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 >
Painting Tips
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 >
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 >
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 >
Tips for Moving Furniture for DIY Painting Projects
One of the first things that you need to consider when starting a Do-It-Yourself painting project is how to get the furniture out of the way. You have the option of moving the furniture out of the room or moving all the furniture towards the center of the room thus making a clear path whenRead More >
Painting Tips: Importance of Masking
The difference between a sloppy painting job and achieving a clean, professional result can be determined by the care and amount of time you put in masking surfaces and fixtures. It becomes more critical if you will be doing spray painting. It is the same whether you are doing interior or exterior painting projects. ThereRead More >
DIY Painting: Sanding Tips and Tricks
The prep job is critical for any painting project and sanding is an essential preparatory step especially if you are painting a pre-painted surface. The objective is to remove surface defects, achieving that nearly perfect smooth surface finish to help the paint adhere more to the surface. Remember that the ultimate quality of the resultRead More >
Interior Sanding Techniques
To get the best results for interior surfaces, you may need to combine sanding and filling to achieve a perfectly smooth finish prior to painting. Here are some sanding tips from the pro: Start with a disc or random orbital sander for sanding large flat areas then finish with hand sander. This will make yourRead More >
Tips for Handling Peeling and Flaking Interior Paint
The problem of peeling and flaking paint can be traced (1) poor paint job preparation, (2) use of wrong paint, or (3) there is a source of moisture somewhere outside or inside the house. Let’s briefly tackle how to handle each of these causes. How to Handle if Poor Paint-Prep Was Done Poor paint preparationRead More >
There’s More to Your Paint to Consider Than Just Color
The sheen of paint is just as important with choosing color. Sheen refers to how glossy or flat your paint looks, depending on how much light it can reflect. This can actually affect the performance of your paint both for internal and external applications. Flat paint Flat, also called matte paints, have more pigmentation thanRead More >