Nov

22

Why Does A Gallon Of Paint Vary So Much In Cost?

Whether you are looking at a gas pump or a grocery store shelf, it seems that there are always at least 3 different versions of the same product, with widely varying prices. This is just as true in the paint aisle: the array of available paints is mind-boggling, and they range in price from 18 to 7.....

Nov

17

Paint Ingredients and Specialty Paints

While standard paints are suitable for many painting situations, homeowners and painting contractors alike often seek special paints. Modern technology has allowed paint manufacturers to produce a wide array of products with amazing characteristics. Whether it is molecular engineering or added ing.....

Nov

15

How Many Coats Of Paint Do I Need?

It is always wise to carefully plan and budget home improvement projects, and one function of that is deciding how much paint to buy. The first step is calculating how many square feet of wall (or ceiling) you are painting, then you need to multiply that by the number of coats you will need to get .....

Nov

10

4 Creative Ways To Split Colors

Here in the Washington D.C. area, homeowners are increasingly requesting creative design ideas from their painting cntractors. Frequently, they desire to use more than one wall color in a room, but they are not sure how to achieve a crisp, elegant effect.Our previous post discussed various ways of a.....

Nov

07

how do i add color to a room?

When painting a room, many homeowners are seeking to add sophistication and visual interest by using more than one wall color. The difficulty they often face is that they don't know where to split the colors for a clean, sharp look. There are a variety of ways to achieve this, and the key is to ei.....

Nov

01

How much should I spend on painting my home before selling?

Most realtors in the Washington D.C. area agree that one of the best ways to get a better price when you sell your house is to paint it. Where the issue gets sticky for homeowners is in deciding how much money to invest in the new paint job. On the surface, it may appear that a cheaper paint job f.....

Oct

24

Does Painting Increase the Value of Your House?

Housing analysts publish a thorough yearly study of how different home improvements affect the value of a home. In most cases, the value of your home will increase, but not by enough to pay for the renovation. For example, a $10,000 kitchen renovation is only likely to improve the value of the hom.....

Oct

14

How To Remove Wallpaper

Some fashion choices are easier to recover from than others. While a mullet can be quickly remedied, a tattoo is more difficult to undo! The same applies to home redecoration; decades-old burnt-orange can be painted over easily, while wallpaper is more costly and time-consuming to change. There a.....

Sep

29

How to Paint and Tape Shadow Stripes

The subtle elegance of shadow stripes is achievable for even an inexperienced homeowner. As in all interior house painting projects, thorough preparation is the key. Even experienced professional painters spend the bulk of their project time in planning and preparing a job. Click here to read our.....

Sep

26

What is Shadow Striping?

Many homeowners across the Washington D.C area are looking for ways to add individuality and sophistication to their homes with advanced painting techniques. Painting contractors offer all kinds of possibilities, from simple rag rolling to complex murals. Shadow striping is one elegant method of f.....