Texture and color go hand in hand as professional house painters will tell you. Today, textured walls and ceilings are in fashion, but it was not long ago that smooth was the standard. A variety of textured finishes has eliminated the need for craftsmen to create a perfectly smooth surface for a ceiling or wall. What once took years of apprenticeship to learn can now be done faster and easier thanks to advances in materials and new technology when it comes to interior painting services. Continue Reading →
30 Mar 2014
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The Truth About Drywall Textures
30 Mar 2014
The Ins and Outs of Caulking
Caulk is a pliable sealant that prevents air leaking out from the home. Properly used, caulk can keep down energy bills and seal up areas vulnerable to moisture where mold and mildew can form and keep bugs and insects out of your home. Caulk is often used by professional house painters to seal up cracks and spaces between two different materials in the home. Continue Reading →
24 Mar 2014
Protect Your Family From Lead Based Paint
Lead safe certified is the only way to go. Make sure your paint contractor is certified lead safe. Lead paint can be damaging to the human body particularly young children. Research has shown that long term exposure can cause neurological damage. Exposure in growing children can cause developmental issues and permanent damage to the nervous system. Continue Reading →
17 Mar 2014
The Hiding Power of Quality Paint
One of the most common problems that can occur during a painting project is when the paint fails to fully conceal the layer that is underneath, that is called poor hiding. While professional house painters are adept at avoiding this problem, those that have not painted very often may find themselves painting yet another coat when it is not really necessary. Continue Reading →
06 Mar 2014
Six Ways to Deal with Leftover Paint
Unlike leftover food where you can simply store it in the refrigerator to enjoy another day, leftover paint is another matter entirely. Usually, the paint you have leftover from a particular job is not enough to do another project of any real size, yet to safely dispose of it may be a time-consuming process. Dumping the leftover paint in the landfill is certainly not a pleasing option, but is one that too many people are doing which negatively affects our environment. Continue Reading →
31 Jan 2014
Choose The Right Paint Sheen
When it comes to painting the walls of your home, you always think about picking the perfect color. You have another big decision to make as well, though. You will need to choose the paint sheen to use as well.
There are five main sheens or finishes when it comes to interior paint. Each has its own properties of durability, coverage and appearance. You need to make sure to choose what you will need. Continue Reading →
