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What sheen for ornate ceilings?
We are blessed with the original wedding-cake ceilings in our parlor level. They’re in amazing condition, but it has come time to paint them. We’re…
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bharpaz
in Painters and Painting & Stripping 12 years and 3 months ago
stripping paint from wood doors/window - lead issues
I need to have layers of paint removed from two wooden doors and a tall window with wooden moldings. A home test indicates there is…
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expedite
in Painters and Painting & Stripping 12 years and 4 months ago
Legalizing Basement
R4 District Queens / Same Friends trying to legalize basement along with their renovation. 1) Should ceiling heights be 7′-0″ ? 2) Can they use bilco…
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backeast
in Painters and Painting & Stripping 12 years and 4 months ago
Painting over Anaglypta - is special care needed?
We are installing anaglypta wallpaper in our home (taking out the original anaglypta which was gouged in many places) as part of a gut reno.…
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backeast
in Painters and Painting & Stripping 12 years and 4 months ago
Painting over Anaglypta - is special care needed?
We are installing anaglypta wallpaper in our home (taking out the original anaglypta which was gouged in many places) as part of a gut reno.…
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expedite
in Painters and Painting & Stripping 12 years and 4 months ago
Legalizing Basement
R4 District Queens / Same Friends trying to legalize basement along with their renovation. 1) Should ceiling heights be 7′-0″ ? 2) Can they use bilco…
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466dad
in Painters and Painting & Stripping 13 years and 2 months ago
Painter / Plasterwork Reco - Jamie Grubb
We just hired Jamie Grubb (jamie.grubb@gmail.com) to repaint / restore one floor of our house and were thrilled with how it turned out. Great craftsmanship,…
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jeanmarine2
in Painters and Painting & Stripping 12 years and 6 months ago
Any suggestions for low or no voc paint for interior?
Any suggestions for a nice quality low voc or no voc interior paint? I’m considering Green Depot’s homemade brand and would love feedback from people…
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jeanmarine2
in Painters and Painting & Stripping 12 years and 6 months ago
Any suggestions for low or no voc paint for interior?
Any suggestions for a nice quality low voc or no voc interior paint? I’m considering Green Depot’s homemade brand and would love feedback from people…
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greenptbrindle
in Painters and Painting & Stripping 12 years and 7 months ago
Do you tip painters?
I am a renter and have am having my apt painted. I’ve never done this before, what it is the procotol around tipping? Do painters…
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greenptbrindle
in Painters and Painting & Stripping 12 years and 7 months ago
Do you tip painters?
I am a renter and have am having my apt painted. I’ve never done this before, what it is the procotol around tipping? Do painters…
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ejalbk
in Painters and Painting & Stripping 12 years and 7 months ago
Painting Fire Escapes in Cold Weather?
We received a notice of violation that our fire escapes require painting and we have a hearing coming up shortly. I have looked into manufacturer’s…
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ejalbk
in Painters and Painting & Stripping 12 years and 7 months ago
Painting Fire Escapes in Cold Weather?
We received a notice of violation that our fire escapes require painting and we have a hearing coming up shortly. I have looked into manufacturer’s…
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Frazier
in Painters and Painting & Stripping 12 years and 8 months ago
I need a great painter
Can anyone please recommend a great painter. My wife and I just bought a new apartment that has not been painted in years. Thanks in…
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Frazier
in Painters and Painting & Stripping 12 years and 8 months ago
I need a great painter
Can anyone please recommend a great painter. My wife and I just bought a new apartment that has not been painted in years. Thanks in…
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slopette
in Painters and Painting & Stripping 12 years and 9 months ago
How do you deal with multiple layers of paint?
I realize this is among the dumber of renovation questions, but — as we all know, many pre-war apartments in Brooklyn suffer from Too Much…
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slopette
in Painters and Painting & Stripping 12 years and 9 months ago
How do you deal with multiple layers of paint?
I realize this is among the dumber of renovation questions, but — as we all know, many pre-war apartments in Brooklyn suffer from Too Much…
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xistent
in Painters and Painting & Stripping 12 years and 11 months ago
Stripping Old Oak Entrance Doors
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/507ee54b526e2-.jpg I posted for advice on refinishing these doors previously.As the old finish was in pretty good shape, it seemed like I could rough up…
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