Categories for Decorative Paint Techniques

Holes, uneven surfaces and damage to walls caused by hanging decor can be a huge issue for people looking to paint the interior of their homes. We often talk about the importance of repairing unsightly holes or flaws in the walls with putty, caulk or other painting products.  Today, we…

We all have that one room that doesn’t get as much natural daylight or sun as our southern-facing rooms tend together in our region of the globe. These spaces often look less bright throughout the day and can sometimes take on a dingy appearance due to the lack of natural…

On average summer lasts 93 days from Spring Solstice (June 21) to the September Equinox (Sept. 21). That’s about 13 weekends of summer to enjoy and accomplish your summer to-do list. For homeowners who hope to give their home and property a facelift and a quick refresh, we invite you…

If you own a home made between 1930 and 1990 you probably have ceilings that have a specific texture known as a popcorn ceiling. This type of ceiling is also commonly called cottage cheese ceiling or for the audiophiles, an acoustic ceiling.  No matter what terminology you like to use…

The holidays are long since passed and you seem to be stuck in the winter doldrums waiting for Mother Nature to shift from the colder temperatures to the more mild spring-like ones.  If this describes you, it may be time to take on a mid-winter project that could give you…

Are you looking for something inspiring to bring new life to your dull or boring walls? We have a few ideas for wall textures that could reinvigorate your home as you redo the surfaces during your painting projects.  We often talk about how color choices can bring the components of…

Every room naturally has a focal point or a defining feature of a room. It may be architectural, a special feature, a color, a plant, or an art detail. Creating a focal point for each room in your home can create order and a sense of cohesion from room-to-room. It…

As painting professionals we often have clients who ask us how to make a small room appear larger. This is a common problem in New England where older homes have rooms that are divided and sectioned into areas. More modern construction, however, leaves us with an opposing problem; what to…

Are you, like the rest of the country, following the trend of home improvements during the pandemic? If so, you may need some help in fixing painting mistakes that happen when you have no training in home renovations.  Painting is one of the top projects Americans are taking on during…