At last, your paint project is complete! You carefully selected the perfect color and sheen, carefully prepared the area, and applied the paint just as directed and now your room looks great! Well, you’re almost finish. There is still one more step that cannot be overlooked if you hope to maintain this amazing finish, and that’s ensuring it has plenty of time to dry.
Read MoreYou’ve finally decided on the perfect color to bring into your home, so now it’s time to pick up a couple gallons and get to work right? Well, almost! There is one more decision to make regarding the paint, which is the sheen (or “shininess”).
Paint sheen essentially refers to how shiny the paint is, and there are generally five options: Flat/Matte, Eggshell, Satin, Semi-Gloss, and Gloss/High-Gloss. Luckily, we can help make this decision relatively straightforward.
Read MorePaint has come a long was over the years! It covers more evenly and smoothly, doesn’t leave lap marks as easily, and will last much longer. Another paint innovation has been in development of paints that have primers built into them, which aim to eliminate the need for a separate coat of primer before applying paint. Although, if these 2-in-1 products are so great, why are primers still being sold separately? And when should you prime vs opt for the 2-in-1?
Read MorePrice is often a large factor to take into account when selecting a contractor to hire, just as it is when deciding which materials/paint to use. There are a seemingly countless number of interior paint and deck stain products on the market, with a rather wide range in prices. The cheapest interior paints on the market are around $15/gallon while the most expensive can reach up to $90/gallon. Deck stains have a slightly narrower gap, ranging from $20 up to $60 per gallon. So, which do you go with?
Read MoreJust when you finally have the perfect color and opacity selected, surely that’s all there is to consider when choosing a product right? Well, almost. There is often no need to mention this detail if you’ve opted to hire a painter to do the word for you as they will handle this background information, but it is worth learning about if you’re going with the DIY route.
Read MoreLearn about the differences in exterior paint and a true deck stain to prevent your deck from becoming a disaster!
Read MoreWe know how important decks are to your home. Usually, decks are the premiere outdoor space for social gatherings such as cookouts or relaxing outside after a long day of work. With this, it is very important that you deck looks as stunning as it can be.
Right alongside selecting which color you’d like to use on your deck is selecting which opacity to use. Clear, Toner, Semi-Transparent, Semi-Solid, Solid… it can be a bit overwhelming! Luckily, we’re here to break it down as simply as possible for you to aid in your decision.
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