At the risk of jumping straight to the conclusion, the obvious answer to the above question is yes…big time. You don’t have to be an architect or a professional painter to understand and appreciate the appeal of outstanding exterior paint job. Picture any property in your neighborhood and imagine what it would look like in […]
Andres Matheu
Testing Paint Colors Before Painting Your Walls
Have you ever completed an interior paint job, only to step back and find that the color of your walls isn’t anything like you expected? If the answer is yes, don’t be too hard on yourself – you’re certainly not in the minority. Truth is, there are tons of factors that can affect if and […]
Should You Paint Over Mold?
Coming across evidence of mold or mildew while undertaking an interior painting job is never particularly pleasant. In fact, it’s one of the most unnerving discoveries you’re ever likely to make when inspecting the condition of your walls. Mold can be unsightly at the best of times, but this isn’t the biggest issue you need […]
Will Washing Painted Walls Wreck Them?
It’s one of the most common scenarios faced by homeowners following an interior painting project. Whether it’s a week, a month or a year after you treated your walls to a shiny new coat of paint, you inevitably begin to notice the odd mark here and there. Realistically, expecting your walls to remain pristine on […]
How Lighting Affects Paint Color (and Why You Should Care)
Ever wondered why the color indication on the paint can sometimes isn’t an accurate approximation of how it looks on your walls? It’s a common issue encountered by many tackling DIY interior painting projects. It’s also something that can be attributed to a variety of things. Perhaps the most common (and obvious) of which being […]
Interior Paint for Businesses: More Than Looks Alone?
It’s no secret that when going about an interior paint job at home, color choice matters…a lot. For one thing, you want to create a visual aesthetic that in some way represents or reflects your personality. In addition, everyone knows that interior paint choice can have a direct impact on the mood and ambience of […]
Pro Painting: Why Does Licensing and Insurance Matter?
Choosing from the endless range of interior painting services available in your area can be a daunting prospect. Dozens (if not hundreds) or contractors, all claiming to be the best in the business and guaranteeing ‘unbeatable’ deals. All well and good, but how can you be sure that the interior painting company you work with […]
Should I Clean My Walls Before Painting?
At Homm CPS, we’re firm believers in the whole “there’s no such thing as a silly question” mantra. What seems totally obvious to some is a complete mystery to others, so we’re not in the habit of judging! Hence, we totally understand the logic that washing walls before going about an interior painting job would […]
Internal Prep for Painting: What’s the Big Deal?
At Homm CPS, we’re often quizzed on the importance of the prep process when painting interior spaces. More specifically, our residential and commercial customers sometimes ask whether going nuts with preparation is really all that important. Is preparation truly essential, or is it something you can skip over to focus more on the actual interior […]
Three Steps to Hiring a Top-Notch Interior Painter
At Homm CPS, we’re often quizzed on the safe and sensible way to hire the right interior painter. Which is understandable, as the downsides of inviting a dodgy contractor into your home and subsequently paying for an equally dodgy job are obvious. Realistically, we could provide a 100-point checklist on all the things that need […]
