Closed for 2 days during the holidays Christmas Day 12/25/13 New Years Day 1/1/14 If you are looking to get your home or business painted during the holiday weeks then Paint Kings can get it done for you. Our staff will working Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday during the weeks of Christmas and New Years. Our office will open from 7 am – 4pm most days and 7 am – noon on Christmas Eve and New Years Eve. This is a great time of the year to get that busy office painted or to get w
Happy Thanksgiving from your friendly painters at The Paint Kings. While the holidays are a time for friends, family and fun, there can be some stress associated with them. For one thing, relatives you see once a year pop by to enjoy a warm meal and check out the latest and greatest improvements to your home. Or lack there of. But not to fret, all it takes is a few hours and you can freshen up your abode and keep the in-laws in awe. Here are some house painting tips for your holiday headac
Neutral Colors for Exterior Painting and Interior Paint Jobs When it comes to neutral colors there is no color more neutral than White. But white is never just white. Pure White, in terms of light, is the collection of all colors, reflecting everything evenly. In terms of paint, pure white is just a pain, so that’s why there is off white. Off whites can range from incredibly white to near tan, blue, pink, etc. This gives you the ability to match the white to the rest of your décor with out
Exterior Stucco Paint vs Interior Paint A question that comes up a lot is; What is the difference between exterior paints and interior paints? And, why can’t I use the same paint for both projects? A few decades ago the answers would have been not much difference and I see no reason why you couldn’t. But with advancements in the chemistry of paint, the products have pulled away from each to become specialty products. So if you are painting exterior stucco or any interior painting sur
Having trouble removing stains? Instead of just painting over an unsightly stain; Here are suggestions to remove stains on freshly painted surfaces. Please follow the safety instructions for any house hold products your are using. Also any cleaning product/applicator, including warm water and a rag, can potentially change the appearance of the paint, so start with a small part before trying over a larger area. Remove Crayon & Washable Markers ◾For less severe marks, try using a wet sponge w
Interior House Painting Tips Here are a few tips to consider when painting the inside of your home. Picking a color can be the most daunting part of any potential paint job but also the most fun. Remember to look around your house and take into account the permanent and semi permanent fixtures before choosing a color. Paint is cheap when compared to replacing cabinets, tile, countertops, etc. Happy house painting. Color is affected by the primary and secondary sources of light in a given room. I
So you’ve decided to paint. You’ve called around and received a few reputable bids, you’ve looked over your budget and selected a painting company. Now what You need a color. Instead of browsing endless paint chips at your local DIY store. Go to Paint Kings color wheel and find color schemes that meet your taste. Then visit your local Dunn Edwards store to meet with a color consultant and take home several samples that appeal to you. When you get back home paint them to the wall (or the outside
Discover your ideal “special feature” wall. Accent walls work best when there seems to be a logical reason why a particular wall invites special treatment, compared with other walls in the room. A dramatic architectural feature like a fireplace or an antique armoire may be good reasons to make a special wall stand out with color. Determine the “reason” why a wall might be painted with a standout color by asking a friend to enter your room and then quickly tell you which wall attracts her eye fir
Get touch up tips for the holidays. 1. Use your original paint If you have the original paint and it’s still in good condition, we recommend using it for your interior painting touchup needs. That way, you can be sure that the color you’re using will blend well into the existing paint and it is the correct finish. It is possible that you don’t have any leftover paint, and you will need to scrape a small sample off your wall to obtain a professional color match. 2. Clean and prepare the wall Dirt
Choosing your right product Choosing the Right Type of Paint Many factors determine the type of paint that you should use on any given paint job, including the nature of the surface you want to paint and its condition, the age of the surface, and the type of paint previously used on the surface, if any. Virtually all the paints that you might use around the home fall into two general categories: water-based latex paints; and solvent-based paints, which are commonly referred to as oil-based paint
