Paint Roller Nap – Which One Should I Use?

Paint Roller Nap - Which One Should I Use?
What is a nap, and why does it matter so much when painting? DIY painters looking at painting supplies frequently raise this question, especially if they don’t have much experience with larger painting projects where rollers are needed. So, what’s nap length about? It affects how much paint a roller can hold, and how easily… Read More

The Most Common Reasons Why Paint May Crack

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

Paint Sheen Types 101

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

6 Tips to Selecting Your Paint Color

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

5 Steps to Painting Crisp Lines Using Painter’s Tape

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

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