2015

Four Reasons Painting The Exterior Of Your Home Can Fail

If you are planning on painting the exterior of your home, you will want to be sure that you get the job done right. There are plenty of mistakes that you can easily make, without realizing, that can ruin the original paint job and force you to have to repaint in the future. Exterior painting for your home can be expensive, so it’s best to get the job done right the first time around.


Kids Use Your Painted Walls For Their Artwork? These Tips Can Clean It Up Fast!

If you’re like most parents, you encourage your children to get creative. You buy them supplies to draw and color with so they can create artwork that they can take pride in. However, once in a while, they might mistake your painted walls for a canvas. If you don’t think their work is quite ready for the museum or the trendiest art gallery, you’ll want to clean it off quickly. Here are tips to clean some of the art supplies off your wall using household items.


How To Paint The Exterior Of A House

Painting the exterior of a house doesn’t have to be complicated and can be done by just about anyone who wants to learn. Here is a step-by-step guide on how to paint the exterior of a house. To complete the job you will need the following items: One can of paint  One can of primer paint  Paint brushes   One or two paint trays Wood filler Saw Rags Plastic tarp Screwdriver Sand the Area


Painting The Inside Of A House: Why You Should Hire A Professional

Have you decided to do some interior painting to give your home more appeal? You may want to consider getting services from a professional so you can avoid the health risks associated with the volatile organic compounds in paint. Find out below why hiring interior painters is in your best interest, as well as what you may be charged. Why Should Professionals Be Considered for Interior Painting? You must understand that paint contains a harmful chemical known as formaldehyde, which is a volatile organic compound.


The Renter's Guide To Painting Made Easy

As a renter, plain, bland, white walls are pretty much the norm, but the creative side in you craves more vibrancy. You can achieve this in the form of colored walls. Unfortunately, the terms of your lease don’t exactly give you a green light to make many changes to your unit. However, this isn’t to say that you can’t paint the walls. With a little effort on your part and some patience, you can actually add some color to your apartment without worrying about breaking your lease agreement.


How To Paint Your Store Front To Attract More Business

So, your business has been steadily declining and you’re having a hard time figuring out why. Have you taken a look at your store front? Is it attractively painted and inviting or ugly and old? If it’s the latter, you may have found your culprit: an unattractively painted storefront will drive customers in droves away from your business. Improve Your Curb Appeal A new paint job will immediately improve the curb appeal of your business.


How To Paint Over Brick

If you have brick inside your home, there may come a time when you want to paint it. Perhaps it is a brick fireplace in the living room you are currently re-decorating, or you have an entire brick wall in your basement that you want to paint while turning it into an extra room. Whatever the reason, the following tips will help you paint over the brick effectively. Gather Your Supplies