Cave people decorated their living spaces with carvings, and color probably derived from colored earth, soot, and other organic materials mixed with blood and fatty oils from animals. At least three thousand years ago, ancient Egyptians used paints made by mixing oil...

If your home gets hot during the summer, you could blame ambient air temperatures and exposure to the sun. Of course, blaming something isn't the same as recognizing the problem and finding a solution. If you have recognized exposure to the sun as a problem...

One of the best ways to improve the value of your home is by giving it a fresh coat of paint. When buyers come to a house for the first time, the outside makes a huge impression. A home that looks good on the outside has probably been taken care of on the inside as...

A lot of effort goes into painting a room. From choosing the paint color and finish, to applying multiple coats, you’ve invested a great deal of time and money in your project. The finished product looks just perfect and you’re filled with a sense of completion and...

It’s That Time Again Form some people, the realization that it's time again to paint the exterior of their home is a grim one at best. Whether the last coat was improperly applied, the paint was low-quality, Mother Nature took a hard toll, or the paint simply has come...

What Is Sheen? Using the most basic explanation, the sheen of a paint describes how shiny the paint is when it's dry. The industry standard measures the light reflection of a dried paint film at a 60-degree angle. This measurement will result in a number called a...

The information or digital age is catching up and touching everything with technology in nearly every aspect of your life. Of course, living in a digital age means that everything gets a “technological touch.” Finding the right paint colors for your house is no...

Whether you've never had the exterior of your house painted or like a new look every couple of years, it's a good idea to see what's trending this summer before you get started. Most houses are painted in neutral beige and grey tones to fit in with other homes in the...

Often, the first step to making over your space is choosing your paint colors. Those colors form the foundation for the rest of your home decor, so it's important you pick the right ones. Whether you're using painting services in Alpharetta or painting the space...