The biggest problem with interior painting at home is the fact that it comes across on the surface as a relatively simple job. After all, what could be easier than simply slapping a new coat of paint on the walls with a bunch of brushes? Unfortunately, it’s exactly this kind of underestimation that leads so […]
Category: Painting Basics
The Questions You Should Always Ask Before Hiring a Painter
Thinking of hiring a pro painting team to help get the job done at home? Here’s a quick rundown of just a few essential questions you must ask, before deciding who to hire: 1. Are You Insured? First of all, if the painting company you’re considering doesn’t have General Liability insurance to the value of […]
How to Clean Painted Walls, Safely and Effectively
It’s a common scenario most homeowners will be familiar with. It wasn’t long ago that your interior walls were painted and in the most perfectly pristine condition imaginable. Only now, everyday life has taken its toll. You take a closer look at your wall, only to find they’re far grubbier than you’d like them to […]
Home Painting in the Winter – Not Such a Crazy Idea, After All
We’re well on the way toward the winter months right now, which common sense might tell you isn’t the best time to think about painting your home. After all, anything that involves time and effort outdoors when the weather’s pretty brutal doesn’t come across as an appealing prospect. The thing is though, while it’s true […]
Exterior Paint Maintenance – Keeping Things Pristine Between Paint Jobs
There’s nothing quite like the gleaming sparkle of a freshly-completed exterior home paint job, or the pride and satisfaction that accompany it. The only problem being that with 24/7 exposure to the elements, it often doesn’t hold onto its luster for long. It still looks great, but it doesn’t quite have the special something you’d […]
How to Make Exterior Paint Jobs Last Longer
Whichever way you look at it, painting the exterior of your home is a pretty big job. It’s usually not until you get started with the process that you realize quite how big of an undertaking it really is. The size and complexity of your home will of course make a difference, but in any […]
How to Reduce Home Painting Costs
When it comes to home improvements, striking the ideal balance between affordability and outstanding results can be tricky. You of course want your home to look fantastic, but are the same time you may have a relatively limited budget to work with. Even when it comes to something as simple as home painting, it may […]
How to Prepare Your Home For a Professional Painting Job
If you have made the decision to hire the professionals to paint your home, first of all congratulations! Working with the pros means investing in an outstanding-quality paint job that’s not only guaranteed to impress, but also go the distance and retain its amazing looks. What’s more, it often works out cheaper on the whole […]
10 Unbreakable Rules of House Painting
There’s really nothing quite like a fresh coat of paint to refresh and revive the home. Even when taking into account the biggest remodelling efforts and makeovers, a simple paint job really can transform the home like nothing else. What’s more, it can also be one of the simplest and most affordable ways of breathing […]
Exterior Home Painting Mistakes to Avoid
If you get the job done right, a high quality exterior paint job can both protect and beautify your home for many years. However, get it wrong and you’ll be watching the whole thing deteriorate before your eyes in no time at all. On the surface, it all comes across as a relatively simple job. You […]
