Painting Tips

Check The Wood First Before you start repainting on wood, according to SPPI exterior painters, make sure it is in mint condition. Tap it to test for rot using a dull knife or a screwdriver. A very soft or crumbly feel is a telltale sign that only means only one thing: the wood is rotting. If the damage is less than 50 percent of the entire wood area, you can still salvage it by using a well-known substance you can buy at any auto parts store to repair the wood. Check out our Newsletter f...

Try To Experiment House painters tip: If you want to make sure you got yourself high-quality paint, try to experiment on an inconspicuous corner of your house. Remember that paint quality can definitely make a difference. If you find yourself twiddling your thumbs for quite some time as you wait for the paint to dry, then you may have picked one that is of inferior quality. Good paint is quick-drying while its lesser quality counterpart remains gluey longer if you paint too thickly or on ...

You Don't Have To Be Traditional There are no limits to interior painting and on how you can play with paint. You do not have to be traditional all the time about how or what paint color you put into your home. Interior painting or doing the painting yourself in specific is the chance to rediscover your creativity. Go ahead and personalize your walls and ceiling. Stretch your imagination by trying on various paint effects. Do your wall in different colors or shades, or apply different fin...

Make Sure You Choose The Right Kind And Quality Of Paint Brightening up your children’s rooms does not end with your choice of colors, according to our expert residential painters. Make sure you choose the right kind and quality of paint to ensure the best results. High quality semi-gloss and high gloss paint are smart choices to keep hand prints, as well as crayon, pencil, marker and even food stains from ruining the walls. You may even use chalkboard and glitter (glow in the dark) paint...

Our Residential Painters Would Like To Ask... Do you feel the urge to fling a thick coat of paint at once so you do not have to do another coat? SPPI expert painters would recommend for you to ditch the idea. Among the most common, and not to mention biggest mistake made by people is putting too much paint on the brush or roller. Keep in mind that several thin coats in long, even strokes will always yield a better result than covering walls in a single thick coat. Again, thin will always...

No To Mildews Moisture and shade increase the chance of mold and mildew. SPPI exterior painters would never suggest for you to paint over it, because it will not do the trick. This pesky problem will just come through that fresh coat of paint. Deal with the problem before repainting. You can use a fungicide like chlorine bleach or opt for a commercial solution to kill these fungi. Know more about other painting tips from our expert interior and exterior painters by contacting SPPI.

Lights and Shadows Another factor to consider when choosing your paint color according to our interior painters: LIGHT SOURCE. Your lighting differs in every room. This will definitely affect how the eye sees the color. Before deciding on the shade you want, place a swatch of the paint on the wall and see how it appears throughout the day, particularly during those hours when you most often use the area. Only then should you make a decision.

The 40°F Rule Are you planning to give your home a paint-over anytime soon? Now is the best time to start planning for it. So, when late spring or early fall comes, you are ready to get to work. According to our exterior painters, painting your home is always best to do when the temperature is below 40°F to prevent the sun from ruining your efforts.   On the picture: ZB Residential Exterior Painting in Loganville, GA. For other exterior painting projects, visit our gallery. Cli...

Scrape, Sand and Prime SPPI's expert house painters do more than painting your house. Getting irritated with paint flaking out on you? There’s no reason for you to just take it sitting down. Here's our house painters tip: Using a wire brush, scrape off those peeling paint. Sand the surface to make sure all sharp edges are smooth. And before you even think of starting your repainting job, don’t forget to prime all bare spots. After all these steps, you are all ready to start your DIY paint...

When choosing a series of colors for your home, try using a light color and a dark color that are similar in the color range. This will help give your room depth and make it look larger. Check out our Newsletter for more articles about house painting. For free painting estimates for your next painting project, please click one of the buttons below.  We are your trusted Atlanta painters and we cater to Alpharetta, Grayson and Snellville, Georgia and to areas in and around Atlanta.