Often times homeowners are disappointed in their painting contractor after the project is completed, but knowing the right things to ask on the front end can make all the difference in the world. If you are not familiar with hiring contractors, use these questions to uncover potential problems BEFORE they happen. Read more
Painting basement walls can go a long way to sprucing up a subterranean space limited natural light. With a little paint and imagination, a neglected space can be transformed into an office, play room, or media center.
Painting basement walls is very practical because it protects against moisture, extending the life of your home. Painting basement walls is a quick and easy project; however, painting basements presents some challenges that other spaces do not. Following these tips here to avoid costly problems down the road. Read more
When painting your home, don’t forget about primer coat! Primer Coat is that layer of lightly colored paint that goes over the surface before you apply the paint color that you have planned. We know, this sounds like painting the surface twice for little benefit, but using primer actually has many important advantages, especially for long-lasting home paints. Here’s why it’s important. Read more
We all spend lots of time in the kitchen; it has become the center of activity in many homes. What if your cabinets are older and showing their age, and you are ready to fix-it? What about the nasty dark stains around the handles on the cabinet doors? Should you replace or restore your kitchen cabinets? You have two principal options to consider: Replace or Repaint.
Replacement – Costs a little more, and you’ll need a the help of a qualified carpenter to make sure the job is done right, and that you get exactly what you want. Replacing your cabinets will also give you the opportunity to change the layout of your kitchen if you want.
Repainting – Looks good if done properly and it’s least expensive of the two options. Of course, it doesn’t allow for changes in the design or layout, and your cabinets must be in good shape. Paint is now considered a modern finish for cabinets. Read more
Paint trends come and go and can be hard to keep up with. However, compared to remodeling, updating your interior or exterior paint color is a great and inexpensive way to give your home a fresh, new look. It’s also an easy way to add resale value when you use a trending paint color.
When you paint a room, you probably only really think about the wall color. But there’s one other part of the room that also needs to get painted: your ceiling. Most people tend to keep things pretty basic when it comes to painting ceilings, but there’s no reason why you can’t get a little more creative. Here’s what you need to know about painting your ceilings. Read more
Your new walls are up, and now it is time to paint them. But wait! New drywall requires a bit different strategy than painting other rooms in your home. Unless you take the time to do it right, you will be left with streaks and seams showing through. So, how should you proceed? Read more
You’re proud of your newly painted walls. It’s important to start good cleaning habits that will keep your walls looking their best and extend the life of your paint!
Watch this video to learn how to clean painted walls. Get tips on the types of cleaners to use to remove minor scuff marks as well as those hard to remove stains. Also see how to properly perform minor touch ups with paint in a way no one will ever notice once it has dried.
The new year always brings resolutions, goals, promises, and hopes. But too often this optimism is short lived and resolutions are quickly forgotten. However, a solution for lasting change that you can enjoy long after your gym membership card starts collecting dust and the desert menu finds its way back into your hands is freshening up the interior of your Boston home. If you’ve been putting off an interior painting project, let the New Year be your inspiration. A coat of paint will ring in the New Year with a fresh new look. Whether it’s coating your walls with paint, adding color to your rooms, or decorating with molding now is the time to get it done! Read more