Wallpaper was extremely popular in the 1920’s, then again from the 1960’s to the 1980’s. In the mid 1980’s the demand for wallpaper really dwindled. Today there are still many homes with this vintage wallpaper that people no longer want. We get many calls asking, is painting over wallpaper an option? Our answer is; Yes … Read More »
BEST PRIMER FOR PAINTING STAINED WOOD
Many homes today have the oak colored glossy trim, baseboards, and stair rails popular in the 80’s & 90’s. Clients often call wanting these stained areas painted to bring their home more up to date. This process can be very labor intensive. It truly begs the question, is there a better process that can save … Read More »
BEST WAY TO MIX PAINT AT HOME
Mixing paint well before using it is important. Especially if you’re using a high performance paint like acrylic latex. Latex paint is a high viscosity liquid and will require a great deal of mixing before use. We are asked many times as professional painters about the best way to mix paint at home. The best … Read More »
BEST LADDER FOR INTERIOR PAINTING
If you enjoy painting the interior of your home rather than hiring a professional painter, you’ve probably addressed this question. “What is the best ladder for interior painting?” The answer to this question has many facets. For interior painting, most people need to think about how to paint the ceiling, stairwells, and possibly 2-story walls … Read More »
COMMON MISUNDERSTOOD PAINTING TERMS
Have you hired a professional painter and the painter’s throwing out terms you’ve never heard? Or, maybe you’ve decided to tackle the project yourself but don’t understand some of the painting lingo! Here we will explain some of the most common misunderstood painting terms. Hopefully understanding their meanings will allow you a great outcome either … Read More »
