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Top Painting Mistakes

You’ve been experimenting with colors and finger painting since you were a child, so painting a room should be easy, right? Wrong. Inexperienced homeowners often don’t have the proper tools and techniques needed for a flawless paint job. Fortunately, Doug Smith has over 30 years’ experience in painting and home remodeling. Call Doug to avoid making these common painting mistakes:

  1. Impatience. Painting a room takes weeks or months of planning. Be sure to shop around for the right tools and take time to consider your needs. Additionally, don’t rush the painting process. Make sure your paint style is consistent and that the wall dries between coats.
  2. Poor preparation. It’s important to begin painting with a clean slate. Repair holes, sand the wall, vacuum the room, and wash the walls before painting so you have a fresh area to remodel. Also, think about whether or not you need to prepare your surfaces with primer.
  3. Not using the right tools. Different walls and textures require different tools. Do you need a brush or a roller? Which paint finish do you need? Doug can use the proper tools to create a beautiful paint job every time.
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May 16, 2012 | Categories: House Painter Grapevine | Leave A Comment »

Creating Custom Faux Paint Textures

Paint comes in a variety of colors and finishes to express your creativity and improve the visual appearance of your room. If you want to spice up plain walls, faux painting is a great way to add texture and interest to a solid wall. Faux techniques use paint, glaze, and unique tools to imitate a certain finish—like marble, stone, wood grain, silk, leather, and other interesting designs.

Faux Materials

Faux painting techniques include dragging, washing, whisking, rolling, stippling, and graining to produce unique textures. At your local paint store, you will probably find all different styles and sizes of brushes. Each brush has its own purpose and can create a different look. However, some of your common household items can also create unique splatters and patterns on the wall. Doug recommends these everyday items:

May 9, 2012 | Categories: Texture Options | Leave A Comment »

National Home Remodeling Month

 

May is National Home Remodeling Month! Remodeling your home allows you to customize your needs and enhance the value of your home. As a house painter and general contractor in Grapevine, Doug Smith can show homeowners what to consider when remodeling their houses.

It’s easier (and more affordable) to remodel your house than to buy a new one. When deciding what you want to change about your house, try to decide what would make your house more comfortable, safer, or more enjoyable.

You may need to update your area to make it more convenient or to adjust to new lifestyle changes. For example, as you age, you may need to widen doorways, install wall handles, and brighten your lights. On the other hand, you may need to accommodate a new baby by rearranging furniture, redoing room traffic, or adding extra living spaces. You need to consider what features will make your home more comfortable and enjoyable.

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May 2, 2012 | Categories: Home Improvement | Leave A Comment »

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