Bedroom Painting in St. Louis
Painting is a pretty straight-forward task. However, all painting jobs involve much more than solely getting a paint can and a paint brush and painting a wall. The Kennedy Painting Process Like almost all interior painting jobs, painting a bedroom requires attention to each detail in the room. When we paint a bedroom, we follow […]
How to Choose an Interior Color Scheme for 2013
When deciding on color schemes for 2013 think blue and green. The most popular colors this year are varying shades of these two colors. Blue and green symbolize inspiration and new life, respectively. These colors have been shown to inspire creativity and evoke feelings of calm and relaxation. That being said, if you feel so […]
4 Common Painting Mistakes to Avoid
There are many facets to good quality painting, some of which are easy to overlook. Here are four mistakes people commonly make that compromise the quality of their paint job. Common Painting Mistakes Buying cheap, low-quality paint. The saying: “You get what you pay for,” is undeniably true with paint. High-quality, 100% acrylic latex paints adhere […]
10 Benefits of High-Quality Paint
While it’s nice to save money, there are a few things for which quality should not be compromised for a lower price. Paint is one of those items where you get what you pay for; the better quality paint the higher the cost. Here are 10 Reasons why high-quality paint is worth the money: Easier […]
Can I Paint My Ceilings A Non-White Color?
A question we often get asked by homeowners is, “can I paint my ceilings a color other than white?” The short answer is: absolutely. Painting the home can be equated with dressing and accessorizing a person. Painting the ceiling is like wearing a hat. Not everyone chooses to wear hats, but a hat can be […]
3 Steps to Producing the Best Interior Paint Results
Interior painting is one of the home improvement projects that comes alive in the winter. As you make plans for repainting some of your interior rooms, follow these three suggestions to get the best results. Prepare your surfaces properly by cleaning and repairing the walls before painting. Clean the walls with a light detergent and […]
Popular Colors for 2013
New colors are going in and out of fashion all the time. Last year, tangerine hue was the most popular color of the year. This year, the popular color is a soothing emerald green. Pantone defines the new emerald color as: vivid, powerful, inspiring, rejuvenating, multifaceted and elegant. It is a classic color. This new emerald […]
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 […]
Picking the Perfect Exterior Color for Your St. Louis Home
Exterior painting colors are some of the most important qualities to a St. Louis home. The colors of a house are the first qualities that a person notices when they first see a home so having colors that are very appealing is important. St. Louis exterior painting colors are also important because they give the house […]
What You Need To Know About St. Louis Color Consultations
Colors are known to affect moods and while specific ones can cheer you up, others can make you feel sad or under the weather. Due to the effects these can have on people, these days, many people are opting for St. Louis color consultant services to help them decorate their houses. Listed below are four things […]
Interior Decorating Trends for Spring 2012
Coordinate your paint and furniture When considering design for your interior spaces, look at your favorite items in the room. Is there a special rug, an elegant armchair or an antique vase that you would like to highlight? You can make these articles stand out in a harmonious way using a few simple principles. There […]
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 […]