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Crosslink vs Catalyze  Lately I’ve been seeing some confusion surrounding catalysts and crosslinkers, what they do, and whether they are different. I understand where this confusion...
An HVLP sprayer gun can be an incredibly useful tool for painting - turning an hour of work into a matter of minutes. The Maxum Elite and...
How do you use caulk and tape to achieve perfect lines? I started using this technique 20 years ago and have tremendous success with it. But, in...
My Go To Spackle? I keep two types of spackle in my trailer—lightweight and a heavyweight product; My heavy weight is Crawfords vinyl spackling. My lightweight go...
Why wear a respirator? Solvents in paints and prepping solutions may evaporate as organic vapors and can be harmful to your lungs. Particulates painters can be exposed...