Use spackling compound to repair the small kind of holes in a wall made by nails and screws that have been removed. After using the spackle, repaint the wall. Spackling paste is not suitable for holes larger than a nail.
Spackling paste can be found in hardware stores, usually near the painting supplies. Before painting a wall, make a note of all the holes and divots in its surface. Fill the holes with spackling paste, then wait for the paste to dry. Sand down any spots that stick out of the wall. Prime and paint the wall. Use a putty knife to apply the compound.Learn More
To fix paint steaks, wait for the paint to dry completely, purchase new paint that matches the original shade, and prepare the area for painting. Apply primer over the streaks, and then paint the area with a fresh coat.Full Answer >
Emulsion, or water-based latex, paint is usually used to paint interior walls and ceilings. Some types of emulsion paint can also be used to paint woodwork.Full Answer >
Polyurethane is made by combining an organic compound containing two isocyanate groups, known as a di-isocyanate, with a polyol blend. Polyol is an alcohol with multiple hydroxyl groups. The specialist class of polyol most often used to formulate polyurethane is the hydroxyl-terminated polybutadienes, according to Bayer Material Science.Full Answer >
Small hairline cracks in a tile can be concealed with matching latex paint, applied with a cotton swab. Reglazing the tile can also conceal hairline fractures and will give a smooth finish, sealing the tiny cracks.Full Answer >