A fresh coat of paint is on your walls and you’ve just started putting your room back together. But before you start to relax after a long few days of painting, you should first think about your painting tools. Namely, in order to extend the life of your tools, you need to be cleaning and… Read more »
Posts Categorized: Painting Tips
A Step-by-Step Guide to Prepping a Room for Paint
Painting a room is a drawn-out process. It takes time and commitment as you not only have to paint the room but prepare it for painting as well. Prepping a room for paint may seem tedious, but it’ll save you a lot of headaches and mishaps further down the line. If you’re not sure where… Read more »
The Ultimate Guide to Choosing the Right Paint
After going through dozens of samples and visiting the paint store who knows how many times, you’ve finally decided on a paint color. You head back to the store for what you hope will be the last time, hand them the sample, only to be asked one more question: what kind of paint? It’s a… 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 »
Apps That Help You Choose the Right Paint Color
Choosing the right paint color for your home can be a difficult undertaking. Not only will your color choice help you decide which furniture pieces to buy, it will also determine the mood and feeling of your home. Lucky for you, there are handy tools just a click of a mouse or a tap of… 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 »
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 »
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 »