Because many people put outdoor plans on hold when it gets cold, fall and winter are the best times to begin indoor painting and papering  projects.  While your interior projects are usually best left to professionals to achieve optimum results, for those of you who want to do it alone, we thought we'd help you out. In this post, we'll provide you with 8 tips for painting and papering the inside of your home -- four for each home improvement technique.  Painting 1. Prime and patch: A good primer will allow paint to stick for many additional years. Further, it will cover up darker paint tones so that a lighter color is possible. You might also want to consider priming over patches as well. Primer will keep paint tones evenly across all parts of the wall, and will enable you to touch up any spots that you missed. 2. Be consistent: Painting a...

Home  painting  projects are among some of the easiest and most rewarding jobs a homeowner can do. Not only does a fresh coat of paint renew and refresh, it brings a sense of pride to all who contributed. So if you're ready to start your next painting project, but aren't quite sure where to begin, then this post is for you. Here are 4 easy tips to get you started on your next painting project. 1. Choose a scheme before you begin, not just a paint color. Use mood to help pick the right feel and look for your new room. Paint ceilings a light color to enhance a room's size, and do the opposite to add coziness. Use this same idea for wall colors. 2. Pick your highlighted aspects prior to beginning. Do this so that accents are in the spotlight, while things that you want to hide remain as an afterthought....

You may be tempted to save money on your home renovation by painting your home exterior yourself instead of hiring painters. However, painting the exterior of your home is not as simple as painting a room in your house. Learn what to expect if you hire professional  painting & papering  experts and if you consider doing this yourself. What to expect: DIY If you opt to paint your house yourself, you'll need to purchase or rent equipment that lets you get up to the second story of the house. You'll also want to invest in painting equipment that makes the job easier. Needless to say, your equipment purchases can add up pretty quickly, and you may be spending a lot of money on things that you won't need again.  If your home has a lot of exterior decoration, such as trims or mouldings, it makes the job more complex. In this case,...

While your home may feel content, what opinion do you have of your wall colors? Often, people take great time (and pride) in decorating their home, but forget one of the most important factors for creating mood:  painting and papering . In this post, we'll cover some ways for homeowners to step up and take some risks with their painting. From how to add contrast with bright colors to ways to make muted colors more vibrant with trim accents. Read on to learn more. Don't Be Afraid of Black For a log time black was off the home painter's radar. It wasn't sold in large quantities and having it mixed was a pain. But as times have changed, black has proven very useful in home decor. Use it as trim accent to make lighter colors pop. Also, with gold and brass becoming trend this year, black is perfect as a highlight....

Are the walls in your home drab, boring, or forgettable? Are you ready for a big change? Many people go a long time in between paint jobs, not realizing how much new wall  painting  can make a huge difference in their home's entire atmosphere and feeling. But before you rush out and buy a few gallons of any old paint, or call a professional, consider how the color you choose will effect your room. Too bold and you may contrast your decorations. Too muted and you may have just wasted your efforts. Research color swatches and take your time for best results. Here are some additional tips: - Don't just think about a single room when you paint. Consider the rest of your house so that the color you select is complimentary. Be cohesive in your design palette and reap the benefits.  - If you've picked a color that you are worried may...

When seeking  painting & papering  you'll usually find that one painting company stands head and shoulders above the rest. We thought we'd let you know what top residential painting & papering contractors have to offer, and the reasons you should consider hiring them. Experience:  When hiring a residential painting & papering contractor, you want to hire a professional company with decades of experience in residential, commercial and industrial work. Professional contractors with that kind of experience, usually operate at a high level of precision. Experienced, professionals will also have a super-clean bill of health from the Better Business Bureau. With credentials like that, they've likely earned a level of trustworthiness, and attention to detail you can count on every time. Reliability:  You need to be able to count on your contractor implicitly. Your contractor should have a supervisor in charge who is dedicated to overseeing your project. This supervisor will coordinate with your family...

When you’re moving into a new home, you’ll probably be  painting & papering  to produce the exact effect you’re looking for.  Many people get lost when they look at the various shades of paint available in the same color.  The differences appear so slight at first glance that it’s difficult to decide which is the right one for you.  As general contractors, we can help you resolve your dilemma, since we’ve painted and papered many homes according to the specifications of homeowners.  Still, here are a few questions you can ask yourself before beginning the process of painting or papering your home: Have you decided what furniture you’re going to use?   You obviously want to make sure that your walls match with your furniture.  You don’t want to go with an exact match but you might want to stay in the same color family.  So if your sofa is a...

When you look up at the picturesque sunset up in the sky, your first instinct is often to grab a camera and get a great shot. What if you had a way to find the  painting & papering  colors that perfectly match that sunset picture, without a huge hassle? There's a way to do this with the use of an app that connects to a handheld product called a NODE. This product is basically a way to touch the things that are illusions on smartphones and tablets. When searching for the best possible color to paint your living room walls, you don't have to go to the hardware store and pick up a stack of those papers that showcase the shades of orange that they offer. You can look around all the world in front of you, find what color suits you the most, and bring it to the store to find...

You've bought or moved into someplace new -- a home, condo, apartment, shack, or shipping container (yes,  shipping containers  make excellent homes too!) Now you're thinking about  painting or papering  the interior walls. Painting is the easiest of the two, but how should you select the colors? Maybe you can let the colors pick you through the use of an awesome  color helper  tool we recently became fond of. This tool, combined with a little bit of creative color foraging, can make this task easy and exciting. To get started, first you must obtain the color helper device. It's easy, since you can  purchase  one online. Once you have the color helper tool in hand, pick a day and a favorite location or two or five for some creative color foraging. Ideally, the locations should be places you have visited before and enjoy. Most likely you will find some colors in those spaces...

If you are thinking about selling your home, you know there are things you'll need to do to fix it up to attract potential buyers. But one of the easiest, most affordable things you can do to help you sell your house is a simple coat of fresh paint. Doing all of that  painting & papering  yourself is time-consuming and messy, though, and that's why you need an affordable, professional team for the job.  When potential buyers view your home, they want to be able to imagine their own furnishings in the space. They want to be able to visualize their couch against that wall, their dining room table in this room, and their favorite painting in the entryway. It's harder for a buyer to do that if they are distracted by the paint color. While you might love your "spiced plum" kitchen, they can't get past the purple and it...

When you buy your first home, your dream may have finally come true. But the joy of simply owning a home can quickly become overshadowed by tasks and maintenance that you will need to perform to keep everything running smoothly.  So while the average homeowner knows that a little DIY can go a long way when it comes to  painting and papering , for those who are not so do it yourself-inclined, there are a few things you should familiarize yourself with before you begin. Proper Painting Prep Title alliteration aside, proper preparation when you decide to paint a room is imperative if you want your project's appearance to shine and last. Sprucing up a room with paint is the quickest and easiest way to add your personal touch to your home. But prep work is a must. Succeed by following these simple rules: - Remove fixturing and hardware that may...