The Dangers of DIY Exterior House Painting

There is a cultural affinity to having a painting party to get the outside of your home painted. You invite all of your best friends and family, you pick up the paint and rollers, and then you order pizza and your favorite beverage. What the cultural representations...

The Benefits of Priming Before Painting

If you are unsatisfied with the way your home looks, you might be in a rush to take action and either paint your cladding yourself or hire a professional painter. The truth is that even a great paint job will eventually decline in beauty over time, showing cracks,...

Different Types of Primers

For the perfect finish to your paint job, the key is to start with the right primer. Primer is a particular paint that goes on first to prepare your surface for optimal adhesion, durability, and coverage. But with so many options on the market to choose from, it can...

How Paint Colors Affect Mood

In the 1980s and ’90s, McDonald’s used a yellow and red decorating scheme. As a restaurant in the fast food business, they didn’t want people lingering in the dining area. The point was to get in, scarf down the food, and get out. (They also added...

Reasons to Keep Your House Painted

Painting your home can be an excellent investment as well as a simple way to spruce things up. Both the inside and the exterior of your home should be painted and refreshed every so often, depending on the materials being painted. Wood generally needs to be repainted...