There’s no better way of transforming the look and feel of a kitchen as a whole than by updating its cabinets. Swapping the matter entirely for new cabinets is an option, but can nonetheless attach a hefty price. A cost-effective alternative is to stick with the cabinets you already have, and to treat them to […]
Andres Matheu
How to Paint Over Dark Colors the Right Way
If you’ve ever made the mistake of rushing this kind of paint job, you’ll know how quickly things can go wrong. Darker colors have the potential to look fantastic, when used strategically in almost any interior space. From blues to greens to greys to purples, darker tones bring drama, romance and atmosphere into the home. […]
How to Store Paint for Future Use
Buying exactly the right amount of paint you need for any home improvement project is practically impossible. It’s also inadvisable, given the inevitability of subsequent dings and chips. Whether painting your home’s interior or exterior, it’s always wise to keep a little surplus paint to one side. This way, you won’t be stuck if the […]
Spraying vs. Brushing: Which is Better?
Over the years, the painting profession has been transformed by all manner of weird and wonderful innovations. One of the most wonderful of all being the paint sprayer, which has since been adopted by the vast majority of professional contractors. Rudimentary in its initial form, the paint sprayer has evolved into an incredibly effective and […]
How to Remove Lead Paint Safely
A brief disclaimer to begin with – we generally recommend against the DIY approach to removing lead paint. This applies to interior and exterior painted surfaces alike, due to the risks associated with lead inhalation. Unless you are 100% confident in your capabilities to get the job done safely, we strongly recommend calling in the […]
What is the Best Weather for Painting Outdoors?
It’s that time of year again when attention instinctively turns to long-overdue exterior painting projects. Whether planning on giving your entire home a fresh lick of paint or simply sprucing up your shed, there’s no better time than right now to get to it. That said, the spring months have a tendency to bring the […]
What’s the Best Way to Remove Paint from Metal?
Many (if not most) exterior painting projects begin with removing existing coats of paints. A process that can be anything from a walk in the park to an all-out nightmare, depending on the materials you’re working with. Painted metal, for example, has the potential to be fairly tricky to strip. It’s a job that can […]
Is it Necessary to Sand Between Coats of Paint?
All painters – professional or otherwise – have their own preferred approach. But there are nonetheless several standards that form the basis of a quality paint job. The golden rules of effective painting, if you like. One of which is to create a slightly rough surface for the paint to adhere to, usually with fine-grit […]
The Full Lowdown on Primer: Necessary or Not?
Attempting to paint certain surfaces without first applying a coat of primer is a recipe for disaster. Something that applies to exterior and interior painting projects alike, for which primer is almost always essential. Also referred to as primer paint, primer serves a whole bunch of invaluable purposes. Its main job is to ensure optimum […]
Why Do My Hardwood Floors Always Look Dull?
Painted wooden flooring can look absolutely fantastic. One of the biggest benefits of a hardwood floor is the way in which it paves the way for experimentation with all kinds of colors. But at the same time, some would argue that there’s nothing quite like the allure and appeal of the look of natural wood. […]
