Primers and Sealers

By on October 28, 2011 in paint

Exterior Paint Questions – Should I Use a Primer? Primers and sealers help the paint adhere to the surface and make the surface more accepting of a topcoat.  Primers and sealers also prevent stains and tannins from bleeding through the paint.  These stain-blocking primers are particularly useful on “staining” woods such as redwood, cedar, and [...]

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Paint or Stain – What is the difference

By on September 8, 2011 in paint

What is the difference between Stain and Paint? For the most part, stain is the same as paint. It is composed of pigments and a vehicle, ingredients that perform the same functions as they do in paint. Both stain and paint provide protection and add color, but that is where the similarities stop. Most of [...]

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Common Paint Problems Mildew

By on August 31, 2011 in paint

Mildew: Black, gray, or brown spots or areas found on the paint film or caulk bead. Possible Cause: Mildew forms most often on areas that tend to be damp, or receive little or no direct sunlight (e.g. bathrooms, kitchens, and laundry rooms). Painting over a substrate or coating on which mildew had not been completely [...]

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Interior Exterior Painting

By on August 18, 2011 in paint

Paint Touch-up tips A common question asked by homeowners and contractors alike is how to achieve satisfactory results when touching up a wall or other painted surface. Over time, most painted surfaces will require some amount of touch-up to correct any blemishes or repaired areas. Paint touch-ups will be effected by several factors during application [...]

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Paint Tips – Choosing exterior colors

By on August 11, 2011 in paint

Consider these paint tips for successful exterior colors: • Be aware of the roof color. It is an item that most homeowners are not going to change until absolutely necessary. Don’t try to ignore the color, work with it to create a tasteful color scheme. • Take natural materials on the house into consideration – [...]

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Repair Wrinkled Drywall

By on November 16, 2010 in paint

WRINKLED OR BULGING DRYWALL TAPE JOINT REPAIR As much as we’d like to caulk or spackle over a wrinkled or bulging tape joint, the proper repair is not so simple. The bond between the drywall and the paper tape has been broken, and there now exists an air space between the tape and drywall, so [...]

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