Ideas for Creative Walls
We all know the feeling of boredom. One way boredom can manifest itself is in room arrangement or decoration. Even a beautiful room can appear dull after years of remaining the same. Usually people switch furniture around in a room to add visual interest to a room, but another great way to achieve this is […]
What Are Paint Sheens?
Homeowners often ask the question: “What is paint sheen?” In short, paint sheen is the shine or lustre in the paint composition. Here are the different paint sheens and what purpose each one serves best. Hopefully this list will help guide you in the paint selection process. Flat/ Matte – This finish is completely non […]
How To Sponge-Paint A Room
Sponge painting is one of the most basic faux finishes, and is a great technique for adding depth and color to a room. Some of the best places to sponge paint are: Plain rooms Closets Bathrooms Anywhere you want to add visual interest. Here is the step by step process of sponge painting: Buy a […]
How to Make a Room Feel Bigger
Paint is one of the most versatile tools in interior decorating. You can mix colors, change color schemes, add contrast colors, and use many other different techniques to create many different atmospheres. Here are a couple things you can do with paint and light to create a wide, airy atmosphere: Paint in light colors. Light […]
How to Paint Stained Walls
When your walls are badly stained, sometimes regular primers aren’t quite durable enough to block the stain. Typically it takes 3 or more coats of regular primer and paint to cover tough stains. Instead of dealing with the hassle of painting copious coats of primer and paint, painting with blocker primer is a great alternative […]
How You Benefit From A St. Louis Professional Interior Painter
When thinking making the decision to paint the St. Louis interior of your home, many people consider doing the job themselves. However, If you want your house to look beautiful and perfect, you should hire a St. Louis interior painting service. A painting company can paint your entire house or one room. If you hire a professional, you […]
Eggshell Paint is not Eggshell Colored
Many homeowners buy ‘eggshell’ paint thinking that it is a nice off-white color, however, it is in fact a sheen title and not a color. Eggshell paint gets its name from the appearance of an egg; at first glance an egg’s shell looks flat, but from an angle, it actually has a slight sheen. The […]
How to Create a Child-Safe Nursery
If your nursery decorating plans involve painting walls, it is vitally important to use a child-safe paint. There are many harmful paints on the market, so it is important to look into the new paints that are baby-safe, non-flammable and not chemically harmful. Normal latex and oil-based paint contain harmful solvents and VOC’s (Volatile Organic […]
There Is No Such Thing As a “Touch-Up”
How many times have you endeavored to “touch up” a chipped or dirty part of a wall with fresh paint, but ended up making a new noticeable blotch on the wall? In all honesty, touch-ups are often a myth. Sometimes if you have the same can of paint you originally painted the wall with, you […]
How To Prepare A Wall Before Painting
In order for a paint job to look clean and smooth, it is important that proper surface preparation is done prior to painting. The first step in surface preparation is to fill in any holes with a good quality wall spackle. After it dries, sand the surface to a smooth finish. Be sure to also […]
Affordable St. Louis Room Makeovers Need only Paint and Imagination
In tough economic times, many homeowners are looking for affordable ways to bring new life to tired rooms in their homes. There are many affordable ways to remodel, especially if you are willing to do all or some of the work. Probably the most affordable makeover for any room of the house is interior painting in […]
14 Must-Know’s For Painting
Painting is a meticulous job, so it helps to know what details are most commonly overlooked. If you refer to this list before you begin your project, hopefully you won’t run into any difficulties. 1. Use Painters Tape. Even the most experienced painters can accidentally go off-line when painting. Grab some painters tape to get […]