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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June 29th, 2018
When planning an exterior house painting project, there is a lot to consider. One of the first decisions you’ll need to make is what type of application to use: paint or stain. Our pros and cons can help you make the right choice for your project! Acrylic Latex Paint: Summary – Acrylic latex paint is water-based, available in numerous sheens and every conceivable color, and the favorite of professional painters and DIYers alike. Pros –...
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May 3rd, 2018
Splurging on luxury items can make us feel guilty, but epoxy garage flooring is truly an exception. A smooth, clean epoxy finish on your garage floor in the color of your choice may seem like the ultimate luxury for your home, but it’s completely justified! Here’s why: Low Maintenance – A high quality epoxy coating requires only minimal maintenance. Once your garage floor is coated in epoxy, it becomes sealed and no longer porous. This...
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March 22nd, 2018
Your kitchen cabinets are more than just storage… they are the key element in your kitchen’s design and overall feel. When your kitchen is in need of a facelift, you can redo the floors or install different countertops or paint the walls in a fresh coat of paint, but nothing has the power to transform your kitchen like refinishing the cabinets. Our clients often ask us about popular cabinet refinishing trends. Here are four...
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January 31st, 2018
Deciding on paint colors can be the hardest part of an exterior painting project. The paint and materials are an investment, and then there is the pressure of choosing colors that will look great on your particular home and in your particular neighborhood, and that will stand the test of time. Jacksonville FL is home to many diverse and beautiful neighborhoods. Use our tips for planning the best possible color scheme for your own home!...
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January 11th, 2018
It’s common knowledge that without the right prep work, a project is almost certainly doomed. That goes for nearly any type of project, but is especially true of exterior house painting. Proper prep work is critically important, and that includes selecting the right primer coating. A good primer enables paint to adhere more strongly to the surface, smooths into cracks and soaks into pores in the substrate, and improves the paint’s ability to resist surface...
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December 7th, 2017
One of the biggest projects you can take on for your home is painting its exterior. There are many steps to follow in order to give your home a high quality paint job, and prep work is no exception. The good news is that proper preparation will pay off. Follow our tips and your home will be easier to paint, the job will go more quickly, and the finished product will look great. Create...
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