Archie Guerrero

Commercial & Residential Painting Specialist

Archie Guerrero is a Commercial and Residential Painting Specialist and the Operations Manager for DGP Painting in Austin, Texas. With a decade of experience, Archie specializes in interior and exterior painting and staining, cabinet refinishing, and wallpaper and popcorn removal. DGP Painting offers clients environmentally friendly paint materials and top-of-the-line paint products. DGP Painting has an A+ rating with the BBB and has been in Austin’s “Best of the Best.”

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How do I calculate how much paint I need for a wall?

There's a great amount of variables that will influence how much paint you're going to use, the number one being paint quality. For example, with better paint, you’ll need less coats. The second thing is the color. If you’re going from a dark brown to a white, you’ll need more paint than if were going from a tan to a little darker tan.

What's the best type of paint for walls?

It all depends on a lot of factors. Higher-end paints are usually made of different minerals, including titanium, while cheaper paints are mostly made out of clay. For exterior paints, you could also look for the time rating. Some offer lifetime coating, while others offer 25-year coating, or 10-year coats. The higher the year, the better the paint.

How much do you have to sand gloss paint before repainting?

All you really need is to lightly scuff the old paint so the new coat has more to grab on and to bond.

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20 Types of Graffiti: Iconic Styles & Tags, Explained

Plus, learn how to decode and understand street art where you liveGraffiti artists, known as “writers,” create some of the most fascinating art in the world, but it’s not always clear what they’re writing, why, o...

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Pressure-treated wood resists fungal rot and destructive pests, making it a great option for decks or fences. However, since it's treated with chemicals like arsenic, creosote, and copper, it's important to know when you...

How to Prepare, Prime, and Paint Veneer

Learn how to clean, sand, and finish veneer furniture Veneer is a decorative wood layer that's overlaid on a different surface. Veneer can be primed, painted, stained, and treated just like any other wood surface. Painti...

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Use Linseed Oil on Wood

Boiled linseed oil is a popular substance used to coat and protect a variety of different wooden surfaces, such as hardwood floors or pieces of furniture. Also known as a penetrating oil, this finish helps to prevent fut...

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Calculate Price Per Square Foot for House Painting

Painting a house is a big job. Whether you plan to do it yourself or hire a pro, it’s a good idea to estimate the costs of painting your house before you start. To calculate the price per square foot of painting a hous...

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Paint a Beadboard

If you’ve recently had beadboard accents installed in your home, you may be wondering about the best way to paint them in order to achieve a more customized look. While there are several techniques for painting beadboa...

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Finish Pine for Outdoor Use

If you have pine woodwork or outdoor furniture, applying a finish can protect it from sun or weather damage. Depending on the object and how well you want to preserve it, you can try 3 main types of finishes for pine. Po...

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