How To Prime A Wall
Prior to jumping in to applying a finish coat on a wall, priming things (i.e. – getting the wall ready to receive it’s finish coat) is often a very important step. Primer helps the paint stick better and last longer. It also helps cover stains, marks, or dark colors so the new paint looks fresh […]
What Is The Best Way To Match The Exterior Color On Your Home?
There are a number of reasons why we match paint colors on the exterior of our homes. Sometimes when painting the entire exterior of our home we want to paint it the way that it was previously painted. Or maybe the whole home does not necessarily need to be painted, but a part of it […]
Why 2 Coats Of Paint Is Not ALWAYS The Answer
When it comes to painting, one of the common themes I have heard along the way in the 30+ years we have been in business, is the almost default mechanism of many folks – homeowners, contractors, etc. – to simply assume that any time something is painted, it is necessary to put 2 coats of […]
Roofing Or Painting – Which Should Be Done First???
It is not unusual for someone who is updating or repairing the exterior of their home to have their roof being replaced at the same time that they are repainting their home’s exterior. In these situations where we are called upon to help, we often get asked perhaps a question-oriented version of ‘which came first, […]
How To Properly Paint Rusted Metal
Recently I was returning from a day out visiting job sites on Block Island, when as I was boarding onto the ferry, I almost had a heart attack! It was a simply gorgeous November day and apparently one of the ferry maintenance staff had been tasked with painting a number of rusting support columns which […]
Do I Have To Prime New Pre-Primed Wood Again Before Painting?
On the surface, it may seem counterintuitive. But when getting ready to paint new pre-primed wood, you should ABSOLUTELY prime it again prior to working through the rest of your prep and finish coating. Priming pre-primed wood again before painting is important for several reasons. While pre-primed wood may seem ready for paint, adding another […]
What Is The Best Way To Strip Paint?
Stripping paint can be a big job, but with the right steps and tools, it can be done effectively. Here’s a simple guide on the best way to strip paint from wood, metal, or other surfaces. Before you start, gather these supplies: – Paint stripper: A chemical gel or liquid that loosens paint. – Scraper: […]
Why Does Exterior Paint On Wood Surfaces Peel?
There certainly are a wide variety of items related to home improvement where if you asked the opinion of a professional as to ‘why’ something was occurring (or not occurring) you would receive a differing answer from every individual you asked. The reason why paint on wooden exterior surfaces peels falls right in line with […]
How Does The Color Green Relate To Home Improvement?
As the luck of the Irish might have it, the color green is clearly synonymous with St. Patrick’s Day. What you may not realize, however, is that it is also VERY closely related to Home Improvement! The color green is, in fact, like a secret weapon in the world of home improvement. It’s not just […]
How To Pick The Correct Paint Sheen
Certainly, one of the more asked questions that I receive when I am having conversations about painting, whether interior or exterior, is what sheen of paint should be used when painting the surfaces that are being coated. While at the end of the day, the decision really is situational depending on who is viewing the […]
