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4 Interior Design Styles & the Paint Colors to Go With Them

Post published:March 15, 2021
Post category:Residential Interior Painting
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The interior design industry is full of different styles meant to allow every homeowner a unique take on their home’s look and feel. From traditional to modern, farmhouse to Scandinavian, it’s easy to find something to suit your needs when it comes to the furniture and decor in a room. But one thing that can make people feel frustrated is choosing a paint color that works with the interior design style they’ve chosen. Here are 4 popular interior design styles and the paint colors that work best with elements of the design: Traditional This is one of the…

5 Ceiling Color Options That Aren’t White

Post published:February 22, 2021
Post category:Choosing & Coordinating Colors General Painting Information Residential Interior Painting
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When you decide to paint a room, you can’t just consider what color you’ll paint the walls. You also have to think about what color to paint the ceiling, and the right ceiling color can make or break the look of your room. If you’re bored with the traditional white ceiling, here are some ideas for your next space: Lighter Shades If you’re painting a shorter room, consider painting the ceiling a lighter shade of the same color you’re using on the walls. Lighter colors above eye-level can add contrast and depth to the room while maintaining the…

How to Prepare a Room to Be Painted

Post published:January 15, 2021
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A new coat of paint is a great way to refresh a room! With a little extra effort to prepare, not only will the process go more smoothly, but the results will be seamless. Whether you are tackling a DIY project, or hiring a professional painting contractor, here are some tips on how to prepare your space to be painted: Clear the Room The very first step to any painting project is to make lots of space. Despite your attempts, paint can get everywhere and, the more cluttered the space, the more opportunity for an accidental spill. Make…

5 Reasons to Choose Professional Home Painters

Post published:January 15, 2021
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Many homeowners, at one point or another, make the decision to tackle painting their home’s interior on their own. After all, you just need some brushes, drop cloths, and a roll of painter’s tape, right? Not so fast! Choosing to hire professional home painters instead of doing it all yourself has a multitude of advantages for you and your paint job. Here are 5 reasons to choose professional home painters for your next project: Time Savings Painting, even if you’ve done it before, is time-consuming. There’s all the prepping, the primer coat, the paint, the edging … Even…

Accent Walls 101: How to Add a Little Color to Your Rooms

Post published:January 15, 2021
Post category:Choosing & Coordinating Colors Residential Interior Painting
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Accent walls have become a popular interior design trend in recent years, with homeowners thrilled at the idea of adding their favorite bold colors to a space without having to paint a whole room that color. However, just like any color in a room, accent walls can be overdone, leading to the room feeling more claustrophobic and chaotic rather than cohesively designed. We’ve got your guide to correctly using accent walls in your home so you can add a little color without going overboard. What Is an Accent Wall? An accent wall is one wall in a room…

Top 7 Reasons to Use Epoxy Coating on Your Garage Floor

Post published:January 15, 2021
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Garage floors take a beating, especially if you frequently do work in your garage or own multiple vehicles. Over time, they can become cracked, pitted, and difficult to clean. To help solve the difficulties that come with garage floors in poor condition, many people consider adding an epoxy coating to their garage flooring. Here are 7 reasons to consider an epoxy floor coating as opposed to just repairing or replacing concrete garage flooring: Appearance & Defect Repair Whether your garage is part of your business or you just need a clean place to keep your cars overnight, epoxy…

5 Tips for Designing the Finished Basement of Your Dreams

Post published:January 15, 2021
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Everyone’s looking for ways to add more space to their homes, and finishing a basement is a popular home renovation project. And while having all that extra space at your disposal is great, it can be difficult to design something that you love that also takes into account the different needs that come with having a finished basement. If you’re looking to finish your basement to create some more usable space in your home, here are 5 tips to getting a space that’s functional and beautiful: Check Water-Tightness Basements are notorious for taking on water during rainstorms, and…

6 Paint Problems That Can Be Fixed By a Professional Industrial Painter

Post published:January 15, 2021
Post category:Industrial Painting
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Your business is your livelihood, and the shape it is in sends a message to your clientele. If you are noticing imperfections in the paint on your walls and equipment, chances are so are your guests. Enter the professional industrial paint contractor: Trained to deal with all types of painting impurities quickly so you can get back to business as usual. Here are 6 of the most common paint issues an industrial painting contractor can fix for you: Faded Paint If your walls see a lot of sunlight, you may notice that your paint loses some of its…

5 Tips for Making the Most of Your Home Office

Post published:July 6, 2020
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The current coronavirus pandemic has many currently working from home. Those that are used to driving to the office for work are finding it much harder to work with so many distractions - kids home from school, a spouse who may also be working from home, a new Netflix series begging to be binged… While we are all navigating these unprecedented times, here are some ways you can create, and make the most of, your workspace at home: Designate a Space & Time If you already have a guest room or office space in your home that is…

How to Know If a Coating Will Adhere to Your Metal Surface

Post published:July 6, 2020
Post category:Industrial Painting

As a shop owner, the state of your equipment says a lot about the way you run your business, but it also determines how well your equipment works, and how long it lasts. This is why it is so important to keep it in tip-top shape! If your equipment is due for a coat of paint, you want something that will last. However, galvanized metal is incredibly difficult to paint. Because it is non-porous, there is nothing for a coating to “grab” onto. If the coating is not done correctly, it could look shoddy, or not last nearly…

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