Fresh finish for aluminum siding
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Changing the color of aluminum sidings requires thorough cleansing and drying before the application of a light-colored paint. A cleaning solution applied on sidings and walls will remove old paint and other dirts. One smooth application of an exterior latex paint renders a new look to the siding.
Publication Name: Southern Living
Subject: Home and garden
ISSN: 0038-4305
Year: 1992
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The subtle colors of old Key West
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A combined stained and painted wood finish retained the fine colors of a 19th-century Key West, FL, house. The owner painted the trims and moldings bright white and the shutters black green, while the door's paint was removed. He applied polyurethane on all stained and painted wood for protection.
Publication Name: Southern Living
Subject: Home and garden
ISSN: 0038-4305
Year: 1992
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A verdigris effect
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Verdigris is a natural weathering effect observed on copper and brass that cause greenish blue streaks with white powdery deposits to appear on surfaces. A step-by-step technique to create the verdigris effect on different surfaces is described.
Publication Name: Southern Living
Subject: Home and garden
ISSN: 0038-4305
Year: 1999
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