The Most Common Reasons Why Paint May Crack

Cracking is not something that many people equate with paint. However, cracking paint is a common problem, and can be caused for numerous reasons. If you have paint that is cracking in your home and you are wondering why, or you are getting ready to paint your home and want to prevent cracking paint, you… Read More

Follow These Pro Tips for Perfectly Painted Trim

tips for perfectly painted trim
If you are freshening up the interior of your home, painting can help to give your space a fresh and clean look. Your walls are not the only surface in your home that you may need to paint though. Your trim may also need to be freshened up. While trim may be intimidating to paint,… Read More

Paint Sheen Types 101

Paint “sheen” refers to how glossy the paint is, an especially important factor for interior paints. The glossier the paint, the shinier it is, and the easier it will reflect light (along with a few other differences). Any can of interior paint will clearly say which type of gloss it has – but how do… Read More

8 Pro Tips for Painting Your Interior Walls

Are you getting ready for a big DIY painting job? Painting your house is an ambitious project, and if you don’t have a lot of experience with this type of full-scale interior painting, it can be difficult to know where to start. We’re going to help with some basic preparation tips that will allow you… Read More

6 Tips to Selecting Your Paint Color

Painting the inside of your house starts with a difficult choice: Just what colors are you going to use (exterior paints can also be a challenge)? If you’re not sure where to begin, we have a few suggestions for you to make sure your colors are everything you need them to be.… Read More

4 Benefits of Primer

benefits of primer
When painting your home, don’t forget about primer! Primer is that layer of lightly colored paint that goes over the surface before you apply the paint color that you have planned. We know, this sounds like painting the surface twice for little benefit, but using primer actually has many important advantages, especially for long-lasting home… Read More

5 Steps to Painting Crisp Lines Using Painter’s Tape

No matter how hard you try, you just can’t seem to get the same kind of crisp clean lines as a professional painter; especially when using two different colors on the wall. So, what’s their trick?  Besides a lot of practice, professional painting experts know the best way to obtain those ultra-straight lines is to… Read More

5 Things to Do Before an Exterior Painting Project

It’s time to give your home a whole new look with a fresh coat of paint.  You’ve picked the color and gather your supplies. Now it is time to get started. But wait! Here are five things you must do to ensure that this exterior paint project is a success.… Read More

The Top Exterior Paint Color Trends to Choose for Your Home

Your house needs a facelift, and there’s no better way to make it look like new than with a fresh coat of paint. But what exterior colors are best, both for aesthetic and resale value? According to the experts at The Painting Company, you can never go wrong with neutrals. They offer a soft and… Read More

4 Tips for Painting Drywall

tips for painting drywall
Your new walls are up, and now it is time to paint them. But wait! New drywall requires a bit different strategy than painting other rooms in your home. Unless you take the time to do it right, you will be left with streaks and seams showing through.  So, how should you proceed?  Here are a… Read More