Interior Painting Information
The most important spaces in our lives are inside our homes. Most of these spaces can benefit from a new look.
The most cost effective and quickest home improvement project is interior painting. You can transform the look of a room or your entire house just by using paint!
Interior house painting can be as simple or as elaborate as you prefer. In order to be the one in control, you need information. That’s what this page is all about. Connecting you to the basic interior painting information you need to complete the transformation of your living space successfully.
Interior painting is inexpensive, especially if you do it yourself. The cost savings and decorative improvement with painting a room can be substantial when compared to other improvements such as new carpet or furniture.
With the right colors, the feel of a room can change completely and become a more enjoyable living space. The use of dark or vibrant colors can add spice to a dull room. But beware. These are difficult colors to apply.
Confining vibrant colors to one wall for an accent wall is a great way to change the overall feel without breaking the bank. Painting just one wall can be a quick and easy way to achieve a new look. Learn more about decorative painting.
Even though a do-it-yourself interior painting project is cost-effective, you must be willing to make a considerable investment of time and patience, which is not always easy after you’ve put in a full day at the office.
To save time and avoid frustration, you must have a plan. Before getting started, you need to understand all the processes involved in painting a room and what materials are needed. The following links will show you where to begin.
An accent wall is one wall within a room that is painted a different shade or color than the other three walls in that room. The wall that is accented is usually the first wall that is seen upon entering that room. An accent ...
Interior house painting can be simple or complex, depending upon the condition of the room and your personal preferences and budget. To ensure your plans lead to a finished interior painting job that you are happy with, ...
By anonymous.
Once you have a planned your painting project carefully, there are certain interior house painting steps that will help you accomplish the quality results you’ll be proud of for years to come. Interior House ...
By Mike Saam - Mikes Painting
(Fayetteville, NC)
The ins and outs of Interior Painting Interior house painting is one of the many ways to add a new feel to any room. Interior house painting is the most cost effective way to give your home a new look. ...
The most beautiful finishes are the result of more than just the paint. You need the best interior painting tools to achieve the best results. Even a novice can achieve excellent results by using professional grade tools. ...
The root of all interior peeling paint is poor adhesion to the previous surface. Here are the ten most common causes of poor adhesion. Peeling often gets a foothold from water getting under the paint. Bathrooms are a major ...
The interior trim outlines a room and enhances its dimensions. Unintentional nicks and dents will be a distraction from the room’s special features. Keeping your interior trim looking like new can seem like a full time job. ...
Looking for kid’s room paint ideas? You’ve come to the right place. Decorating kid’s rooms in fun and unusual ways makes sense. Your children are only little once. Besides these areas are the perfect place ...
How to Identify the Type of Paint on Your Walls and Trim It’s time to update the look of your home. There’s only one problem. You know that a new coat of paint is the cheapest way to make your home more appealing. But ...
By Melissa Lobo
Thinking of creating a new feel in your living space? Do not get overwhelmed with the variety of paints you find at your local hardware store. This article will cover all you need to know ...
A good ladder will be needed if you are going to paint your home. With the correct choice you can be productive and safe. I, like many professional painters, choose a ladder that will be strong and stable but lightweight. Type 1, aluminum, ...
Environmentally friendly products are hot these days, and virtually every paint manufacturer now carries a line of low VOC paints. How do low VOC paints impact the environment and your health? Are they really as “green” ...
By anonymous.
Every other year or so I take it upon myself to do something different to the house. Occasionally I will buy a new living room chair or a new piece of art for over the couch. I have changed ...
Low VOC paints are almost the industry standard today, but many manufacturers are going a step further, creating no VOC paints that are even safer. No VOC is actually a misnomer, because it is virtually impossible to produce a ...
By Brittany Wren
Expectant parents have a lot on their minds. Parenting styles, birth preference plans, car seat safety, health insurance, doctor’s visits, daycare options, diaper rash cream and a college savings plan, ...
Few modern paints created with synthetic materials can truly claim to be VOC-free. Old-fashioned paint formulas created with natural pigments and binders are surprisingly durable and attractive. These non-toxic paint ...
By MJ Butler - E-Z Painting Inc.
(Chicago, IL & New York, NY)
Customers ask us all the time about if they should paint first or install their flooring and/or baseboards first. Here’s a question we received through email and the answer we gave: ...
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 with freshness and charm. Your family changes and grows ...
‘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 and techniques that will ...
When choosing paint, your first consideration will, of course, be color. But sheen is just as important. Simply put, sheen is a measurement of a paint’s gloss or shine. The amount of light a finish reflects can make your color ...
By Michael J. Butler - E-Z Painting
(Chicago, IL & New York, NY)
High Gloss (70+ on a 60 degree gloss meter) Where to Use – For kitchen & bathroom walls, kitchen cabinets, banisters & railings, trim, furniture, door jambs & windowsills. Comments – More ...
A professional painter will always use a 5 gal paint bucket and bucket grid when rolling. This is much better than a paint roller and tray. Paint roller bucket grids are used to rid the roller cover of excess paint, overloading of the ...
It doesn’t take long for a professional painter to pick out the “holidays” of the previous painter, most likely not a professional. From a professionals view, there is nothing more frustrating than trying to ...
Fun and funky are the best ways to describe a flower power theme bedroom. If you are searching for a unique way to decorate a teen bedroom, guest room or even the master bedroom, consider using a retro-flower ...
New construction and remodeling projects pose different challenges when it comes to interior painting. While there is minimal prep work to do if the sheetrock hanger has done the job right, there ...
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