Posts Categorized: Painting Tips

6 Tips for Painting Sunny Rooms

Choosing Colors for Sun-Filled Rooms

Renovating a room that’s constantly bathed in sunlight? If the room you’re re-doing gets lots of natural light, choosing a paint color can get tricky. You don’t want something too yellow that mimics the sunlight but you don’t want something that’ll get easily washed out. Here are some tips to keep in mind for choosing… Read more »

How Long Does Paint Last?

If you’ve recently finished a paint job, chances are that you have a good amount of left-over paint lying around. Obviously, you would like to keep this paint to use later on, but how long, exactly, will that paint last? The answer depends on what kind of paint you have and how you store it…. Read more »

6 Mistakes to Avoid When Painting a Room

Painting is one of the easiest ways to transform a room. Changing the colors of the walls may seem simple, but it can drastically change how your room looks and feels. As we’re picking up our painting tools, many of us hope to change our rooms for the better. Nevertheless, in many cases, we actually… 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 »