Your house is your canvas, but it is not blank. When painting the exterior of your home there are elements to take into consideration when selecting color. What color is your roof? Is it terra cotta tile or perhaps gray slate? It makes a difference. How about a brick or stone façade? If you look [...]
Filed under: Homeowner Tips by Terese on May 11, 2012 1:12 pm
No Comments »
Paint has the special quality of being able to make almost any surface more beautiful or captivating. However, if paint isn’t applied correctly, it can defeat the purpose of adding beauty and refinement. Choosing the right brush is key for a good quality paint job. There are a few questions you need to consider before [...]
Filed under: Homeowner Tips by Christina on May 3, 2012 9:08 am
No Comments »
As a color consultant, having knowledge about which colors will compliment your home is an important part of my job. So what do I do when a customer is selecting a color that I “know” won’t look good on the exterior of their home? This happened recently and it gave me pause. My personal preference [...]
Filed under: Company Info., Homeowner Tips by Terese on April 20, 2012 11:55 am
No Comments »
This question is commonly asked by homeowners, especially when children or elderly family members are involved. The answer depends entirely on what type of paint you use in the bedroom. It is completely safe to sleep in a room the same day it is painted if you use Zero-VOC paint. Zero-VOC paint is virtually odorless and [...]
Filed under: Homeowner Tips by Christina on April 13, 2012 9:14 am
No Comments »
When speaking to a painting contractor, one of the first questions people ask is, “How much does it cost to paint a room?” There are about as many different answers to that question as there are houses in the Davis area, since the question is influenced by level of preparation, paint quality, the size of the room, the [...]
Filed under: Company Info., Homeowner Tips by Jeremy on April 4, 2012 1:57 pm
No Comments »