Painting Preparation

3 Tips for Avoiding Color Sample Mistakes Most homeowners have gone through the process of painting a room in their homes. They pick the room, search for a nice color online, and go to the store, only to be left confused by the many different shades available. Once they finally spot the color sample card… Read More

A paint job is an important and often-needed investment in many homes. An exterior paint job can be a daunting and nerve-racking process. The cost of paint jobs can increase based on the dimensions of your home, its condition, and the types of packages offered. Dimensions of Your Home The dimension of your home is… Read More

Sherwin- Williams launched Paint Shield®, an EPA- registered microbicidal paint that kills bacteria that is difficult-to-treat, and infection-causing. In just two hours, the painted surface kills the bacteria, helping to prevent it’s spread. This paint has commonly been used in hospitals to slow the spread of hospital-acquired infections like Staph, MRSA, E. coli, VRE, and… Read More

You’ve decided to paint a room in your home, but before committing to a color you’ll want to test out some different shades. Choosing a paint color for the interior of your home can be a difficult task, but it is one of the most crucial steps in the house painting process. While you may… Read More

Which is true—updating your paint colors is easier and less expensive than a whole-home redesign. But still, you want your color to look great for as long as possible to make the most of your investment. Lucky for you, there are things you can do to extend the life of your interior paint job. Prepare… Read More

This knowledge will help ensure your painting looks as good as you hope. It will also help keep unpleasant surprises from popping up. How Hot Is It? Painting at just the right temperature is important to get a nice looking finished result. Here in Arizona, bitter cold is seldom an issue. At these temperatures paint… Read More

This is crucial to ensure a satisfactory outcome. Poor planning often leads to poor results. One of the major concerns in planning a big project like this is deciding the colors that will be used. Whether interior or exterior, ideally you will get it right on the first try. Hiring a color consultant is a… Read More

Although it may not be an “interesting” safety subject, ladder safety is a very important subject any homeowner should familiarize him or herself with.  When used properly ladders can be very safe, however, when used improperly you can risk your life and limbs!… Read More

DIY painting projects are great, but not if you feel unsure of yourself! Phoenix painting contractors are far too familiar with instances of painting novices being disappointed with the outcomes of their do-it-yourself projects, simply because they didn’t have the right guidance before taking on the task. In many cases, the issue goes all the way back to which paints belong where. Learn all about appropriate painting surfaces to ensure you never have to worry about mess-ups with your DIY projects!… Read More