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4 Tips for Hiring an Interior Painting Company

Post published:December 24, 2018
Post category:Hiring a Painter

There is nothing like a fresh coat of paint to spruce up your home. Whether you are changing colors or filling and covering imperfections, a good paint job can make your space feel brand new. While you could probably paint your home yourself, there are advantages to hiring a professional. A professional will do a higher-quality job since they have experience working with corners and wall imperfections. They will also complete the job faster because they have an entire crew. That means less time with your furniture in the middle of the room! If you have decided to…

3 Cool Painting Tech Advancements Straight from the Future

Post published:November 28, 2018
Post category:Painting News & Technology

It’s been a popular movie phrase ever since it was said by Doc Brown at the end of Back to the Future: “Roads? Where we’re going, we don’t need roads.” In the painting business, however, you could add a lot more to the end of quote. After all, technology is constantly evolving, and that technological boom is affecting how a lot of traditional jobs are being done. Below are just a few of the advancements we’re seeing in our industry. Get ready to see a lot of these in use in the next few years. After all, where…

5 Tips for Choosing the Right Bathroom Color Palette

Post published:October 29, 2018
Post category:Choosing & Coordinating Colors

Bathrooms are one of the trickier rooms in your home to design. Many are small, and they have a variety of features - toilet, shower, vanity - that need to be included and coordinated for the room to be functional. Depending on your budget, items such as sink and toilet color may be non-negotiable, so your color palette has to work around them. Picking the right color scheme for walls, fixtures, and linens is important to having a calming, cohesive bathroom instead of one that looks hodge-podged together. Here are 5 tips for choosing the right color palette…

4 Reasons to Choose Epoxy Flooring

Post published:October 2, 2018
Post category:Epoxy Flooring

Concrete is tough. It’s why we use it for everything from city roads to parking structures. Aside from a sledge hammer or an earthquake, concrete is pretty indestructible, right? Short answer: not at all. It can wear down over time, cracking and staining after exposure to natural elements or heavy-duty work. This sort of damage isn’t just unsightly, but also unsafe. Using epoxy is one of the most popular ways to keep concrete flooring looking professional, clean, and hazard-free. Still need convincing? Here are 4 major benefits of epoxy flooring in your garage or workshop: Easiest to Clean…

Color Coordination: What Paint Colors Work Best with 5 Common Furniture Colors?

Post published:September 5, 2018
Post category:Choosing & Coordinating Colors

Choosing colors of paint for your walls can be a complicated process, and it’s made even more difficult when you have to coordinate the paint colors with your furniture colors. Finding the right color isn’t an exact science, but it can be made easier by sticking to some coordinating colors and color families. Here are the paint colors that work best with 5 common furniture colors: Black Black is the easiest furniture color to coordinate with. You have pretty much your choice of color options, and the overall vibe you want for your room is what’s going to…

Picture Hanging 101: A Beginner’s Guide

Post published:August 8, 2018
Post category:Picture Hanging

Hanging a picture is about as basic DIY as you can get. Even so, it can be a frustrating experience if you're not following some basic steps. To keep your walls full of level, beautifully coordinated pictures and photos, keep these 4 things in mind when hanging pictures on your walls Don't Just Eyeball It Hanging a picture on the wall using just your eyes is never a good idea. Sure, you can decide at what height to hang it by looking, but don't just estimate a spot and start hammering. Either create a template of the item…

5 Tips for Creating a Custom Picture Wall

Post published:July 2, 2018
Post category:Picture Hanging

Picture walls are a great way to incorporate the people and things you love into your home's design. Creating a wall dedicated to photos, art, and other collectibles may feel a little overwhelming, but if you follow some simple guidelines and let your creativity flow, you will be amazed at the finished product! Choose Your Theme Do you want all of the pictures to be of your family? Should they be all black and white? Will it be a mix of photos, paintings, and other objects to add interest? Your theme is the base of the next design…

4 Key Steps for Painting Your Front Door

Post published:July 2, 2018
Post category:Residential Exterior Painting

Updating your home's look doesn't need to be expensive and time-consuming. Something as simple as painting your front door may be just the touch of color and bit of change your home's exterior is begging for! If you're looking for a weekend project that will make a big impact on your home, painting your front door is the way to go. Follow just a few simple steps and your house will be looking updated with just a little time and effort on your end. Pick a Paint Let's start with the most important step: the color! To gather…

5 Things You MUST Know When Painting Your House to Sell

Post published:May 29, 2018
Post category:Residential Interior Painting

Preparing your house to sell is full of must-dos: You must fix those broken handrails. You must have great curb appeal. You must replace those broken shingles. This list of must-dos often includes giving your home a fresh coat of paint to make it more appealing, but how do you know what colors will sell and which will send buyers running? Here are 5 things you MUST know when painting your house to sell: Don't Go Monochromatic on the Exterior While one color may be recommended for interior painting, the large areas and varied sections of your home's…

Want Dark Walls? 4 Ways to Make Them Work in Your Home

Post published:May 29, 2018
Post category:Residential Interior Painting

Are you ready to change up the interior of your house? Painting your home is a fun way to show your creativity, but some people are hesitant to dive into “risky” wall colors, especially dark ones. Why are dark colors so intimidating when it comes to home painting? Strategically using dark colors can create drama and impact in your space without making it feel closed in. Here are 4 examples of how choosing a dark interior can give your home all the drama you want without the claustrophobic feel: Apartment Therapy This interior is a perfect example of…

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