The Home Painting Blog for Denver
Where we delve into the best home painting techniques and design tips to keep your space fresh and homey!
Top 5 Ways to Avoid Fouling Up a Wood Finishing Project
Here’s a famous line often heard on the site of a wood refinishing or cabinetry project: “Hey, what could go wrong?” Short answer: lots, long answer: more than you can imagine! We’ve been refinishing wood and cabinetry for 20 years, and in that time, I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve said to myself, […]
How to Paint a Garage Door
The first question to be answered when planning to paint your garage door is this: wood or metal? This is crucial information, as it will guide the process from preparation through painting to the final clean-up. To get started, you will need a few items. They will be similar to either type of door, though […]
Paint Interior Walls to Match Your Personality
They say that the color of your interior walls can say a lot about your personality. The cool or warm tones and hues of a color on your walls can give your visitors a glimpse of your character and you can even portray your sense of style through the choice of your wall color. The […]
Should I Buy The Paint Myself Before Hiring A Painting Contractor?
When it comes to painting a home, the best option is to hire a professional, even if you have prior experience in house painting. Professionals have the experience, expertise, and equipment to complete the job quickly and without compromising on quality or creating a mess. If you want a smooth, consistent finish throughout your home, […]
A Guide to Selecting the Best Painting Contractor
In the fast-paced world we live in today, it can become extremely hard for people to find spare time to indulge in DIY activities. In such a situation, it can be difficult to handle important jobs like painting your home. In fact, such an activity may seem unthinkable or perhaps too far-fetched. This is why […]
Choosing A Type Of Paint Finish For Your Space
A space’s paint finish has to do with how much sheen the paint on your wall has when it dries. The types of paint finishes range from being flat or matte to high-gloss. In between we have eggshell, satin and semi-gloss. These options can get a little overwhelming, so here are some things to consider […]
Doug’s Top 10 DIY painting “Do’s & Don’ts”
1. Not Allowing Enough Time – don’t do this. This is #1 for a very good reason: WE ALL DO THIS! (including budding professionals). Also # 1 because it causes other mistakes, in fact it is the #1 cause for other mistakes! Not allowing enough time will directly result in any or all of items […]
Why Should You Choose A Glossy Paint Finish?
After you have chosen the interior color of your choice, it is important for you to choose the type of paint finish. While choosing a paint finish you can pick from a matte, satin or glossy finish. Although each type of finish has its own set of pros and cons, a glossy paint finish gives noticeably […]
6 Tips To Assess The Price Of Your Paint Job
One thing that everyone wants during any project is to find a perfect balance of quality and price. The same thing applies to paint jobs as well. You surely don’t want to be paying a large sum of money for a lousy paint job and get ripped off. So, here are a few tips to assess […]
Do Walls Need To Be Primed Before Painting?
Primers are one of the saving graces to any dry, cracked, and uneven walls. Prepping your walls with primer before painting is an integral part of the painting process because primers act as glue, and it adheres to your walls, leaving you with a smooth and uniform surface to paint. Although skipping this step might […]
Most Popular House Exterior Color Choices
If you are thinking of painting your house’s exterior, the first thing you should keep in mind is maintaining an aesthetically pleasing color scheme. Painting all parts of your exterior (rims, doors, walls etc.) the same color would look boring and unappealing, but you want to make sure that the different colors you choose match […]
Pros And Cons Of Painting Your Walls Yourself
Are you thinking of painting your walls and are unsure whether you should do it yourself or hire a paint contractor? If you’re into DIYs, then painting your walls yourself is definitely a thought that has crossed your mind. But if you’re not one of those people, then painting your walls yourself is definitely something […]