The hotly debated subject of painting over wallpaper (or not, as the case may be) is one we’ve touched upon on numerous occasions. Nevertheless, it still represents one of the most commonly asked questions among customers we encounter on a daily basis. It’s no secret that stripping wallpaper is the kind of job pretty much […]
Category: Painting Basics
Making Your Next Paint Job a Little Greener
It’s no secret that more homeowners in the United States than ever before are taking an active interest in everyday environmental issues. We recycle, we avoid waste and we generally consider our actions far more carefully than previous generations. So it’s hardly surprising that here at Homm CPS, we’re often approached with questions regarding environmentally […]
Interior Design and Décor Resolutions for 2018
Another year, another long list of resolutions that are typically broken by January 18th. Let’s be honest – good intentions aren’t quite the same as actually following through with them! The thing is though, get it right with your resolutions this year and they can actually be pretty enjoyable to keep. Not all of them, […]
How to Clean a Textured Ceiling
It’s probably safe to say that cleaning the ceiling isn’t exactly an enjoyable job at the best of times. Getting it done successfully is difficult enough – getting it done without making one hell of a mess is something else entirely. But if you find yourself dealing with a textured ceiling, things have a tendency […]
How to Spray Paint Vinyl Surfaces Around the Home
There was a time when spray painting vinyl tended to be a rather difficult and unpleasant job. Which for the most part came down to the fact that the available spray paints themselves weren’t exactly what you’d call advanced. Which in turn meant that droplets, beads and blobs were largely inevitable. As such, achieving genuinely […]
How Often Should Interior Walls Be Painted?
It’s one of the most common-asked questions professional painters hear every day. How often should I paint my walls? How long does a coat of paint last? The answer…well, how long is a piece of string? The truth is, it’s an impossible question to answer as it comes down to a whole bunch of things. […]
How to Clean Matte Painted Surfaces
Matte paint can and often does look uniquely elegant. Get it right with your chosen interior colors and matte paint can leave the rooms of your home looking quite superb. When it comes to the kind of soft, gentle and relaxing hues your home’s interiors deserve, matte paint is in a league of its own. […]
Paint Quantity Calculations: Six Steps to Success
One of the trickiest tricks to nail when it comes to painting your home is that of working out how much paint you need. On one hand, you don’t want to run out at the worst possible time…only to then find there’s a shortage at your chosen stockist. Likewise, there’s also no sense in buying […]
Staying Safe and Sound When Painting Outdoors
Yes, we know…health and safety is a subject that’s about as exciting as watching paint dry (pun intended). Particularly given the way in which we’re slowly but surely heading into the kind of ‘nanny state’ era where we can barely blink without being told we’re are doing something dangerous. So really, it’s hardly surprising that […]
Interior Home Painting – Making Color Choice That Little Bit Easier
Making the decision to decorate the home is technically easy. In fact, it’s probably the easiest stage in the process…if not the only easy stage. It’s one thing to make the decision to revamp your interiors, but it’s something else entirely to know where to start. Or if you do know where to start, what […]
