One of the most common questions asked by homeowners with planned exterior painting projects concerns the types of paints that can be used outdoors. Specifically, it’s often questioned as to whether most everyday indoor paints can be used for exterior painting. In theory, you would expect paints engineered to be used outdoors to be different […]
Category: Painting Basics
Exterior Paint Vs Property Values – What’s the Story?
Property values have been hovering around all-time highs across much of the country for some time. The events of the past two years have seen more people spending more time at home than ever before, forcing millions to rethink their priorities. Demand for spacious homes with private gardens is soaring, propelling house prices ever upwards […]
How to Make Your Next Pro Paint Job Cheaper
Contrary to popular belief, hiring the pros to paint your home’s exterior could actually save you money. When you think about the tools, equipment, safety gear, paint and other consumables you’ll need to tackle the job yourself, you’re probably looking at a fairly extensive outlay. One that could exceed the costs of hiring help, while […]
How To Pick The Best Trim Paint Color
There’s nothing quite like a fresh coat of paint to completely transformed the look and feel of any interior space. Transformative to say the least, repainting a room an entirely different color calls for careful forethought. If you’ve ever undertaken a bold interior makeover project at home, you’ll know exactly how tricky it can be […]
How to Paint Over Dark Colors the Right Way
If you’ve ever made the mistake of rushing this kind of paint job, you’ll know how quickly things can go wrong. Darker colors have the potential to look fantastic, when used strategically in almost any interior space. From blues to greens to greys to purples, darker tones bring drama, romance and atmosphere into the home. […]
How to Store Paint for Future Use
Buying exactly the right amount of paint you need for any home improvement project is practically impossible. It’s also inadvisable, given the inevitability of subsequent dings and chips. Whether painting your home’s interior or exterior, it’s always wise to keep a little surplus paint to one side. This way, you won’t be stuck if the […]
Spraying vs. Brushing: Which is Better?
Over the years, the painting profession has been transformed by all manner of weird and wonderful innovations. One of the most wonderful of all being the paint sprayer, which has since been adopted by the vast majority of professional contractors. Rudimentary in its initial form, the paint sprayer has evolved into an incredibly effective and […]
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’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 […]
