Author: Sabrina Williams

Hydrate and Re Hydrate A major concern when painting during the summer season, particularly for exterior painters, are dehydration and heat stroke. We are all aware that painting is such a rigorous work which is made doubly so by the heat. Remember to hydrate and rehydrate yourself by drinking lots of water. It would be great too if you can drink up some Gatorade too. Remember though to avoid fluids with lots of sugar content and that water, still, is the best to take to beat dehydration. As ...

Choosing Colors When Painting Old Homes Updating the facade of an older home brings up one important question SPPI exterior painters and home owners ask: Stay true to history or update the look? You can go either way. You can recreate the original look by having a professional analyze old paint chips to bring back the color scheme that was used when your home was built. You can also steer from the past and give your home an updated feel by using modern shades that can actually play up its ...

Spot The Eco-Friendly Paint Did you know that there is a very easy way to spot eco-friendly or green paint from conventional ones? Just lift that lid off and sniff. Conventional paints will always have that “fresh paint” scent that is loaded with harmful fumes from volatile organic compounds (VOC) and plasticizers that can cause serious harm to your health even years after painting. Eco-friendly paints, on the other hand, gives off little or no harmful odor since these are low in VOC or mad...

Forecast Is Needed Nothing can be more frustrating than having to hit the pause button when painting the exterior of your house because of the turn in weather condition. SPPI exterior painters know that it will serve you well to check on the weather first before starting anything. You can check online, via your local news, or even from your smartphones through various weather applications. Choose that period when there will be at least three to four days of sunshine to give ample time for t...

Check Your Kitchen For Ingredients Want to banish mold and mildew from your deck, siding and trim before it becomes hot and humid, particularly if you plan to do a little interior and exterior painting as part of your summer activities? Here is our exterior painters tip: Nothing that a cup of bleach, a cup of white vinegar and a gallon of water cannot solve. Mix them and apply the solution with a sponge or scrubber over gloved hands, making sure you do not drip any on plants or shrubs. An e...

Check The Outer Joints Of Your Homes Whether you are preparing for the coming of summer or next winter, it’s always a good idea to check the outer joints of your homes where various materials converge. SPPI expert exterior painters would advise that you should make sure there are no cracks or openings that can lead to leaks and ruin the paint on your walls, ceilings and even floors. Keep water and hot air leak, and insect incursion away during the summer months, or cold air leaks during win...