Popcorn ceilings, once ubiquitous, have been out of style for quite some time now. If your older home has one and you’d like to get rid of it, here are some tips for removing your popcorn ceiling. Get ready to get messy Removing a popcorn ceiling makes for lots of dust and debris. Prep your… Read more »
Posts By: Richard Stewart Painting
Using Paint Colors to Change the Feeling of Room
Have you ever walked into a room and instantly felt relaxed, energized or otherwise different? You may not believe it at first, but chances are it had something to do with the color of the room’s paint! Choose your paint colors wisely to inspire moods, create the illusion of a larger space or help your… Read more »
Why Paint Cracks, Bubbles and Peels
We all know how frustrating it is when you notice that the paint in your home is cracking, bubbling or peeling. Why does it happen, and what can you do about it? Why is my paint bubbling? Bubbling is caused by a lack of adhesion between the paint and its surface, usually triggered by moisture… Read more »
How a Home’s Color and Material Affects the Temperature Inside
Choosing which color to paint your home is more than a simple matter of taste and style. The colors and materials of your home also affect the temperature inside. The wrong choice can make your home uncomfortable, not to mention drive up your energy bills. The right choice can reduce your need for AC during… Read more »
How Can You Store Leftover Paint?
If you’ve just painted a room or your entire home, chances are you’ve got some leftover paint on your hands. Paint can be difficult to store correctly, but you’ll want to make sure you’ve got the leftovers close by in case you need to touch up your walls. Not sure how to store your leftover… Read more »
How to Prepare for Professional Painters
So, you’ve hired professional painters to freshen up your home or business. Congratulations! You’ve made an excellent choice. Now, it’s time to learn how to prepare your home or business for professional painters. Choose early and choose wisely It’s a good idea to choose things like paint colors and finishes, as well as exactly which… Read more »
Paint Colors that Can Increase Your Home Value
If you are thinking about selling your home, you are probably also wondering how you might be able to boost the overall value of it. A 2017 study, conducted by Zillow, looked at over 32,000 photos of sold homes and discovered that paint color plays a role in overall home value. If you are choosing… Read more »
Using Multiple Paint Colors in One Room
If you are looking to update your home and want to modernize it a bit in the process, consider using multiple paint colors in one room. Richard Stewart Painting has some suggestions on how to use multiple paint colors in one room in order to create a trendy, unique room. Choosing the Right Room Any… Read more »
Consider Repainting Your Office Building
If you own a business, you should be repainting your office building often in order to maintain the exterior appearance. The exterior of your building is the first impression of your business that customers will get; make sure it is painted in a professional manner. Prevent Fading Paint If the paint shade on one side… Read more »
Cleaning Up After an Interior Paint Job
When you’re painting an interior room, prepping for the paint job is only half the battle. It is important to clean up properly after painting the interior of your home in order to protect your floors and other belongings. Once the paint has dried, it is important to clean it up. Tools You’ll Need If… Read more »