How Long Does New Paint Take To Dry?
New paint whether latex and acrylic should take 30-120 minutes to adhere to the surface, but it may take as long as 30 days to fully cure. One way to help with the dry and cure times is to [...]
New paint whether latex and acrylic should take 30-120 minutes to adhere to the surface, but it may take as long as 30 days to fully cure. One way to help with the dry and cure times is to [...]
A paint system is a system that consists of sealers, primers, and paints that work together to produce a durable and beautiful finish.
The type of preparation needed to be complete before working on your property is dependent on the vision you have for your project. In other words, we tailor the needs of each homeowner to match the specifications for your [...]
A common question we get asked is, "Once Painting Is Complete, Do You Put My House Back In Order?" Prior to the project starting, we ask that everything gets taken off the wall as our focus is mainly on [...]
Many times customers ask, "Is it possible to keep the historical look of my home?" The answer is yes! If you hire a contractor who specializes in historical home restoration, that is. A professional contractor who works on older [...]
If you have a historical home, hire a skilled contractor who knows the essential specialty repair services. Dealing with older homes vs. new homes is a big difference. Specifically, the amount of learning, training, and skill required is largely [...]
If your house tested positive for lead, make sure to test both the inside and outside painted surfaces for lead-based paint. Often, if one side of your house tested positive, they both tend to have lead paint. In this [...]
The lead test consists of a home swab test, a lab test, and an XRF Device. Home TestingĀ (swab): There are different types of home lead tests. Pens used to wipe across the wall and identify lead aren't the most [...]
Often customers want to know how many coats of paint to apply to the interior of their home. The first coat is primer specific. oil, latex, color blocking, odor-blocking, shellac primer should be applied if the paint is anything [...]
How To Treat Mold And Mildew (ex. Shower) Clean it with bleach Prime it Add mildewcide additive to an interior premium paint (upgrade the paint if needed)
Kitchens and bathrooms are both high moisture areas, especially if your bathroom has a lack of ventilation and airflow. If your bathroom does not have a fan or window, paint failure is almost bound to happen. Common ways to [...]
You should repaint your home any time you see paint failing, chipping, cracking, fading, or discoloration. Each house is different so we often recommend going through a small checklist every so often just to keep your house up to [...]