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 […]
Category: Painting Basics
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 […]
Home Painting Hacks That Could Change Your Life
Here at Homm CPS, our customers are always hungry for a few pro tips. The kinds of guidelines that can take amateur-hour a step further to the real deal. And as we’re all about advising and assisting those who prefer the DIY approach to home painting, we’re happy to share our (often random) insights! Though […]
Chalkboard Paint – One Product, Endless Uses
One of the biggest problems with paint, pretty much any paint whatsoever, is the way in which as soon as it has been applied around the home, it looks exactly the same throughout its entire lifespan. Shy of perhaps a little fading or cracking over the years, you may find yourself uninspired when looking at […]
Pressure Washing Your Home Before a Paint Job
If you own or have access to a pressure washer, chances are you won’t think of anything else when it comes to cleaning your home’s exterior. If you need to prep your exteriors ahead of a paint job, getting busy with a pressure washer can be uniquely effective…not to mention rather satisfying at the same […]
