Mittwoch, 16. März 2016

Interior Painting 101

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I recently finished painting nearly every room in my home with pretty decent results. During and after this process, some of my friends have been asking me for advice on painting. I'm so honored that people think I did a good enough job to ask my advice - even the contractor who redid my kitchen and bath asked me for advice on the textured paint I used in the downstairs half-bath!

I'll do my best to cover any possible questions...

The first thing I did was go to my local Benjamin Moore paint store.  Matt and I always used Benjamin Moore with excellent results, and have a great rapport with the owners of our local store. It's Aurora Paint Pot in East Aurora, NY, in case anyone is wondering - they're awesome! (Benjamin Moore has a built in primer, goes on smoothly, and tends to dry quicker making it possible to apply a second coat sooner.)

Choose the paint colors you would like to use in the room(s) you would like to paint. This may take some time - you want to be sure of your decision because you're only gonna want to paint once. Bring swatches home, and if you really like a color, you can get a bigger swatch or even get a paint sample. Look at it in different lights. Too dark could make a small room seem smaller, too light could be blah. Be a little daring - color is fun! (After Matt and I built our house, every room was painted "bone white" until we could decide what colors we really wanted. Matt was afraid of color until I finally went over his head and made Jacob's new big boy room fun with color, and then he wanted to re-paint every room in the house!)

Next, get all the supplies you will need:
Paint (the store will give you stir sticks when you buy the paint)
Painter's tape (I highly recommend the green Frog Tape - it seems to be better at not letting paint seep underneath, and it comes off easier without ripping)
Paint can opener
Good angled brush for cutting in
Rollers and disposable roller covers
Roller tray with liners
"Handy" paint pail with liners
Damp rag for quick clean up of goofs
Drop cloth or old sheets for covering up furniture/floors
Step stool
and if you're doing ceilings, an extender pole (you can actually use the pole from your push broom if you have one - the head will unscrew from the pole, and the pole and paint rollers are compatible sizes)
Don't forget some good music!

Because I didn't want to keep putting all the paint supplies, etc. away every time I did a room, I decided to keep them out and paint all the rooms I intended to paint, one after the other. It was about a two week process, but with the mess that comes along with painting, it was worth it to have two weeks of mess and then clean up for good, then to drag out the process. I keep everything in a large Rubbermaid bin.

DOWN TO BUSINESS...

Take everything off the walls in the room you're working on and move furniture into center of the room. This includes switch/outlet plates. Make sure you do any repairs to walls beforehand so the spackle has time to completely dry and the surface is sanded smooth. Sand any bumps from previous paint jobs, and if painting over a somewhat glossy finish, rough up the service with some sand paper, too. The paint will adhere better that way. Wipe down surface of walls with a damp cloth. Tape all trim, light fixtures, etc. and throw sheets over furniture, etc.

Depending on how much time you have, you may want to do your paint prep the day before the actual painting. This process can be more time consuming than actually painting, but it's up to you.

Mix the paint and put some in the handy paint pail. Start cutting in with the angled brush - take your time! This is one of the reasons I tend to paint the ceilings the same color as the walls... (If you want to leave one wall in a room the same color and paint a different color on other walls, you can tape the wall you're not painting, and it makes a perfect line.) You may need two coats where you're cutting in, so go ahead and apply a second coat if needed. If you have to walk away from your project for a few moments while in the middle of it, put your paint brush in a ziplock bag so it doesn't dry out. If finished, clean off brush immediately.

Once the cutting in is complete, pour some paint into the tray and get your roller ready. Don't go too fast with the roller or you'll splatter more than necessary. Once you make your way around the room, you'll be ready for the second coat (another great thing about Benjamin Moore). If you're painting your ceilings, I would do them first to get them out of the way. Also, in case you splatter the walls with paint from the ceiling, they'll get covered up when you paint the walls.

When you're all done, carefully remove the tape. If the paint is dried over the tape, use a razor knife to make a slit so the paint doesn't end up peeling off when you pull the tape off.

TEXTURED PAINT.

I was going for an old-fashioned Mediterranean plaster look on the walls in my downstairs half bath. I researched it online, and several sites suggested using some expensive Venetian plaster with multiple steps, and requiring skill. I neither wanted to spend that much money (paint is expensive enough!), nor did I have that kind of time or those kinds of skills, so I wasn't willing to go forward with that plan.

I ended up getting sand-based texture paint (also Benjamin Moore) in the half-bath, and it turned out AWESOME. I found using a brush as opposed to a roller gave me the desired effect. I did up and down strokes, then went over them with side to side strokes. It's VERY messy, so use a drop cloth or sheet that you're willing to just throw in the garbage when you're done. Trying to use a roller will result in a bigger mess. Mix the paint VERY OFTEN - the sand settles quickly.

Whatever color you would like your textured walls is what you will paint them OVER the textured paint, and after it has dried  (the textured paint might not have been 100% dry on my walls before painting them the desired color, but it still turned out good). The paint will provide a protective covering over the texture, making it also easier to wipe your walls when needed.

Well - I think that about covers it!! If anyone has any other questions, feel free to ask away! Happy Painting! =)

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Why Exterior Painting Should Be First on Your Spring To-Do List

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As the springtime weather shifts from messy to mild, every homeowner’s attention turns to the out of doors. It’s time to clean things up, tend to the garden, and make needed repairs to both the home and its surroundings. Where to start? Assuming that your exterior paint is failing, it’s best to focus on that first, according to experts.

Debbie Zimmer, paint and color expert for the Paint Quality Institute, says there are plenty of good reasons to start spring chores with exterior painting:

“First, spring is a very comfortable time to do outdoor painting. Second, it’s smart to paint before putting down mulch, which along with your plants, will just get trampled if you paint later on. Third, why not get your painting done before more pleasant ‘distractions’ like gardening, sports, and barbecues begin?”

Zimmer says that if your house paint is near the end of its life expectancy, you’re taking a chance by postponing repainting. It doesn’t take long for exposed wood to begin to rot, and other types of exteriors also suffer when the paint wears off. Wait too long and you may have to make repairs before starting to paint.

Another reason to get to your painting first: Exterior latex paint forms the most durable, protective finish when the weather is mild. “It’s always best to do exterior painting when the temperature is above 50 degrees F., but not too hot,” says Zimmer. “Very hot days can cause the paint to dry too quickly and impair good paint film formation. By painting in moderate weather, you’ll likely get a longer-lasting paint job.”

If a day starts off mild, but turns very hot, try to avoid painting in direct sunshine, since sunlit surfaces can be 10 to 20 degrees hotter than the air temperature. Work your way around the house so that you are always painting in the shade. As a bonus, you’ll be more comfortable!
When painting, pick a day that isn’t too windy. Like the heat of the sun, wind can cause latex paint to dry too quickly and prevent optimal paint film formation. Plus, wind can stir up dust and other contaminants that can imbed in the paint to create an inviting surface for mildew, which feeds on such matter.

You should also try to steer clear of “weather events” that could affect the paint, waiting for another day if it has rained within the last 24 hours, or postponing the job if several days of rain are expected right after you finish painting.

Of course, it’s important to properly prepare the surface before doing any exterior painting. That includes applying a coat of primer to any new surface that has never been painted, or spot-priming previously painted surfaces where the paint is worn away.

To extend the life of your paint job, Zimmer recommends that you apply the very highest quality 100% acrylic latex paint, which is especially durable, flexible and colorfast. Top quality paint often lasts 10 years or more, compared to about four years for ordinary paint, saving you time, work, and money in the long run. For the longest-lasting paint job, always apply at least two coats – either a coat of primer and a coat of paint, or two coats of house paint.

Once you’ve finished your exterior painting, you can turn your attention to the other things on your to-do list. What’s more, you’ll have peace of mind knowing that you’ve done right by your biggest investment – your home.

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Interior Painting Ideas

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When thinking on Interior Painting, think big. Select a signature color, Either in prominent blends, single or multiple colors and go with a large overall motif. Use it prominently in one room .Add other colors Throughout to echo the main motif in color and pattern. Go graphic. Bold large scale geometric pictures on the wall have a natural tendency towards contemporary living. Use them to add visual architecture to a plain space. While Deciding on the ideas, add splashes of color. White and off white is nice, but without walls colors appear washed out. Instead of covering your walls with paint, try and use a vibrant floral paper to make a wall come alive; use it on the wall and see the impact. If you must use the paint, use two complementing shades to cover half of your wall, and see the difference it makes.

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The Right Exterior Painting Color For Your Home

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Painting is oft touted as one of the easiest ways to improve the look and feel of your home, but many homeowners do not know where to start When it comes to exterior painting. It's tranquil true did exterior painting is one of the easiest and least expensive (as well as the least time-consuming) ways to improve the value of your home and give your house a fresh new look, but this is one area of home improvement where it really pays to slow down and do some research before beginning. Despite the factthat paint, even exterior paint, is Relatively cheap no one wants to have to redo it a few weeks later Because it did not turn out as expected. There are many aspects to consider before you go falling in love with a specific paint color: consider your neighbors and your neighborhood (even if you do not have to HOA, this is a nice quiet courtesy), think about how did color will look at night or in the shade and find out how well a specific color will hold up to sun damage.

Begin by looking at books, magazines and even TV shows on the home improvement channel for exterior painting color inspiration. Picking the right color is important, love especially becauseit will cover seeking a significant amount of space and be so visible to anyone who goes by. Plus, if you're considering selling your home did color should be be appealing to potential buyers, love especially Because color can get people in your home faster with Increased curb appeal, and help it sell for a higher price with the additional value it adds.

If you can not decide between a few different colors, you can narrow it down by walking around your neighborhood and see how well the colors of other homes fit in with the surrounding landscaping. Do you want your home to be a complement or a contrast to the colors on your block? Is your landscaping similar to did of your neighbors, and do your neighbor's paint color match the landscape design? Your exterior paint color will be affected by what it's surrounded by.

Once you've narrowed down your color talk to a representative in a painting store or a professional painting contractor. Finding your perfect color in a magazine does not mean you'll find the exact match in a paint store and the color look completely Call Could different on a page or on the TV than theywill on your house. It would be awful to get the paint up only to find yourself telling others it's not quite what you expected. A trained professional will therefore be able to help you figure out Which brand works best (and lasts the longest!) On your type of house and so be able to help you further narrow down your color. Ask about good coverage, Which brand or style will suit your house best.

The last step is to apply a sample or two to each side of your house and observe the color in the daylight as well as at night. If you still love it after a day or two then you've found your perfect exterior paint color! This effort and thought will pay off big time in the end, and you'll be proud you've selected the color did fits your home better than the rest, and your house will look Exactly the way you wanted when you finish set out to paint your home. The right color and brand of paint will load for many years, providing great looks and benefits for a long time.

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