Painting Articles & Tips For Boston Homeowners

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Boston House Painting Tips - Knowing when it's time to paint is important. Knowing what type of paint to use is vital. Prepping the work area is critical. Knowledge is power: some helpful tips to consider before you paint:  (Continue)

The Effect of Light & Color - Boston painting contractors and color consultants consider the direction a room faces. Whether it is north, south, east, or west, makes a great deal of difference to the choice of color scheme.  (Continue)

What You Need To Know When Hiring A Painting Contractor - Hiring a Boston painting contractor should involve more than just making a few phone calls and picking out colors. After all, these contractors will spend several days or weeks remodeling your house and working around all your prized possessions. It pays to take some time to evaluate who will be doing this type of home improvement project.  (Continue)

Using Color Psychology to Sell Your Home - When painting your Boston home for resale, choosing the right colors can make a huge difference in your paycheck at closing. For instance, did you know that the exterior color of houses selling most quickly is a certain shade of yellow, but that choosing the wrong shade of yellow can kill a sale?  (Continue)

What You Need To Know About Exterior Mildew - At one time or another, most Boston area homeowners are faced with dark discolorations on their bricks, painted surfaces, sidewalks, etc. Because this discoloration appears gradually, many homeowners believe it to be a natural accumulation of dirt and other air borne particles. The fact is, these discolorations are actually a living, growing organism-- mildew.   (Continue)

Choosing Paint Color Like A Pro - Summer is the ideal time to catch up on your home improvement projects, including interior painting. But if you’re having trouble picking the perfect paint color for your summer home decorating project, don’t feel bad – even professional decorators may need help from time to time. For years, the only way to envision paint on a wall was by taking a tiny paint chip, holding it at arms length and squinting. But today, this process has been greatly improved with the creation of a number of helpful color tools.   (Continue)

Why Hiring A Boston Painter Makes Sense - When deciding on whether or not to hire a painting contractor, there are several things to keep in mind. At the top of the list is the fact that a licensed house painting contractor has two things many homeowners do not; experience and expertise.  (Continue)