One of the goals of painting a room yourself is to save money, so of course, you don’t want to buy more paint than you need. After all, you can’t return three gallons of custom-mixed paint if it turns out you didn’t need them! But you also want to buy enough; no one wants to…
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In decades past, rooms were divided into purpose-driven, defined spaces in many cases. Sitting rooms, dining rooms, parlors (if it’s really an older home), kitchen, etc… This made color selection a bit easier as you could simply stick with a theme or style that was specific to that one room. Today’s open-concept house designs, however,…
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Your bathroom is a unique space, and it demands a high level of performance from your paint. Lots of traffic and use (especially if you have a larger family), elevated moisture levels, and the occasional need to wipe down and spot clean your walls all put a lot of strain on the product you choose.…
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Yes. That’s the short answer, but we’re guessing you’d like a little more elaboration to make your click worthwhile (we don’t blame you). What we mean by our rather cryptic “yes” is that each technique has its merit, and which technique you choose needs to be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Some painters are 100%…
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Things have certainly changed in the painting industry; recent years have given us better tools, products, equipment, and knowledge than ever before. Time also increases our awareness of hazards and potential issues. One prime example of this is the use of lead paint. Prior to 1978, lead-based paint was a common product to use. According…
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Have you ever really considered painting your ceiling? And, beyond just sticking with the tried and true off-white, how about adding a fresh pop of color? Like this one: Photo by PPDS – Browse contemporary bedroom photos There’s a reason why the ceiling is often called the “fifth wall”; it can be used strategically to…
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