Renovating a room that’s constantly bathed in sunlight? If the room you’re re-doing gets lots of natural light, choosing a paint color can get tricky. You don’t want something too yellow that mimics the sunlight but you don’t want something that’ll get easily washed out. Here are some tips to keep in mind for choosing… Read more »
When it comes to paint primer, everyone seems to have their own opinion. Some argue that you should put it on before every paint job, while others believe that putting on a coat of primer is just a waste of time. While paint primer does, objectively, improve the look of your paint, you could go… Read more »
If you’ve recently finished a paint job, chances are that you have a good amount of left-over paint lying around. Obviously, you would like to keep this paint to use later on, but how long, exactly, will that paint last? The answer depends on what kind of paint you have and how you store it…. Read more »
Painting is one of the easiest ways to transform a room. Changing the colors of the walls may seem simple, but it can drastically change how your room looks and feels. As we’re picking up our painting tools, many of us hope to change our rooms for the better. Nevertheless, in many cases, we actually… Read more »
A fresh coat of paint is on your walls and you’ve just started putting your room back together. But before you start to relax after a long few days of painting, you should first think about your painting tools. Namely, in order to extend the life of your tools, you need to be cleaning and… Read more »
Painting a room is a drawn-out process. It takes time and commitment as you not only have to paint the room but prepare it for painting as well. Prepping a room for paint may seem tedious, but it’ll save you a lot of headaches and mishaps further down the line. If you’re not sure where… Read more »
After going through dozens of samples and visiting the paint store who knows how many times, you’ve finally decided on a paint color. You head back to the store for what you hope will be the last time, hand them the sample, only to be asked one more question: what kind of paint? It’s a… Read more »
About to paint your home? Before you grab those brushes and rollers, take some time out for surface prep. Full surface preparation includes cleaning, repairing, sanding, patching, masking and priming. The process may be time-consuming, but it’s an essential step. An estimated 80 percent of paint failures are due to improperly preparing the surface. Here’s… Read more »
If you’ve got a small room in your house, there’s no reason for it to feel cramped or claustrophobic. With the right paint color, you can make your small room feel bigger. Here are our tips: Navy blue Deep, rich colors create the perception of depth in a small space by accentuating shadows cast by… Read more »
If you’re considering a DIY paint job for your home or business, you’ll need the right tools. These are the essential painting tools to pick up on your next trip to the hardware store: Tape No need to get fancy here. Some standard ScotchBlue painter’s tape will do the trick. For detail work, try FrogTape,… Read more »