If you’re planning to take on a DIY painting project, it pays to know what the pros do! Here are some of our DIY painting tips: Make sure you prep the surface The most flawless paint job in the world won’t hide cracks, chips or irregularities in your wall. Start by scraping, sanding, patching and… Read more »
Posts By: Richard Stewart Painting
Keeping up With Today’s Home Residential Color Trends
When guests or potential buyers first approach your home, your paint job is one of the first things they notice. Professional residential painting services can actually add value to your home on the marketplace! One of the best ways to make your home look well-cared-for and up-to-date is to keep up with today’s home residential… Read more »
Residential Painting Services Add Value to Your Home
When people first approach your home, whether they’re guests or potential buyers, one of the first things they notice is the paint. Cracked, peeling or chipping paint can make a home that’s otherwise in great condition look worn-down and decrepit, whereas a fresh paint job makes the home look fresh and well cared-for. The same… Read more »
Tips for Choosing an Interior Paint Color Scheme
Choosing the interior paint color scheme for your home can be a challenging task. The colors you choose will determine which furniture pieces you should buy as well as affect the overall mood and feeling of your space. Here are some tips: Start by choosing a color for the largest and most central room For… Read more »
How to Remove Popcorn Ceiling Like A Pro
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 »
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 »