06th May 2009
The world of painting has evolved from just simple painting to multiple service offers. Is your painting contractor up-to-date on the latest trends? You would probably be amazed at what some painting companies offer in way of their services these days. ...
07th April 2009
Have you ever been suckered into buying the all in one silver bullet painting tool. I'm sure you have seen them either advertised or in your local store. Most of these paint applicators try to provide and easier approach to painting for the average person...
07th April 2009
I'm a city girl through and through and when I moved out West I wanted to learn it all. I wanted to learn how to camp, fish, garden and can my crops (ha, ha, ha). Well I didn't much like the camping, the wildness of the outdoors was just not what this cit...
13th March 2009
As a painting contractor for many years, I have witnessed many mistakes by well meaning homeowners who simply don't understand just how quirky gloss paint can be on interior walls. In an effort to achieve durability and scrub ability many rush off to pur...
10th March 2009
It's obvious to all that we have entered a very difficult time in the history of our nation. With the steep economic downturn and job losses, we are all tightening our finding ways to conserve money. However, this does not mean that we need to ignore the ...
23rd February 2009
When it comes to house painting, color choice for most homeowners is made more complicated than it needs to be. For starters, most homeowners are overwhelmed by the number of colors to choose from. Then there is the fear that they will make a mistake in...
05th February 2009
It's best to consider what type of brush you are going to use before you begin your next house painting project. there are some important things to consider when purchasing your brushes. As an owner of a painting company for 26 years, I consider the 8 fol...
06th December 2008
For the painting contractor that understands color trends and pays attention to what is happening in his market, he can't help but conclude that color is more important to the homeowner than ever. If any painting contractor or homeowner doubts this, then...
30th October 2008
One exterior painting challenge facing many homeowners is the cracking of paint on plywood surfaces. Most homes built today have plenty of plywood used in its construction. Plywood is a durable and strong material, but it has one drawback. It is prone t...
17th October 2008
One exterior painting problem that many homeowners encounter is peeling gutters and downspouts. It's quite annoying... actually. The rest of the paint on your home seems to be weathering normally, but your gutters and downspouts shed paint like a river ...
08th October 2008
Many homeowners planning interior painting for their home, wonder if there are decorating rules that dictate color choice for trim throughout a home. Many times the issue arises when they are planning a particular color, on account of a color they have se...
01st October 2008
Nothing can improve the overall appearance of the interior of your home as a change of color and an interior painting job well done. Interior painting can represent quite a challenge for those not experienced with the proper techniques of application and ...
09th September 2008
To Achieve that professionally finished hardwood floor look, you need to add the follow 8 steps that an Atlanta painting contractor uses when he refinishes hardwood floors. These procedures can be adapted by any diy-er to improve results.
1. Don't cut ...
08th September 2008
Years ago when I started my house painting and repair business, I used to buy expensive hand cleaners that were solvent based to remove oil based paint from my hands. Many of the hand cleaners use mineral spirits as part of their formula which is very har...
03rd September 2008
Having owned a business in the home improvement industry for 26 years, I guess I've heard about every reason a homeowner can give for going with the cheaper price for painting and repair work. However, I often get calls from homeowners who say they wish t...
