by jonathonhewitt on March 14, 2010
We are all guilty…guilty of neglecting one fifth of the total paintable space in a room. We spend hours collecting paint samples. We examine the color wheel closely to consider the perfect color for our room makeover. And when our paint professional asks our preference for the ceiling paint, we answer in one word: “White.” But consider, for a moment, the dramatic effect of the room if there was a color contrast, even a subtle contrast, between those beautiful walls and the ceiling. Or, if you are nervous about an “accent wall,” consider using the ceiling to provide the accent for the room [click to continue…]
by jonathonhewitt on March 14, 2010
A common mistake that I see homeowners make, in shopping for a painting job, is to just invite a bunch of painters over, point them to the project and, without much preamble, ask them for a painting quote. Perhaps those homeowners simply did not want to offend contractors with excessive descriptions or maybe they thought that professionals will know best. It is true that professionals should know the best way to go about a job; however, modified by individual experience (or lack thereof), one painter’s approach to a job may be completely different from another’s. What will likely happen with these [click to continue…]
by jonathonhewitt on March 14, 2010
People tend to put a lot of emphasis on paint finishes. Of course, the importance of a new and sparkling paint film of a well chosen color can’t be over stated. After all, this is what they will be looking at after the paint has dried. But if this look of a freshly painted home is to last, one must not underestimate the importance of proper surface preparation. Listed below are preparation steps for both interior and exterior paint jobs. These steps do not cover all of the possible circumstances that one can encounter on a painting project, only the more common ones [click to continue…]
