christine, Author at SPPI

Ways to Correct Your Interior Design Color Myths

Posted on 06/20/201504/07/2022 by christine

When it comes to colors, designers seem to disagree on many issues. You probably heard that beige is boring, monochromatic colors can be pretty cold and unwelcoming and white makes a room appear larger. There are lots of myths, though. If you found out that some of the things you heard about color schemes and interior design aren’t quite true, now is time to fix them. Check out how you can correct some of the most common interior design color myths. Dark Colors Equal Depressing While it is tr...

Ask Dave: SPPI Atlanta Painter

Posted on 06/17/201503/25/2020 by christine

Question: Hi Dave! I chanced upon your company as I was browsing in the internet. I thought that you could spare some of your precious time with me and help with my problem. Those worn closets in my kids’ rooms are very special. These are heirlooms I cannot easily put away. I want to do a restoration that would look like the original. Can you do something about it? Still, there are other sets of furniture that I would like to be fixed and they have been kept for quite some time. Th...

Painting Tip: Early Summer House Protection

Posted on 06/15/201512/13/2022 by christine

Fall is fast approaching, protect your house from the cold weather. Give your deck a thorough pressure washing. The recent moisture caused by winds and rainfall has thus intensified the formation of molds and mildew ready to break in the woods anytime. Maximize your time and effort. Do some caulking and sealing, too. Save energy. Examine your walls and windows for possible leaks and apply some sealants that will prevent heat from coming out of your house. The good condition of your walls...

Exterior Painting Tip: Keep Your Deck Away from Hazardous Elements

Posted on 06/14/201505/17/2023 by christine

Safeguard your deck from ultraviolet (UV) rays, strong rains, molds and mildew. Paint and stain your deck with products from Sherwin Williams. They have several specialized products that is proven to contain protective contents to fight these hazardous elements. It will definitely protect your porch or decks as the products reduce heat brought about by direct sunlight (UV rays). Plus, they have a complete line of of products in helping you maintain, restore and beautify your deck projects...

Color Visualization: Trending Exterior Paint Designs for your Structure

Posted on 06/13/201503/25/2020 by christine

Guess it’s time to give your structure a good facelift, let’s do it! A reminder from the SPPI Perhaps you have some projects on the pipeline, important ones, but for sure you can spare a cost to revitalize that old- rugged paint on your structure – build a showcase, it is good for your PR (public relations). A property color that is YOU – one that you love, something for people to admire. SPPI can surely help you try in 2015. Get a glance at the image above, a house painted with brick-red and...

What is SPPI’s White Glove Service?

Posted on 06/10/201502/09/2021 by christine

White Glove Service? Hmm… what is it all about, another technical term? With few yardsticks, the SPPI focuses with a model that is best practice in phases of painting, caulking, pressure cleaning, or its derivatives. In other words, a White Glove Service is a “CSW” (complete staff work) based on a “premium service package” where everything is delivered by the service provider, end-to-end, and it is stipulated in the Contract. Here’s how the job goes for you: A good performance means th...

Interior Painting: Paint Fast, Paint Best… Over a Wallpaper

Posted on 06/07/201503/25/2020 by christine

Why strip wallpapers if you can apply other technique? Just imagine the difficulty of doing stripping job, and yet, you can still see thick traces that linger behind after all your efforts. Not to mention a damage on your sheetrock when you overdo scraping, it became costly even more. Upsetting! An option is to paint over it! You may be wondering “how should a paint be successfully neat over a wallpaper?” It is a job made-easy by professionals who do it the most nonchalant way. Tak...

Refreshing Summer Paint Color Mix

Posted on 06/03/201512/13/2022 by christine

Summer Paint Color Summer is definitely the best season not just for relaxing, but also for making different renovations in your home. Whether you decide to redecorate, expand your real estate property or repaint the internal or the external part of your home, it is best to plan those things for the summer. During this period you will probably also have enough free time to think about the different renovation projects you want to do, as well as make the necessary plans and preparations. The s...

Commercial Painting: Your Deck is an Investment

Posted on 05/30/201503/25/2020 by christine

How far can you go in preserving your deck? Let its beauty manifest even at a distance. Knowingly or unknowingly, you may have invested a meaty sum of money in building up because you want to have a nice visitor’s lounge. Since it is situated outside, it is vulnerable, open to hazardous elements like stormy, sunny or snowy weather conditions. Once built, you need to maintain it by thorough cleaning and staining. How often should a deck be cleaned and stained? A pressure washing is advised...

5 Ways to Fix Interior Painting Mistakes

Posted on 05/27/201512/13/2022 by christine

5 Ways to Fix Interior Painting Mistakes Adding a little color in your home can really change the vibe of your place, especially when you recently went through relocation. Interior painting and decoration are a great way to turn your house into a home. Selecting the right paint is easier said than done.When left on your own devices you easily become overwhelmed by the infinite amount of choices. What’s the difference between ivory white and vanilla? How can you make your small apar...