I’ll be remembering the bleach trick for stained ceilings – the previous owner of my house was also a smoker, and I’m hoping the staining wasn’t so bad that it will seep through as we just painted straight over.
When it comes to color temperature, SW Iron Ore registers on the cool side with slight blue or slate gray undertones. Pair it with a neutral white siding color like Pure White or Alabaster for a beautiful, crisp contrast. If you prefer Benjamin Moore, a comparable shade is Wrought Iron (2124-10).
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Oh wow, this looks like SO much work! I guess I have been renting in big cities for so long and not painting myself. However, any time my family does they DIY – and it’s always a much better, more creative job than when they pay someone!! The whole house is your canvas =) Gerilyn Larsen February 25, 2015
The weather and climate of where you live will greatly impact how long your exterior paint film will last. If your home experiences harsh, direct sunlight all summer, the paint will bubble and fade more quickly than if your home was in a shady area. Alternatively, if you live in an area with long, harsh winters, high humidity, or bad storms, your paint could fail sooner and cause the exterior paint film to age at a faster rate.
If you’re planning to list your home on the market, one of the easiest and most cost-effective ways to increase its value is also one of the simplest: paint.
Keep in mind that pricing will vary based on the cost of materials and labor where your home is located. Get at least three quotes to ensure you’re getting optimal services at a competitive price.
One of the risks of sanding the old way was releasing dust containing lead into the air. Because we serve older areas of Philadelphia and the rest of Southeastern Pennsylvania, Nolan Painting often works inside homes built before 1978. This means there is a higher risk of lead paint being involved, but you don’t have to worry with the Festool CT HEPA Dust Extractor. The vacuum and filter are connected directly to the sanding tool, and capture dust as it is released, greatly reducing the chance of particulates filtering through the air.
Yes! Would love to know what paint and finish you used for the house and trim. Beautiful!
To clean wood, vinyl, or aluminum siding, you will need a hose, sponge, stiff-bristle brush with extension pole, bucket, and mild detergent such as laundry soap or a TSP substitute. Scrub the surface with the soapy mixture, and then rinse it with clear water.
Did you know that the time of year you choose to paint the interior can have a drastic effect on the price of your job? If you want to save on paint costs, you may want to consider booking a time slot during the off-season.
When painting your home, it’s best to do it when it’s cooler. This is because direct sunlight can cause your paint to dry too quickly. This will not affect the actual paint. It just means harder work for the exterior house painters. Heat allows for visible brush strokes and general unevenness. This issue will also occur if it’s especially hot out, so if possible, only paint on days with mild weather. Or, follow the sun. While the sun is on one side of the home you can paint the opposing side. House painters call this chasing the sun.
Even if you go it alone, specialize to keep your initial investment low. If you do only interior painting, for example, you might get by with one ladder, a few brushes, rollers, basic hand tools and such, for an investment of less than $300. Again, you can add to your tools as you need to (every job is a bit different), and parlay profits into the equipment necessary for exterior painting or working on large commercial properties.
To improve coverage of your finish paint coats, you can tint the primer toward the finish color.
Lead paint testing costs $200 to $400, while lead removal and repainting runs $13 per square foot or $3.75 per square foot for encasement. For the exterior of a home, there is also the option of vinyl siding with lead containment for $8.50 per square foot. Lead Paint Testing and Removal Costs Process Average Cost Lead Paint Testing $200 – $400 Lead Paint Removal and Repainting $13 /SF Lead Paint Encasement $3.75 /SF Vinyl Siding with Lead Containment $8.50 /LF
Before the yellowing gets too bad, keep in mind that ceiling paint tends to last about twice as long as wall paint. So, getting your home’s ceilings repainted every other time you get your walls painted can help keep your ceilings looking bright. When you trust your ceiling paint project to a professional painting company, it can often last up to 10 years.
Even though you might end up with a messier paint job, you still have the option to paint your own house. You could save thousands of dollars compared to hiring a pro, and the larger your home is, the greater your savings will be.
Following is a list of tools that are typically helpful. Most of these are sold at home improvement centers or online. If you don’t already own or want to buy some of the pricier tools, you can often rent them. Garden hose with high-pressure nozzle Stiff-bristle brush with extension pole Bucket and detergent or TSP substitute Drop cloths, plastic sheeting, and painter’s tape Hook-blade paint scraper and molding scraper Wire brush Respirator, dust masks, and safety goggles Putty knife and 5-in-1 tool Work gloves and latex gloves Stepladder and/or extension ladder Disk sander or random-orbit sander and sandpaper Caulking gun and caulking compound Paintbrushes (see below for information about selecting) Paint rollers and extension poles 5-gallon bucket with roller grid Paint sprayer* (see below) Select the Right Paintbrushes