One of the most appealing aspects of moving into a new home is the thought of gradually making the place your own. When inspecting potential properties to purchase, you see the place as a blank canvas that’s prime for a makeover. Understandably, one of the most obvious and immediate jobs to take care of is […]
Category: Painting Basics
Six Quick and Easy Weekend Paint Jobs to Tackle This Summer
No excuses – it’s time to tackle those long-overdue outdoor painting projects! Thankfully, sprucing up your home’s exterior doesn’t have to mean painting your property in its entirety. There are so many small but significant tweaks you can make in just a few hours – certainly no more than a free weekend. If looking to […]
How Often Should I Paint My Home in its Entirety?
There’s nothing like a spot of warm weather to inspire millions of homeowners across the US to tackle a few much-needed home improvements. Exterior painting is a particularly popular project during the summer, when the days are at their longest and the weather is at least partially predictable. The odd touch-up here and there can […]
How to Spruce Up the Entrance to Your Home
If first impressions are everything, your home’s entranceway sends a powerful message. In which case, why not brighten it up and boost your home’s curb appeal in the process? These are the kinds of simple one-day exterior painting projects that can nonetheless make an enormous difference. If you’re not quite ready to give your entire […]
How Hot is Too Hot to Be Painting Outdoors?
There are some definite perks to tackling exterior painting projects in the summer. You get to enjoy the best of the weather, the warm temperatures can help dry the paint faster and the longer days mean you can pack so much more into a single weekend. Certainly preferable to painting outdoors in the winter, where […]
Should You Paint Over Mold?
Coming across evidence of mold or mildew while undertaking an interior painting job is never particularly pleasant. In fact, it’s one of the most unnerving discoveries you’re ever likely to make when inspecting the condition of your walls. Mold can be unsightly at the best of times, but this isn’t the biggest issue you need […]
Will Washing Painted Walls Wreck Them?
It’s one of the most common scenarios faced by homeowners following an interior painting project. Whether it’s a week, a month or a year after you treated your walls to a shiny new coat of paint, you inevitably begin to notice the odd mark here and there. Realistically, expecting your walls to remain pristine on […]
How Lighting Affects Paint Color (and Why You Should Care)
Ever wondered why the color indication on the paint can sometimes isn’t an accurate approximation of how it looks on your walls? It’s a common issue encountered by many tackling DIY interior painting projects. It’s also something that can be attributed to a variety of things. Perhaps the most common (and obvious) of which being […]
Interior Paint for Businesses: More Than Looks Alone?
It’s no secret that when going about an interior paint job at home, color choice matters…a lot. For one thing, you want to create a visual aesthetic that in some way represents or reflects your personality. In addition, everyone knows that interior paint choice can have a direct impact on the mood and ambience of […]
Pro Painting: Why Does Licensing and Insurance Matter?
Choosing from the endless range of interior painting services available in your area can be a daunting prospect. Dozens (if not hundreds) or contractors, all claiming to be the best in the business and guaranteeing ‘unbeatable’ deals. All well and good, but how can you be sure that the interior painting company you work with […]
