http://www.house-painting-info.com/house-painting-blog.html The House Painting Blog keeps you up to date on any additions or changes made to house-painting-info.com, your best destination for information about everything to do with house painting. en-us house painting Sat, 13 Mar 2010 05:26:16 GMT Sat, 13 Mar 2010 05:26:16 GMT house-painting-info.com http://www.house-painting-info.com/antique-your-cabinets.html You may want to think about the process of antiquing your cabinets. This is an easy project and the difference that it makes is going to enhance the kitchen area of your home. Sat, 13 Mar 2010 05:26:16 GMT http://www.house-painting-info.com/the-most-common-mistakes-that-amateur-painters-make.html Over the last 50 years I have seen these common mistakes over and over again, so if you want to improve, take care to correct these: 1. Using low grade, Thu, 11 Mar 2010 18:29:33 GMT http://www.house-painting-info.com/if-you-dont-use-a-high-quality-paint.html If you are the best painter in the world but you are using other than a High Quality Paint... you are going to end up with trouble and an inferior job! Wed, 10 Mar 2010 05:07:00 GMT http://www.house-painting-info.com/faux-painting-tools.html If the right faux painting tools are used, the job looks quite professional even when done by an amateur. For those who are considering adding a faux finish to their walls, the following tools are a necessity. Tue, 09 Mar 2010 04:30:23 GMT http://www.house-painting-info.com/benefits-of-pressure-washing.html Pressure washing is a great way to create a healthier environment for your family, it's a cost effective way to add curb appeal and value to your property. Sat, 06 Mar 2010 21:29:17 GMT http://www.house-painting-info.com/dealing-with-your-plaster-problems-yourself.html Use plaster to repair plaster? It can be done, but it's a lot easier to use the same materials and the same tools that you would use to finish or repair Tue, 02 Mar 2010 05:51:05 GMT http://www.house-painting-info.com/lead-paint-safety.html Lead paint safety is a major concern when painting. Many painted or finished surfaces can contain lead and protecting yourself and your family needs to be a first priority. Sat, 27 Feb 2010 17:48:51 GMT http://www.house-painting-info.com/comparing-house-painters.html You should always compare your estimates from one contractor to another. Not all estimates are going to include the same materials, coats of paint, prep Sat, 20 Feb 2010 15:47:23 GMT http://www.house-painting-info.com/when-painting-watch-the-temperture.html Just to let you know, when doing exterior painting, don't do it in cold weather. The paint will dry slower. Instead do it when it is early and you have Thu, 18 Feb 2010 16:09:31 GMT http://www.house-painting-info.com/checking-painting-contractor-references.html Checking painting contractor references is very important. Ask the painting contractor for 3-5 references of paint jobs they did in the past 6 months. Sat, 13 Feb 2010 22:16:18 GMT http://www.house-painting-info.com/what-colors-to-paint-before-listing-a-house-for-sale.html When you are ready to sell your home, careful selection of both interior and exterior paint colors can help make your home more attractive to potential Sat, 13 Feb 2010 02:21:56 GMT http://www.house-painting-info.com/creating-intricate-patterns-with-paint.html Creating intricate patterns with paint on room walls is a process that requires patience and creativity. It also requires the use of proper tools and Thu, 11 Feb 2010 03:34:12 GMT http://www.house-painting-info.com/painting-faux-brick.html You can make a wall look like brick very easily and inexpensively by using a technique called painting faux brick. The look can be whatever color brick you choose from red to a light color. Wed, 10 Feb 2010 23:48:54 GMT http://www.house-painting-info.com/painting-stripes.html When you are ready for a change for your walls, a great new look that many people are using is painting stripes. This technique can make your room look like it has been wallpapered without the mess of doing so. Wed, 10 Feb 2010 23:36:55 GMT http://www.house-painting-info.com/embellishing-a-mirror-with-paint.html Mirrors can be decorated in many different ways, including with paint. Painting methods can vary, including simply painting the mirror frame, embellishing Wed, 10 Feb 2010 19:22:34 GMT http://www.house-painting-info.com/choosing-the-perfect-color-for-a-front-door.html Front doors are the usually the first thing passersby notice about a home. After scanning the yard, the eye automatically goes to the home's entrance. Wed, 10 Feb 2010 05:00:43 GMT http://www.house-painting-info.com/decorating-with-a-can-of-spray-paint.html Decorating with a can of spray paint is an inexpensive alternative to purchasing new furniture and accessories. Spray paint can be found in almost any Wed, 10 Feb 2010 04:45:47 GMT http://www.house-painting-info.com/adding-molding-to-dated-cabinets.html Our cabinets were UGLY but it was too expensive to replace them. There were three vertical grooves in each door which I filled with a wood fill product. Wed, 10 Feb 2010 04:20:40 GMT http://www.house-painting-info.com/cedar-deck_-no-more-staining.html I have been a slave to the decks in my life and this last deck which is BC cedar I stripped by way of power washing and sanding and then I have just used Tue, 09 Feb 2010 03:23:50 GMT http://www.house-painting-info.com/painting-trim2.html I recently painted a two story house that was absolutely filthy. The owner wanted all the rooms painted, ceiling and trim included with windows and doors. Sat, 06 Feb 2010 17:24:31 GMT http://www.house-painting-info.com/faux-painting-tile.html Faux painting tile has become increasingly popular in today's choice of decorating ideas. This is an easy, albeit time consuming, way to liven up your walls and create a whole new look. Thu, 04 Feb 2010 19:56:44 GMT http://www.house-painting-info.com/sponge-painting.html Sponge painting is so much fun you might feel as if you are not really painting. The look is great when it is complete and it also hides imperfections on your wall. Sun, 31 Jan 2010 16:18:44 GMT http://www.house-painting-info.com/faux-leather-painting.html Faux Leather Painting is becoming the new finish for walls. The beauty it adds to a room is one of the benefits. Fri, 29 Jan 2010 02:51:03 GMT http://www.house-painting-info.com/historic-paint-colors.html If you want your historical home to look the same as it did when it was originally built, use the historic paint colors. Wed, 27 Jan 2010 03:06:45 GMT http://www.house-painting-info.com/choosing-exterior-paint-colors.html Choosing exterior paint colors is a step in the remodeling process that takes a great deal more planning than you would think, as you will have to visualize what the end product will look like. Sat, 23 Jan 2010 22:45:07 GMT http://www.house-painting-info.com/how-to-hire-a-paint-contractor.html When you decide to get your house painted the painting contractor you choose will make all the difference in the world. There are so many different Wed, 20 Jan 2010 19:25:56 GMT http://www.house-painting-info.com/choosing-an-accent-paint-color.html Are you eager to choose an accent paint color for a wall or ceiling but feeling overwhelmed by the possibilities? With some simple tips, the right color choice can be easily found. Wed, 20 Jan 2010 18:41:43 GMT http://www.house-painting-info.com/using-an-accent-paint-color.html Contemplating an accent color but not sure which wall or area would benefit the most by standing out? In some cases, the accent wall is almost a given. Wed, 20 Jan 2010 18:40:14 GMT http://www.house-painting-info.com/how-to-properly-paint-aluminum-siding.html To keep your house looking clean and spiffy, you will need to clean and re-paint the aluminum siding from time to time. Painting is a more Thu, 14 Jan 2010 22:15:36 GMT http://www.house-painting-info.com/painting-in-unexpected-places-for-dramatic-effect.html Unexpected color catches the eye and lends interest to the overall look of a living space. For a quick and easy way to add drama, use paint to Thu, 14 Jan 2010 22:08:24 GMT http://www.house-painting-info.com/3-techniques-to-give-painted-walls-depth.html If you want to make a small room appear larger, or simply give your walls an interesting textural look, consider painting the walls with two or more Thu, 14 Jan 2010 21:50:31 GMT http://www.house-painting-info.com/painting-your-floors.html Although some people might cringe at the thought of painting a floor, it can actually be an easy way to spruce up a worn floor and brighten up the Thu, 14 Jan 2010 21:31:28 GMT http://www.house-painting-info.com/choosing-the-best-paint-for-the-job.html Choosing the Best Paint for the Job If you are planning a home painting project, it's important to choose the right paint, so that you get the best Thu, 14 Jan 2010 21:19:41 GMT http://www.house-painting-info.com/increasing-your-homes-curb-appeal-with-paint.html If you are about to sell your home, you probably want to make it as appealing as possible, so that you stand the best chance of attracting prospective Thu, 14 Jan 2010 21:16:58 GMT http://www.house-painting-info.com/using-interior-paint-to-make-your-home-attractive-to-buyers.html Painting the interior of your home before putting it on the market is considered to be one of the easiest and least expensive things you can do to Thu, 14 Jan 2010 21:13:33 GMT http://www.house-painting-info.com/decorative-painting-techniques.html These popular decorative painting techniques provide interesting textural finish to a wall. They generally involve a coat of base paint allowed to Thu, 14 Jan 2010 21:09:30 GMT http://www.house-painting-info.com/ideas-for-using-metalic-paint.html Metallic paint adds a shine and shimmer to your living space that a flat coat of paint cannot. Some people shy away from the use of metallics because Thu, 14 Jan 2010 21:06:13 GMT http://www.house-painting-info.com/7-ways-to-paint-walls-.html Jazz up your walls by painting them not just in a single color, but using a combination of two colors, or using special decorative techniques. 1. Thu, 14 Jan 2010 19:18:52 GMT http://www.house-painting-info.com/how-to-paint-your-kitchen-cabinets-like-a-professional.html A fresh coat of paint can breathe new life into nearly anything in the house including the cabinets in your kitchen. Painting kitchen cabinets is Thu, 14 Jan 2010 19:12:04 GMT http://www.house-painting-info.com/choosing-color-how-color-affects-mood.html Blue or red might be a favorite color, but before choosing a paint color for a particular room, think about how color influences mood. For example, Thu, 14 Jan 2010 19:11:29 GMT http://www.house-painting-info.com/paint-ideas-for-a-tired-family-room.html Your family room can look tired if you have kept the same decor year after year. The trends that were popular in the past no longer imbue the space Wed, 13 Jan 2010 21:31:14 GMT http://www.house-painting-info.com/tips-for-using-spray-paint.html From sprucing up old furniture to giving picture frames a cohesive look, spray paint is ideal for projects that are smaller in scale. Items with Wed, 13 Jan 2010 21:11:52 GMT http://www.house-painting-info.com/how-to-stay-safe-while-painting.html Although painting is not generally considered to be a dangerous home improvement job, there are some tips you can follow in order to make sure you Wed, 13 Jan 2010 21:02:12 GMT http://www.house-painting-info.com/painting-kitchen-cabinets-for-a-fresh-new-look.html If your kitchen cabinets are structurally sound, but look a little dingy or outdated, adding a fresh coat of paint can give your kitchen a whole new Wed, 13 Jan 2010 20:46:52 GMT http://www.house-painting-info.com/paint-like-a-professional-how-to-get-expert-results.html 'Do-it-yourself' is the mantra of our newly cost-conscious society, and while rolling some paint on a wall is not rocket science, there are some tips Wed, 13 Jan 2010 20:44:04 GMT http://www.house-painting-info.com/tips-for-painting-kids-bedrooms.html Your child's room should be safe, bright, welcoming, and comfortable, taking into account his or her particular age. Your choice of paint its type, Wed, 13 Jan 2010 20:39:50 GMT http://www.house-painting-info.com/how-to-choose-paint-colors-that-youll-love-living-with.html Deciding on interior paint colors for you home isn't a life-altering experience, but it can certainly be stressful and intimidating. It's Wed, 13 Jan 2010 20:29:18 GMT http://www.house-painting-info.com/ways-to-decorate-a-living-room-with-a-southwestern-theme.html The American Southwest is known for its desert landscapes, gorgeous sunsets, simple architectural structures that blend into the natural surroundings, Wed, 13 Jan 2010 19:48:48 GMT http://www.house-painting-info.com/room-color-choices-and-how-they-affect-mood.html Most people choose a color for a room according to preference. If they love the color blue they select their favorite shade for a particular room in Wed, 13 Jan 2010 19:45:15 GMT http://www.house-painting-info.com/how-to-paint-the-exterior-of-your-home-step-three.html Now is the time to paint the exterior of your home. It is best to start painting on the sunny side of your home first and the reason for that is Wed, 13 Jan 2010 17:00:11 GMT