There are few rooms more fun to paint and decorate than children’s room, and this comes down to one simple reason: kids are fearless when it comes to color. There are many incredible ways you can design your child’s room. Here are some tips to get you started: Let Your Child’s Personality Shine Through Whether… Read more »
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How to Prep Your Walls Before Painting
An important part of painting is the preparation. Prepping the walls before painting will help your paint go on smoothly and sufficiently. You can’t just dip the brush in the paint and hope for the best . Painting is a process, but if you do that process right, your final results will turn out much… Read more »
3 Reasons Why You Should Paint Your Ceiling
Painting your ceiling can do wonders to your home. Although most homes boast simple, white ceilings, a painted ceiling can be a bold and unique way to renovate. Here’s how: Accentuate your current architecture For homes with ceiling joists or slanted ceilings, a little bit of color can further accentuate the beauty of those architectural… Read more »
How to Correctly Use Paint Samples
Whether you have just moved in or you’ve been there for twenty years, repainting a home can greatly transform your space. However, it can also feel like a huge commitment. Sure, it can – and eventually will – be colored over in the future, but that doesn’t mean that you want to put a color… Read more »
Tips for Painting an Accent Wall
Accent walls are an easy, stylish way to make the interior of your home stand out. By adding a pop of color to an otherwise dull room, you can dress up your living space in no time. Nevertheless, you can’t just paint any wall any color you want. Before you get started, check out these… Read more »
8 Essential Painting Tools
Only a bad workman blames his tools, as the saying goes, but sometimes the tools really are to blame. While they won’t turn a terrible painter into a brilliant one, having the right tools on hand will improve the quality and accessibility of the job at hand. So, if you’re planning on repainting your home… Read more »
Why Surface Preparation is Important Before Painting
About to paint your home? Before you grab those brushes and rollers, take some time out for surface prep. Full surface preparation includes cleaning, repairing, sanding, patching, masking and priming. The process may be time-consuming, but it’s an essential step. An estimated 80 percent of paint failures are due to improperly preparing the surface. Here’s… Read more »
Make Your Small Room Feel Bigger with These Paint Colors
If you’ve got a small room in your house, there’s no reason for it to feel cramped or claustrophobic. With the right paint color, you can make your small room feel bigger. Here are our tips: Navy blue Deep, rich colors create the perception of depth in a small space by accentuating shadows cast by… Read more »
Seven Essential Painting Tools
If you’re considering a DIY paint job for your home or business, you’ll need the right tools. These are the essential painting tools to pick up on your next trip to the hardware store: Tape No need to get fancy here. Some standard ScotchBlue painter’s tape will do the trick. For detail work, try FrogTape,… Read more »
At Home DIY Painting Tips
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 »