Category: Painting Basics

Five Important Reasons to Repair Wood Rot Before Painting

Five Important Reasons to Repair Wood Rot Before Painting Five Important Reasons to Repair Wood Rot Before Painting

When painting the interiors of a commercial or residential property, you will always (and we mean always) encounter imperfections along the way. One of the most common examples of which is wood rot, which can pop up just about anywhere and for any number of reasons. Of course, logic will tell you that upon encountering […]

Spraying vs. Brushing: Mythbusting

Spraying vs. Brushing: Mythbusting How To Clean Your Brushes

Everybody has their own preferred approach to interior painting. For some, there’s nothing better (and indeed more satisfying) than getting the job done with traditional brushes. By contrast, others will tell you that unless it’s a roller, they won’t go near it. All with their own unique motivations – some being more logical than others. […]

How to Remove Paint from Windows

How to Remove Paint from Windows How to Remove Paint from Windows

When going about an interior painting project, there’s plenty you can do to keep paint off your windows. Simply by taking your time and using quality painters’ tape, there’s a good chance your windows will come out the other side relatively unscathed. That said, it’s practically impossible to avoid at least some flecks of paint […]

What is a Virtual Estimate (and is it Reliable?)

What is a Virtual Estimate (and is it Reliable?) What is a Virtual Estimate (and is it Reliable?)

Right now, organizing interior painting jobs carried out by the pros isn’t as easy as it used to be. Rules and restrictions are changing all the time, making it difficult to know what to expect next. It’s perfectly possible to carry out high-quality interior painting projects in the era of all-things COVID, but common sense […]

What’s the Best Color to Paint My Bathroom?

What’s the Best Color to Paint My Bathroom? What’s the Best Color to Paint My Bathroom?

In the world of interior painting, there’s really no such thing as ‘best’. As you can imagine, we’ve come across all manner of weird and wonderful interpretations of what represents an inspiring interior paint job over the years. What some consider to be a gorgeous interior color combination others would physically shudder at the sight […]

How to Properly Store Paint for Reuse

How to Properly Store Paint for Reuse How To Store Paint Like A Pro

As with most things, buying paint in bulk almost always means gaining access to lower prices. If planning an interior painting project of any kind, it simply makes sense to ensure you’ve covered all bases. This means not only making sure you’ve enough paint to paint your interiors as planned, but also that you have […]

How Long Does an Internal Paint Job Last?

How Long Does an Internal Paint Job Last? Painting Over High-Gloss Paint

An interior painting project represents an invaluable investment in the comfort, appearance and even the value of your home. Depending on the size and nature of the project, it can also amount to a relatively heavy investment. One that’s definitely worth making, but one you’ll want to hold onto for as long as possible. This […]

Five Tips for Painting Kids’ Bedrooms

Five Tips for Painting Kids’ Bedrooms Kids Room Color Ideas

Whether you’ve a new addition to the family on the way or you’re simply sprucing up your interiors, color choice for kids’ bedrooms is a big deal. You’ve probably heard by now that color choice has a huge impact on mood and can even influence behavior – particularly where kids are involved. Not just the […]

Peeling Paint? Six Steps to a Flawless Finish

Peeling Paint? Six Steps to a Flawless Finish How to Spot a Painting Firm You Might Want to Avoid

There’s little more disappointing than watching a previously pristine paint job flake and peel before your eyes. Whether you painted your interiors yourself or hired help, you’re still watching the home you love literally fall apart. Not to any dramatic extent, but still…annoying to say the least. Cracking and peeling paint is one of the […]

Paint Your Ceilings Like A Pro: Four Expert Insights

Paint Your Ceilings Like A Pro: Four Expert Insights Paint Your Ceilings Like A Pro: Four Expert Insights

The benefits of hiring the experts to paint your interior spaces are extensive and relatively obvious. Along with getting the job done as quickly and painlessly as possible, professional interior painting can also save you money. It may sound contradictory, but hiring help really can prove more cost-effective than going about the job yourself. Still, […]

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