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

6 Tips for Painting a Ceiling

If you’re like most homeowners who are thinking about painting their ceilings, you’ve probably spent some time craning your neck and staring up at just how much ceiling space you have — wondering how to get it done? Don’t worry — we’ve got plenty of experience in painting ceilings, and just the right tips for people… Read More

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

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

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