Interior Painting Tips: When Do I Need Primer?
Walking into a paint aisle can be a dizzying moment, with the huge array of products and colors to choose from. If you know the categories and understand your needs, however, the process becomes much less intimidating. Interior house painting is usually done with latex/acrylic (water-based) paint. But what about primers; do we need them?
Can Fresh Paint Cover Old Smells?
When you buy a house, you get everything that comes with it. On the upside, that includes those desirable features that caused you to make the purchase. Unfortunately, that also includes the idiosyncrasies like squeaky stairs, scuffed baseboards, and distinctive smells. If the previous owner of your home smoked, kept pets, or cooked with strong
Can I Paint Over Wallpaper?
Wallpaper: when you want it, it can be beautiful, artsy, or fun. But when it is outdated, not your style, or you just don’t want it, wallpaper can become a terrible nuisance. Removing old wallpaper is a notoriously frustrating task. So, many people who want to redo a room that has old wallpaper in it
Painting Your Home for Kid and Pet Friendliness
Some of the things that bring us the greatest joy in life also create the biggest messes! Whether your bundles of joy run on two legs or four, they can make it a challenge to keep the house looking great. However, with some strategic paint choices, you can make your house more friendly to kids
Interior Painting; New Year, New Look!
What are your New Year’s resolutions for 2019? The start of a fresh calendar year is a great time to turn over a new leaf and make changes in your life, whether it’s getting in shape, getting organized, or going on a trip!
What Is So Bad about Lead Paint? – New Jersey Painting Information
We are bombarded every day by warnings. Computer keyboards come with health warnings, children’s toys are plastered with safety warnings, and it seems like just about everyone wants you to wear gloves, or eye protection, or to consult a physician before use! So, it’s understandable that we might be a little skeptical about the dangers
Making Your New Jersey Home Feel Brighter
Photo by Martha O’Hara Interiors Let’s face it, the winter months can be hard! Cold weather and less daylight probably have you thinking longingly back to the sweltering summer months. Before you book a flight somewhere tropical we’ve got a few ideas to help your home feel brighter and happier without having to relocate.
Using Primer In Your New Jersey Home
We talk a lot about painting. But there is a step that comes before paint that can make the difference between a paint job turning out just okay and one that looks great. We’re talking about using primer.
Selecting a Paint Roller Cover
One of the most useful tools in a painter’s toolbox is a paint roller. Rollers make it possible to apply paint to large surfaces quickly with less waste and a smooth finish, but it requires picking the appropriate cover for your surface.