August 8th, 2024
Painting trim can dramatically enhance the overall look of a room, adding a crisp, clean, and finished appearance. Whether you’re refreshing old trim or applying a new color, the right approach will ensure a professional result. Here’s everything you need to know about painting trim: First, gather your materials. You’ll need the following materials to paint the trim in your home. (Or, simply hire the best painting company in your area as they’ll have all...
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January 10th, 2023
When the time comes to hire a good professional painting contractor and freshen up your living room, bedrooms, or kitchen, you want to be sure you’ve chosen the right color for each room. Perhaps you already have the ideal hue in mind, but in case you don’t, here’s a list of timeless paint colors for your home: Beige – Beiges remain popular and trendy as well as timeless and classic because of the flexibility they...
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October 24th, 2022
You’ve chosen the best exterior paint colors for the siding and trim, budgeted appropriately, picked up your supplies, and maybe even taken time off work for your big house painting project, and now you’re ready to begin. The first part of any exterior house painting project is lots of prep work. You’ll need to scrape, sand, caulk gaps, etc., but before you do any of that, there’s an important prep work step that cannot be...
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June 15th, 2022
You’re getting tired of the same ol’ kitchen, but what’s the best way to update or refresh it? A total renovation can cost a fortune, but a deep cleaning and a few new fixtures are not enough of an update. The solution that more and more Riverside, Southside, Ponte Vedra, and San Marco homeowners are discovering is custom cabinet refinishing from The Painting Craftsmen! Here’s the scoop on why our artisan cabinet refinishing services are...
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March 8th, 2022
You know the bedrooms or living room in your home need to be repainted, or maybe even the entire exterior of your house needs a fresh coat of paint. The next step is to choose the right colors, but how? Use our tips for testing paint colors to find the best color for your home! Determine the general tone you desire. Do you want a bold or dark color, or a neutral? Do you want...
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May 1st, 2021
Ceilings are supposed to blend into the background and they can be all but forgotten until a water stain appears, or an area becomes discolored, or you have to make a repair. When that time comes, how do you paint your ceiling the right way? Our tips can help you plan your ceiling painting DIY project! Gather your materials. You’ll need dropcloths, painter’s plastic, painter’s tape, rollers and roller covers, an extension pole, roller tray,...
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March 20th, 2021
Painting trim is detailed work and takes skill and precision to master. Pro tips from an award-winning local painting company (us!) will help you achieve great results when painting the trim in your home! Supplies – First, there are a few supplies you need on hand for any great paint job, including trim painting: sandpaper or sanding blocks (100- or 120-grit), putty and knife, painter’s tape, dropcloths, paint brushes, paint try and/or pail, and of...
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July 24th, 2020
White is a perennial favorite ceiling color and almost always looks fine in any room. However, there is no rule that says a ceiling must be painted white! If you want to consider alternatives to white paint for the ceilings in your home, here are our top recommendations: Bold Walls, Pale Ceiling – If you like going bold and have painted your walls a bold color, paint your ceilings a much lighter hue of the...
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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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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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