August 24th, 2019
An accent wall is a great way to bring in a splash of color, particularly a bright or bold color. Use our list of “dos and don’ts” to help you plan the best way to incorporate additional color in your home! DO consider an accent wall even if the rest of the house is primarily neutral. Countless homeowners prefer to cover their walls in grays, beiges, and whites, and the effect is lovely. However, don’t...
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August 17th, 2019
A great paint job is the result of great planning, hard work, a lot of prep work, and high-quality tools and materials. However, there are a few tools that are essential in giving your home a good looking and long-lasting paint job. Here’s our list of the tools you need to paint like a pro: Good Quality Paint Sprayer– If you’re painting your home’s exterior, you’ll wear yourself out if you try to paint the...
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August 1st, 2019
A new coat of paint or stain adds tremendous appeal to your home and goes a long way in helping you create the home of your dreams, boost the curb appeal, or simply provide protection against the elements. Many homeowners don’t fully realize the size and intensity of an outdoor painting project until it’s already underway. Here are a few reasons you should leave your exterior house painting project to a great Jacksonville FL painting...
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July 3rd, 2019
Think of how much time you spend in your kitchen – seemingly endless hours are spend cooking meals and cleaning up afterwards, but it’s also a natural area for family members to congregate in. Your kitchen should not only suit your needs, but should feel warm and inviting and look exactly how you want it to look. The most important part of any kitchen is the cabinetry, and when the cabinets look old and worn,...
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May 22nd, 2019
Part of each painting project planning involves selecting the right sheen level for the room. You wouldn’t want a high gloss paint on the walls of your bedroom, or would you? Is matte paint alright for the bathroom? These are questions that most homeowners struggle to answer, so we’ve put together a quick list of the ideal sheen levels for each room in your home. The best sheens for interior rooms: Kitchen: Eggshell, Low Lustre,...
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March 20th, 2019
Jacksonville is warm and humid for much of the year, and that’s part of why we love where we live! However, these conditions enable mildew and mold to thrive. In Northeast Florida, protecting your home from mold and mildew is an ongoing battle, and there is no one-size-fits-all recipe for keeping these problems at bay. Our tips can help you formulate the best plan for protecting your home! Pressure Wash Prior to Exterior Painting– Before...
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February 13th, 2019
Giving a room or two in your home a fresh coat of paint is an exciting and satisfying DIY project, but it takes a lot of planning to get it right. As you plan your painting project, avoid these common mistakes! Don’t skimp on protection. You need to thoroughly cover and protect the area where you’ll be painting. Cover furniture or move it far away from your work area. Lay down drop cloths to cover all nearby...
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January 3rd, 2019
Painter’s tape can contribute greatly to the success of your DIY painting project. Use our tips to help you get clean, crisp lines when painting your home! Start with good quality tape. Instead of just grabbing the masking tape in the junk drawer, buy painter’s tape that is specifically formulated to protect the surface underneath it. Great quality painter’s tape goes on smoothly and comes off cleanly, keeping paint from leaking onto the molding or...
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December 12th, 2018
When planning your painting project, it’s important to find a high quality, reputable painting service. The painters you hire will be on your property and inside your home, generally for several days or more, depending on the size of your painting project, so you want a good painting service you can trust. So what makes a great painting company? Clear Estimate or Quote – A good painting contractor will perform a thorough estimate and...
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September 13th, 2018
There are several tools that you need to have on hand in order for your painting project to go smoothly. Whether you’re touching up scuff marks or repainting an entire room, these supplies will make a huge difference in how easily your project comes together, and how great the results look. Painter’s Tape – For painting projects, masking tape simply won’t work as well as painter’s tape. Painter’s tape is just as easy to apply...
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