The sight can be distracting, blistering paint and bubbles in a newly completed paint job can be very disheartening. Take heart, this can be repaired and avoided by understanding what causes them. The problem can happen with any type of paint, both in interior or exterior painting, but typically happens to latex or acrylic paints.Read More >
Paint Warranty: How Does it Work?
Before closing the deal, you should check the written warranty certificate from a painting contractor thoroughly. Contractors may give you different kinds of warranty which limits their responsibility post-paint job. Some things to consider in a contractor’s warranty are; the limit of the warranty, for how long will it be valid and would it onlyRead More >
Spice Up your Kids’ Bedrooms!
Lively and energetic kids would most likely enjoy their rooms having warm and vibrant colors. Spice up their rooms and let them have that comfort to play, read and sleep in them. What should I choose for them? Have your child help you out in choosing colors for his or her room if possible. YouRead More >
Lasting Exteriors That Last Themselves
There is more than there is to choosing paints than just the colors alone. You should also take into consideration how they would last over the next few years. Although proper preparation and new and improved paint formulas may help make your paint job last longer, it is still inevitable that fading and oxidation wouldRead More >
Keep Disasters Away from your Family – Lead Paint Safety
A few decades ago the use of lead paints has been widespread. If your house was painted at around these times then there is likelihood that the paint or primer used in coloring your house has lead. Having the paint checked for the presence of lead would be essential in keeping disasters away from yourRead More >
Prepare Your Room and Have It Look Like Done Professionally
Preparation before painting is very important that it is considered the most in order for your paint job to look professional and can actually take up to 75% of project time. 6 Preparation Steps Every Room Needs before Painting Clear up Space Having the room as empty as possible greatly reduces the risk of accidentsRead More >
What Kind of Paint Do I Have?
Identifying what kind of paint is present of your walls and trim You have decided to change how your home looks, but you realize that you are facing one problem. Having a new paint job for your home seems to be a good idea, but the kind of paint that you must be buying andRead More >
Interior Paint Preparation Tips – Repair and Prime
There are times that before painting, repairs and primes must first be done on your room. Here are some tips for professionals that you can follow. Examine Walls and Ceilings. Identifying problems like stains, holes, cracks, and peeling paint is important before applying new paint into walls and ceilings. Some Stains Are a Warning. TheRead More >
Removing Mold from Surfaces
Simply put, mold and mildew are fungi that thrive on moist environment. Aside from being a health hazard, mold destroys the surface it attaches to – paint, even metal and wood surfaces. If mold starts growing on your walls or other painted surfaces, it means that you have source of moisture seeping into your homeRead More >
Painting – Scraping Paint
When you are repainting a surface especially if it was damaged by blisters or bubbles, you will need to do scraping – the process of removing or peeling paint with the goal of achieving a flat surface after sanding. If you are painting the inside of the house, you need to do the scraping rightRead More >