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. […]
Why Your Spray Painting is Never Up to Scratch
On the surface, spray painting seems like a fool-proof no-brainer. You simply grab a can, point it at the material you need to paint and hit the button. Pretty easy, right? Or so it seems, as the fine art of spray painting can actually be quite difficult to nail. At least, in the sense of […]
3 Things You Need To Do Before Painting Your Home’s Exterior
Admittedly, right now does not tend to be the time most people are thinking about exterior painting. As touched upon in a few previous posts, the early spring months do (occasionally) bring surprisingly amicable painting conditions. Just as long as the temperature isn’t too low, the season’s low humidity levels can actually be great for […]
