I'd highly recommend Ruben for anyone looking for a paint job. He will use any brand paint you'd like but has good pricing with Sherwin Williams so I would tell you to follow his recommendations.
Amy, I am a firm believer that a good shop vac is one of the most important tools a person can have. Sami // Poor & Pretty February 25, 2015
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Painting is a convenient and affordable way to enhance your home. Whether you’re planning on painting the interior, exterior, or both, there are plenty of steps you need to take to prepare for the project. Often, it pays to knock out both projects at once. Many companies will paint both the interior and exterior of your home. On average, it costs between $10,300 to $16,750 to do both for the average 2,500 sq.ft. house.
The ceilings are all covered in popcorn finish. We really didn’t want to keep the texture at all, but decided to forgo removing it to save money since it’s mainly an aesthetic preference anyway. But we wanted to at least get the ceiling back to looking white. Previous residents must have been smokers, as the ceiling in the living and dining room had taken on a gross yellow patina. Although popcorn with butter is delicious, you don’t want your ceiling to look like buttered popcorn. There were some unsightly water stains as well. We initially just tried painting over the stains with KILZ primer (we actually just tested one spot to experiment.) The water based primer didn’t have a chance against the stain, and within minutes it was seeping through the (several) coats of primer.
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wow – I’ve never done any sort of intense painting like that before (as a renter) but it just goes to show that there is so much to consider that I wouldn’t have thought of. Thank you for laying out these steps like this!
The team did a great job for the interior of my home, it hasn't been painted for 10 years and there were a lot repair work required, I'm amazed by the end result - made the home look brand new again. The team and Jimmy was very patient with me every step of the way and was also courteous with the family, because we were still living in the home at the time. Thank you so much for the help and will definitely use you guys agan, have already recommended you guys :)read more
Yes i completely agree with getting quality tools! I have had so many frustrations from buying garbage tools. It ends up costing more in the long run. Thank you so much for sharing this was very helpful! Painter December 26, 2020
If you’re thinking about DIYing your exterior painting project, stop right now. Painting the exterior of your home is extremely difficult, time consuming, and without the proper equipment, it’s dangerous.
There’s a big difference between painting a 200 square foot room and a 2000 square foot house. One might require just a few hours, while the other requires either multiple people or multiple days.
To figure out your home’s paintable surface area, first multiply your house’s exterior perimeter by its height. Then, measure the area of all doors, windows, shutters, and other parts of your house not included in the painting project. Subtract those numbers from the overall area of your house, and you’ll have a close estimate of your project’s size.
The winter season may be over, but the effects of its dull and dreary weather have been left on the exterior paint of your home. House painting is one of the most important home maintenance projects you can do. House painting upkeep and caulking helps protect your home from weather damage caused by water and sun. Neglecting obviously peeling exterior paint can lead to high siding replacement costs. The condition of the exterior paint also helps determine a home's value. If the exterior painting of your home reflects a high level of care, a person looking to buy a home will be more confident that other areas of your home have been given the same kind of careful attention.
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Look at areas that look like they have water damage or other types of damage. Both interior and exterior areas that are damaged will need to be fully repaired before painting. Old homes are often full of surprises when this step is taken so be prepared. A reputable painting company will make sure that all repairs (especially where water, mildew or rot is concerned) are fully completed before painting.
We recently had the exterior of our Carson City home painted by Kelly Brothers, and we could not be happier. From Mike's reasonable initial estimate, to the efficient scheduler, to the knowledgeable color consultant, to the quality job performed by Angel and his crew, to the quality check by Chase, Kelly Brothers Painting walked us through the process of painting the exterior of our home with professionalism and pride in their work. Angel and his painting crew did an outstanding job transforming our home; they were polite, quiet, and took their time. After our positive experience, we would highly recommend Kelly Brothers Painting.
Due to popular requests for ball park figures, which is a fair request for those who are considering painting or are just researching – we’ve put together an interior painting cost calculator (built in-house) to help.
Be prepared to “play” with a color wheel. We'll put one in your hands so you can see, right before your very eyes, how every color has a complementary “cousin.” Spending time with a color wheel can help you choose a color palette for your home painting project. Also known as a color scheme, it can guide many of your purchases, and not just for paint, but also for accessories and window treatments.