The process of picking out a new color for a room in your home can seem exciting at first, but once you get in front of the paint counter it can become challenging fairly quickly. Most people show up with a specific color in mind that they will use to brighten up their kitchen or […]
Although the terms are often used interchangeably, drying and curing paint are not the same. It only takes hours for both latex and oil-based paints to dry, but it can take days or even weeks for paint to completely cure.
Most of today’s homeowners don’t need to worry about paint that contains lead. In 1978, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission banned residential paint with more than .06% lead, an amount considered safe for children, adults, and pets. Even with the ban on residential lead paint, homeowners still need to take safety precautions when removing […]
Homeowners rely on contractors for the majority of painting jobs these days. From clean up to surface preparation, the knowledge and skills of an expert more than make up for the slightly higher cost over doing it yourself. Plus, you will have time to do other things when you go with a contractor. However, it […]
Since they allow you to get a job done with fewer coats of paint, it is worth the extra cost to go with the best quality paints. High quality paints are less likely to show brush marks and other flaws, provide a better finished look, and go on more smoothly. They also hold up to […]
Your home isn’t just a place you spend a lot of time. It’s an extension of who you are, and how you live. Although you spend the majority of your time inside your home, you want the exterior of your home to also be something you can cherish and be proud of. Painting your home’s […]
That’s right. Painters hate holidays. Why? It’s not because they are workaholics and can’t stand to take time off. The term “holiday” refers to where the paint failed to touch the wall or stucco. Essentially this term refers to a place where the paint just didn’t stick. What’s worse, is that often these holidays are […]
Repainting the interior of your home can be an exciting project. Changing the color of a room can make a huge difference in the ambiance and mood of the space. However, what many people dread about interior painting, is the smell. While some people like the smell of fresh paint, others don’t. For some with […]
If you are a Florida transplant or one of our winter residents, you have been trained to think in terms of “seasons” for exterior household maintenance. Since we don’t get snow – the last time was in 1953– and below-freezing weather is rarely an issue, the winter is typically thought to be the best time […]
When I think about all the businesses I know, the businesses I drive by, the businesses I network with, I often contemplate the meaning of it all: what are we all striving for? Making the world a beautiful place! Skin care companies: for beauty in people. Landscaping companies: for beauty around us. Automotive companies: for […]