Category: Residential Painting
Prioritizing Painting Your Rooms
Prioritizing painting your rooms isn’t something you hear very often, but if you are going to paint your house, it’s something you should think about. Painting your home is one of the least expensive ways to redecorate any room. It is also a job that is time-consuming and interrupts your daily life. You need to […]
Is Painting Dangerous to Pets
Painting your interior walls is a cost-effective way to give your home a new look and feel, but it could also cause major problems for your pet. Paint contains harmful toxins that can affect the health of humans and animals. Your pets can smell paint, especially dogs. Because they are driven by their sense of […]
Cabinet Painting – What to Expect
The easiest and most cost-effective way to update your kitchen or bathroom is to apply a fresh coat of paint to the cabinets. Painting cabinets can be a tedious process; however, if done correctly, the results bring long-lasting satisfaction.If you are painting your kitchen cabinets, you will need to have a makeshift kitchen for a […]
Do I Need A Professional Painter?
Most homeowners these days don’t have much time to do major home projects on their own. There are times when you need to leave the DIY projects alone and hire a professional.Some examples of when it’s best to hire a professional include:Painting around intricate woodwork and decor. This requires extra care and precision.If you’re working […]
Will Painting My Home Increase Its Value?
One of the cheapest ways to add value to a home is to paint it. First impressions of a home come as soon as you park in the driveway or walk up to the front door. If the appearance of the exterior looks dull or faded, or the paint is flaking, potential buyers could easily […]
Can I Use Interior Paint on Exterior Surfaces?
With so many products available, it is easy to get confused when picking the right paint. Most people choose the paint color and finish first, before understanding the chemical components of paint. The advancements in the chemistry of paint allow for more specialty brands and products. Knowing the difference between interior and exterior paints will ensure […]
How Often Should I Paint the Exterior of My House?
Improving a home’s curb appeal does not have to cost a fortune. There are many options that won’t break the bank. Some include installing a new front door or planting flowers; both make a home stand out. Another inexpensive option is applying a fresh coat of paint to the exterior. Enhancing or freshening up the […]
How Important Is Preparation before Painting?
Painting is more than just buying a can of paint and some brushes and slapping it on the walls. A certain amount of preparation is necessary to ensure the surfaces are smooth and the paint adheres well. Otherwise, the results will look shoddy and the paint will peel or crack. There are several steps necessary […]
How Paint Colors Affect Your Mood
There are virtually thousands of choices when it comes to painting the interior of your home. Personal preference, existing color schemes of furniture and art and room function can all play into the color selection. Another very important factor is to make sure the paint color you choose will not adversely affect your mood.It’s a […]
Black is Back
We painted a white banister to be black at a home in Zionsville. Check out before and after pics below. First we sanded the railings and posts extra well to promote adherence of the paint. Then we applied a coat of Extreme Bond Primer from Sherwin-Williams tinted gray to provide even more adherence of the […]