Quick tips for keeping your credit card information secure. There are plenty of things you can do to lower your risk of credit card fraud. Shred your documents and/or opt for paperless billing. Thieves may go through your trash and piece together your identity with personal information.
You should use a primer whenever you paint over an unpainted surface, whether that surface is wood, metal, concrete or fiberboard. Primer is formulated with a strong binder that fills pores and improves paint adhesion.
Painting: Use a first coat of quality latex primer. When the primer is dry, apply top-quality latex paint that's formulated for use on masonry. Use a long-nap roller to cover most of the surface, and a brush to get into grout lines and crevices.