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 »
Posts Categorized: Painting Advice
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 »
Three Signs It’s Time to Paint Your House
Does your home need a new paint job? It’s a chore many of us put off, but less-than-fresh paint can make your otherwise beautiful home look run-down. If you’re not sure whether it’s time to hire a house painter, take a look at these signs: Your paint looks damaged Cracking, chipping, flaking and peeling are… 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 »
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 »
Small Tips on Big Paint Jobs
If you’re planning to paint the outside of your home this spring or summer season, listen up! We have compiled a list of small tips that will come in useful for big paint jobs. Check the Weather Forecast In California, it’s typically warm enough to paint so you rarely will run into temperature issues. However,… Read more »
Neutral Colors for Your Home
Neutrals are in, and chances are, they always will be. Painting your home in neutral colors might sound simple, but it is a bit more complicated than simply choosing a white or off-white color. Plus, if you go with one neutral color throughout the home, it could give it a bit of an impersonal feel…. Read more »