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Bad painting contractors are a nightmare, ruining people’s impression of good, legitimate contractors. So, it’s essential to know how to fix the mess left by a bad painting contractor! Assess what you have to work on Step one of how to fix the mess left by a bad painting contractor is always damage assessment. After […]
Over the years, there was countless research on the topic of color and how it affects the human psyche and emotions. Virtually every one of them reached the same conclusion: Color has a subtle yet noticeable impact on mood, feelings, and comfort. Therefore, exterior house color affecting the sale of your home isn’t unimaginable. So, […]
If there’s one thing that doesn’t require substantial funds, but can greatly contribute to the appeal of your home to prospective buyers, it has to be the careful selection of interior colors. You may be a fan of dark or very bright colors, but keep in mind that most buyers find them off-putting. Another thing […]
Times are Changing in the Paint Industry The topic of choosing paint contractors has been done to death but never ends up in the ground. There’s lots of well-intended info on the internet about “How to Choose a Paint Contractor”, but even bad contractors have figured out how to dodge the common questions that homeowners […]
As an important room in your home, where you spend many intimate moments, your bathroom should be designed in such a way that it is both unquestionably functional but also relaxing and meditative. The latter can be achieved by matching choice of fabrics and fixtures, but more importantly, by using coordinating and complementing colors. These […]
When it comes to painting a house, the quality of the products used and their application can be the difference between a paint job that begins to crack and chip as soon as it’s done drying and one that can last decades. In fact, every step of the process of painting a house — the […]
1. Get to know the colors. A little bit of research won’t do you any harm. Study the standard color wheel, and collect paint strips to aid you in making the decision. Consider the intensity (brightness) of a color and its range of hues from the lightest to the darkest. 2. Decide on a color […]
Don’t you just love the colors kids WANT to choose for their room? I know when I have my color consultations and it’s time to choose color for a kids room, Mom is nervous, the kids are excited and I just laugh – to myself of course. I think know it’s super important to let the kid choose […]
I still say choosing a color scheme for the kitchen is the most challenging. Ironically, it has the least amount of wall space after all the appliances and cabinets are in but the color you do choose, has to be perfect! Just think about all the time you spend in the kitchen. From the time you wake […]
“What paint should I use in my own home?” Can you explain what the single most important aspect should be in a type of interior paint? Should it be ease of use? How well it covers? Clean ability? Odor? Versatility? Affordable? It is quite difficult to pinpoint exactly what a paint should be, and to […]
What is Contractor’s Beige? Contractor’s Beige is the color that the Builder uses as a generic wall color. Sometimes you see it beige like in this photo and sometimes it’s white, Contractor’s white. Is Contractor’s Beige a bad thing? Yes and no. The builder has to put some type of “paint” on the wall but […]
Painting plantation shutters is something that is probably best left to a professional. Simply due to the fact that most individuals do not have the equipment or training to make the shutters look well done. If you goop some paint on a shutter…. Bad news… Let me try to explain the process that our craftsmen […]
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You’ve properly prepped all the walls, all your tools are on standby and your high quality paint is waiting to do its job. Breathe easy; the tedious work is behind you. It’s finally time to paint those interior walls! Technique plays a very important role in the outcome of your project. Each professional has their […]
It’s easy as A, B, C, D … and maybe E. I’ll show you how. THE FOYER Choosing color for your home can be a challenge. Here I can show you where to place color and also offer you some color suggestions. When I design a color palette for my clients, I refer to the […]
