Many homeowners believe that painting a room is a fun and straightforward task. Because of this, they think that it will be easy to do it on their own. However, if you do not know what you are doing and you make a mistake, your paint job will look sloppy, you can lose...

Studies have shown that different colors have different effects on people. They can elicit certain feelings or create certain reactions in people when used appropriately. This is a valuable thing to know if you're painting your home, as you can use color psychology to...

Your house may be a beautiful blue or pure white right now, but those colors will eventually fade, chip, and dull. In fact, anyone who has owned a house for a number of years has observed the wear and tear exterior paint gets. The biggest culprit? Weather. If you’re...

When faced with interior paint jobs, there are a lot of factors that can impact your choice of color. Most importantly, however, the walls and the room’s main contents -the furniture- must demonstrate a cohesive color match. Therefore, before diving right into to your...

The exterior of residential and commercial buildings will accumulate dirt and grime over time. It’s inevitable because the outside of your building is exposed to wind and weather 24/7. A fresh paint job makes a big difference in the curb appeal of your home, but...

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...

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,...

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...

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 uncomfortable...