Sep 25, 2014
For a DIY paint job, we'd wager that most homeowners will reach for latex simply because it is the most common paint found at home improvement stores. But that doesn't mean it's the only kind of paint there is! Walk down the paint aisle and while water-based options will dominate,…
Aug 20, 2014
Burnt orange and lots of it may be what comes to mind when you think about Mediterranean kitchens. Tired, not trendy, may be your next thought. But hear us out! The now somewhat out-of-date Mediterranean revival look for the kitchen that was everywhere in the late 90s and early 2000s…
Most people reach out to interior painting companies in Massachusetts with at least some idea of what they're looking for. But some clients need a little help. Color on the walls can be complicated when you're looking beyond neutrals for your inspiration. There's emotion involved. Psychology, too! Some colors are…
Jun 09, 2014
Choosing paint doesn't always mean one and done – as in pick a color, any color, and you're good to go. Sometimes you need an accent color. Or two or more accent colors! That's why we wrote up a quick primer on how to combine colors with harmonious results. Did…
Life happens – and sometimes interior paint is on the receiving end. Especially in homes with kids and pets, perfectly applied wall paint won't look as perfect a few years after the fact. Furniture can scrape paint revealing the color underneath. Toddlers can get hold of permanent markers. Cats can…
Dec 31, 2013
[caption id="attachment_444" align="aligncenter" width="300"] Is it dry? Yes. But is it fully cured?[/caption] Latex paint has two things going for it over oil paint. One, it's easy to clean up. And two, it dries extremely fast. With proper ventilation, latex paint can dry within minutes of its application – and…
Dec 22, 2013
If you've ever walked through the interior and exterior paint aisle at your local New England hardware store then you know there's a dizzying array of options from which to choose. Flat… matte… eggshell… velvet… satin… it's hard enough choosing paint colors! Now you have to choose, well, what exactly?…
Oct 16, 2013
Adding color to the world with paint is a uniquely human activity – one that we've been engaging in since prehistoric times! For that and other reasons we think paint and painting are pretty interesting and after reading this list, we think you will, too. 1. About 10% of ALL…
Are you ready for a quick science lesson from an interior painting company? Objects like the walls of your home affect light by reflecting or absorbing light of different wavelengths. That’s color in a nutshell. A wall that absorbs most red light and reflects most blue light look blue to…
