If you're a homeowner, sooner or later, your home is going to need to be painted -gasp! That can be a frightening undertaking...if you've never done it before, the fright is in the unknown, if you have painted in the past, the fright is remembering some of the "horrors" from your last project.
To prime or not to prime, that is the question! What's the point of priming before you paint anyway? I thought it would be interesting to look up the definition of prime: These definitions apply as adjectives Of most importance - main Of the best quality - excellent
If you're getting ready to do some painting around the house, one of the first things, besides paint, that you will need is a good paint brush. Unless you have some paint brushes that you've saved from previous paint jobs, you'll be off to the local hardware store to make a purchase. Buying supplies and tools can get expensive, but if you do it right the first time, and take proper care of them every time, your brushes can last quite a while and be used over and over.
With spring in full swing and summer quickly approaching, homeowners are assessing the condition of their yards, their outdoor furniture, how their roof survived the winter and the big question on their minds...does my house need to be repainted? Painting the exterior of your home is a considerable investment, not only financially but also
Maybe this is your first time painting in your home, or maybe you have painted before and it has turned out less than what you had hoped for. I mean, how hard can it be to slap a coat of paint on the walls?
You've noticed chips and cracks in the paint on the exterior of your home...Wow, it feels just like last summer you either painted it yourself or had it painted. Where does the time go? No matter when it feels like you last had your home painted, you've seen the signs, it's time to have it done again.
There is nothing like a freshly painted room or a beautifully painted home exterior. Everyone likes to paint right? Not! Choosing paint colors is the fun part, but actually accomplishing the task can be another story. Many people like to paint their own homes because they like to think they are saving money by doing the painting themselves. But are they?
Choosing the right type of paint for your job has been something that many people have worried about over they years...should you use latex or oil based, gloss, semi-gloss or enamel. And by the way, what is egg-shell enamel?
Is it time to have some of the rooms in your home repainted, but you're not sure what to do because you're tired of having the "same ole same ole". Although nothing rejuvenates a room more than a new coat of paint, isn't there something more you can do?
