Category: Painting Basics

Incredibly, it won’t be long until the worst of the winter weather gives way to the most inspiring season of the year. Decorating during winter is never a bad idea, but the spring never fails to inspire DIYers to get busy with their paint brushes. From Chevy Chase MD to Washington DC and everywhere else […]

Most professional painters aren’t in the habit of sharing their trade secrets with the general public. After all, to do so could to some extent dilute their appeal and value to potential customers. At Homm CPS, we take a different approach to things. Unlike most, we’re always happy to share as many tips, tricks and […]

Hiring the pros to tackle an interior painting job can be surprisingly satisfying. The knowledge that you’re in for a flawless finish, coupled with the joy of not having to touch a drop of paint personally. In addition, hiring the pros also means opening the door to far faster completion of the project. In fact, […]

When the time comes to spruce up an interior space with a fresh coat of paint, there are basically two ways to go: Reach for the brush yourself, or hire help. These days, the vast majority of homeowners don’t think twice about trying their hand with the DIY option. With a little forethought and a […]

As promised, what follows is the concluding segment of our two-part post covering every common cause behind prematurely peeling paint. Arm yourself with the knowledge to get the job done properly and you’ll be looking at pro-grade results that last! Just be sure to avoid the following mistakes where possible: Different Coatings On The Same […]

Here at Homm CPS, we’re regularly contacted by new and existing customers regarding any number of common painting problems. And as we take pride in helping our customers achieve fabulous things with their interior spaces, we’re always happy to help! Unsurprisingly, some of the questions and queries we receive are more common than others. Right […]

Around various areas of the home, high-gloss paint serves two important purposes. Along with looking great, it can also be uniquely durable and resistant to the rigors of everyday life. Hence, high-gloss paint comes highly recommended for high-traffic areas, along with anywhere kids and pets may be present. Still, it’s only a matter of time […]

With fall in full effect, plucky DIY types across the country have big plans for their interiors. In some instances, plans that involve painting every single room of the home. If you’re the time to get a kick out of these kinds of projects, planning a complete home makeover can be exciting. But assuming you’ve […]

For the average DIY-type, approaching any kind of interior painting job can be a daunting prospect. Nevertheless, throw a little textured paint into the mix and you’re looking at an entirely different challenge. Whichever way you look at it, successfully painting over textured paint can be tricky to say the least. These days, textured paint […]