A fresh coat can completely transform your appearance. Painting is the simplest, cheapest, and quickest way to change the look of any room. One weekend should suffice if you have all of the necessary supplies on hand. Knowing how to do the following will ensure professional outcomes every time: For Read more…
Make sure you have all of your paint and supplies on hand before you start painting to avoid several journeys to the home improvement store in the middle of the project. How Much Paint Should You Buy? It’s impossible to estimate how much paint you’ll need to finish your project. Read more…
Almost two years ago I decided to paint my door black and paint an exit sign on it. So I decided that a vinyl exit sign was a much better option. While I loved the door black, I didn’t really get the right black. And while I loved the thought Read more…
It’s that time when I get to pop in and share with you a little something I’ve been working on. Today I veered away from wood and towards…rugs! Yay! And, I want to show you a fun way to diy your plain jane runner into a fabulous Paint Strip Rug. Read more…
Artexing may be slightly unfashionable these days, with the trend seemingly reverting back to smooth flat ceilings. But something still needs to be done about all the spikey ceilings and crazy artexed patterns we have inherited from our more “out there” predecessors of the 70s and 80s. We can of Read more…
Even if you paint your ceilings and walls the same color, it’s best to choose a higher gloss for trim, windows, and doors. Semi-gloss or gloss paint is more durable than flat paint and much easier to wash. When painting these areas, remember to: Apply primer: Prime any bare wood and Read more…
Choosing the proper colors is more complicated than picking what you like. Keep the following tips in mind when choosing colours for your rooms: Discover how colors interact with one another. The color wheel is an interior design tool that depicts 12 colors evenly distributed around a circle’s perimeter. Analogous Read more…
A typical indoor room is anywhere from 8–12′ high or more. To reach ceilings, the upper portions of walls, and overhead objects, you’ll inevitably need some help in the form of ladders, scaffolding, or extension handles. Ladders Ladders are the most commonly used tool for reaching high places when painting. Read more…
In the home, surfaces are frequently uneven or damaged, or show indications of prior paint and wallpaper applications. You must prepare these surfaces before beginning a painting operation so that the paint will adhere evenly and properly. Materials and Tools Before you paint, you’ll need the following goods to prepare Read more…