Paint / Discussions

How to sell an item? I have 2 cans of unused deck paint...

...paint to sell  We don't buy or sell used building materials, but check this page for tips on how and where you can find local used building materials online and sell your leftover stock.  Where to buy and sell used building materials  When talking of exterior wood finishes, we also have tips for renovating a deck easil...

Posted by Ashleigh Franklin Dec. 2, 2020 Recycled and Reclaimed Materials 2 responses

The thickness of vapor retarding latex paint - Is measurement wet or dry?

...paint has a wet thickness that matches the article but a much smaller dry thickness.   When we used a vapor retarder primer (vapor barrier paint) in our Edelweiss LEED Platinum Demo House instead of a 6 mil poly vapor barrier, it was for the walls not the floor. As for thickness, that is what we would call a bit of a c...

Posted by Kim Boas July 24, 2020 Basements improvements 3 responses

Does paint work instead of a poly vapour barrier?

...paintwas used . Were getting pros and cons for either way . Looking for guidence when coming to explain referrng to resale.  Thx for any help that could  ease our minds about the situation Thx Bill Fletcher  Wms Lake If a home doesn’t have a poly vapour barrier, several coats of paint, and specifically oil paint can ma...

Posted by Bill Fletcher May 6, 2020 Air and vapour barriers 1 response

Where can I find Natural Interior Paint?

...paint supply stores, but interior natural paint takes a bit more effort. You can order the components online in a power form that you then mix, here is a page to help you do that -  DIY Natural Earth Pigment Paint, Making it at Home is Easy I hope that helps, there are also paint recipes for Milk Paint on this page her...

Posted by Ramana Murty April 2, 2020 Paints, finishes and natural coatings 1 response

How do you install rigid insulation to the outside of a brick house"

...paint / vapour retarder primer as we did on a demo house a few years ago.  About insulation now – you could insulate the outside of the bricks, but rather than applying something that will hold moisture, you’re best to install something like Rockwool mineral wool insulation that will let moisture move right through it,...

Posted by Gordon CASWELL Dec. 13, 2019 Wall assemblies - renovation 1 response

Where can I purchase non-toxic interior wall panels near Laval, Quebec?

...paint, and if you want a pre-finished formaldehyde-free wall panel you could try Columbia here. What was the brand name of the plastic composite panels you mentioned? 

Posted by Louise Goulet Nov. 30, 2019 Basements improvements 1 response