Painting Pros: Trust your house to the professionals
Somebody said: “Everything should be perfect in person: the soul, the face, the clothes and the thoughts”. That refers not only to a person but to everything that this person produces, especially the house. And if you see boring, not painted or bad painted house from outside you will probably thing that there is the same situation inside the house. Therefore, don’t let it happen with your house.
If you live in Chicago area, Painting Pros house painting Chicago company is the one you are looking for. This company provides both exterior and interior services using their expertise and developed technological innovations. Whether you want to refresh your interior or paint it with new colors Painting Pros is there to help you and can handle that job from the beginning until the end. Trusting your house to this house painting Chicago Company you can be sure that the colors will become a perfect match to your interior and the professionals of Painting Pros will be happy to assist you with recommendation and advice regarding the colors.
You can absolutely not worry about the damage of other surfaces at your house that shouldn’t be painted. House painting Chicago company performs its job in a professional manner. They will provide with proper protection and covering of floors, windows, furniture, etc. The surface will be properly prepared for the painting. If some services need fixing, Painting Pros employees will do that in order to provide with the high quality painting job since if the damaged surface will be painted, the results will not please you.
Painting Pros uses only high quality paints among which are Sherwin Williams, Benjamin Moore, Behr Products. The company values these paints for their color, hue , coverage and durability. During many years of experience these paints were always reliable making happy both employees and clients.
Painting Pros house painting Chicago highly appreciates the opinion of the customers and on their official website there is a survey available which helps them to identify and review the needs and level of the satisfaction of the clients. And that strategy works for Painting Pros, because the number of the clients in the area increases since they are very happy with the high quality painting services for quite affordable price.
In case the clients any questions they can easily refer all the inquiries online through the official website of the company , and the professional answer, recommendation or advise will be delivered to them shortly.
Painting Pros is a Chicago residential painting contractor you can visit our site at www.yournewpaint.com we provide quality painting services in chicagoland area.
Showing posts with label painting advice. Show all posts
Showing posts with label painting advice. Show all posts
Friday, August 12, 2011
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
Tips on Faux Paint Techniques
Tips on Faux Paint Techniques
Clouding
Paint your base color a soft sky blue and allow to dry. Mix a glaze of white and another glaze of light silver-gray. Apply white glaze to about 25% of surface of base with a soft rag in a circular rubbing motion. While the white glaze is still wet, apply a small amount of the silver-gray glaze with another rag to the "edges" of the clouds and blend in. You can create white billowy clouds or clouds that have more of the silver-gray caste to them, whichever you prefer. If you find you've gotten too much of the silver-gray on the clouds, just go over it with more of the white glaze. Allow to dry.
Crackling
Paint your base color and allow to dry. Apply a coat of glue with a damp sponge. You can use either white glue or hide glue. A thin coat of glue will make fine, small cracks such as those found in an old oil painting and a thicker coat of glue will produce larger cracks. While the glue is still tacky, apply a coat of your top coat paint. As the top coat paint dries, the glue will shrink and crackling will occur. Allow to dry and seal with acrylic.
Brown/Taupe Granite
Paint your base color in a rich dark chocolate brown paint and allow to dry. Make three separate glazes; one in black, one in taupe, and one in ivory. Brush the taupe glaze over the entire surface (a small section at a time) and then blot with a damp sea sponge. Apply the black glaze by saturating a paint brush with it and then splattering it over the surface. Do the same with more of the taupe glaze and then the ivory alternating until you have tiny splatters over the entire surface. You do not have to wait for the first taupe glaze to dry since you are not actually touching the surface. If you would like to give the final granite effect a softer look, then sprinkle the entire surface lightly with a paint brush full of mineral spirits. If you're painting a vertical surface the mineral spirits may make it drip, but for a horizontal surface, you shouldn't have any problems. Let dry for several days because of all the layers of glaze. Apply a satin or semi-gloss varnish to bring out the depth of the paint layers.
Article Resource:
George G. is sales manager for Painting Pros Chicago www.yournewpaint.com a Chicago residential painting contractor. I hope you found this article useful. When you need to paint your house, visit : http://yournewpaint.com/ , they are painting contractors based in Chicago.
Clouding
Paint your base color a soft sky blue and allow to dry. Mix a glaze of white and another glaze of light silver-gray. Apply white glaze to about 25% of surface of base with a soft rag in a circular rubbing motion. While the white glaze is still wet, apply a small amount of the silver-gray glaze with another rag to the "edges" of the clouds and blend in. You can create white billowy clouds or clouds that have more of the silver-gray caste to them, whichever you prefer. If you find you've gotten too much of the silver-gray on the clouds, just go over it with more of the white glaze. Allow to dry.
Crackling
Paint your base color and allow to dry. Apply a coat of glue with a damp sponge. You can use either white glue or hide glue. A thin coat of glue will make fine, small cracks such as those found in an old oil painting and a thicker coat of glue will produce larger cracks. While the glue is still tacky, apply a coat of your top coat paint. As the top coat paint dries, the glue will shrink and crackling will occur. Allow to dry and seal with acrylic.
Brown/Taupe Granite
Paint your base color in a rich dark chocolate brown paint and allow to dry. Make three separate glazes; one in black, one in taupe, and one in ivory. Brush the taupe glaze over the entire surface (a small section at a time) and then blot with a damp sea sponge. Apply the black glaze by saturating a paint brush with it and then splattering it over the surface. Do the same with more of the taupe glaze and then the ivory alternating until you have tiny splatters over the entire surface. You do not have to wait for the first taupe glaze to dry since you are not actually touching the surface. If you would like to give the final granite effect a softer look, then sprinkle the entire surface lightly with a paint brush full of mineral spirits. If you're painting a vertical surface the mineral spirits may make it drip, but for a horizontal surface, you shouldn't have any problems. Let dry for several days because of all the layers of glaze. Apply a satin or semi-gloss varnish to bring out the depth of the paint layers.
Article Resource:
George G. is sales manager for Painting Pros Chicago www.yournewpaint.com a Chicago residential painting contractor. I hope you found this article useful. When you need to paint your house, visit : http://yournewpaint.com/ , they are painting contractors based in Chicago.
Wednesday, January 7, 2009
How To Paint The Interior Of Your House
How To Paint The Interior Of Your House
A fresh coat of paint is the most inexpensive way to "remodel" a room. Thanks to high quality coatings and applicators, even first-time painters can achieve professional-quality results. To get a great-looking finish coat and the beautiful, long-lasting results you expect, take the time to ensure that the surface to be painted is clean, dry and smooth and coated with the correct primer.
And remember; also carry all the tools you'll need for surface preparation - such as ladders, wire brushes, paint scrapers, putty knives, wood filler and spackling paste - to prepare a surface for painting.
George G. Operations manager with www.yournewpaint.com explains that the preparation is the most important aspect to making a wall look nice. You should make it look nice as possible before painting to make it look smooth and new like, that is why a professional is best at times, they know the in and outs of skim coating a wall with plaster and large plaster replacement. Even so, many DIY’ers have comparable skills and follow these tips.
Getting Ready to Paint
Preparing the room before beginning your project not only makes it easier for you to paint, it also protects your home from inadvertent splatters or spills.
• Remove draperies, pictures, mirrors, area rugs, hardware (if possible), and switch and receptacle cover plates.
• Move all furniture to the center of the room or the room, if possible. Cover all furniture with drop cloths.
• Tape off woodwork and tape down plastic drop cloths.
• Wrap plastic around light fixtures, and use masking tape to cover any hardware you can't remove.
• Open a window or door to ensure good ventilation.
• Clean the surface as needed.
• Gaps between walls, ceilings, crown moldings and other interior trim can be filled with the appropriate caulk after priming the surface.
In addition to friendly expert advice, you can find drop cloths, masking tape, caulk and more at your neighborhood paint store.
Caution: When using oil-based coatings, keep paint away from heat, sparks and open flame. Do not smoke. Extinguish all flames, pilot lights and heaters. Turn off stoves, electrical tools, appliances and any other sources of electrical ignition. While painting and until all vapors are gone, keep the area well-ventilated.
Clean-up procedures depend largely on the paint you use. Here are guidelines for cleaning up. To maximize your investment on painting tools, make sure to clean them right after use.
Latex Paints
• Clean any spills before they dry with a paper towel dampened with water.
• Clean brushes, rollers and other tools with soap and water.
• After cleaning, flush spraying equipment with mineral spirits to prevent rusting. Follow manufacturer's safety recommendations when using mineral spirits.
Oil Alkyd Paints
• Clean any spills before they dry with a paper towel dampened with mineral spirits or paint thinner.
• Oil-based (alkyd) paint must be removed from tools with mineral spirits or paint thinner.
• Pour the cleaning material into a clean bucket and rinse brushes and rollers well.
• When done, allow the solids to settle out of the cleaner, then strain the liquid back into the original container for reuse.
• Allow the settled solids to air-dry away from children, pets or open flames, then dispose of the container in the trash.
Brushes should be kept in their original wrapper or paper-wrapped in a manner that retains their original shape before storing.
Protect Your Paint Job
Wait at least two weeks before washing the newly painted surface. After that, clean with a mild household detergent and a soft cloth or sponge.
Tips to Protect the Environment
Try to buy only the amount of paint you need so there is little to dispose of when you complete your project. If you do have leftovers, follow these guidelines:
• Save small amounts of leftover paint for future touch-ups. To keep it fresh, place a layer of plastic wrap over the mouth of the can before replacing the lid. Pound down the lid securely.
• Check with your local waste collector to see if it accepts dried latex paint. If so, place the open can in an airy spot away from children and pets. When the paint is completely dry, put it in the trash.
• Seal oil/alkyd paints in the can and store them safely away from heat sources until you can take them to an appropriate waste-disposal site, such as community paint/stain collection events where you can safely dispose of leftover paints.
• Never pour paint, stain, or any other coating down a drain, into a storm sewer or anywhere else that might contaminate the environment.
Article Resource:
George G. is sales manager for Painting Pros Chicago www.yournewpaint.com a Chicago residential painting contractor. I hope you found this article useful. When you need to paint your house, visit : http://yournewpaint.com/ , they are painting contractors based in Chicago.
A fresh coat of paint is the most inexpensive way to "remodel" a room. Thanks to high quality coatings and applicators, even first-time painters can achieve professional-quality results. To get a great-looking finish coat and the beautiful, long-lasting results you expect, take the time to ensure that the surface to be painted is clean, dry and smooth and coated with the correct primer.
And remember; also carry all the tools you'll need for surface preparation - such as ladders, wire brushes, paint scrapers, putty knives, wood filler and spackling paste - to prepare a surface for painting.
George G. Operations manager with www.yournewpaint.com explains that the preparation is the most important aspect to making a wall look nice. You should make it look nice as possible before painting to make it look smooth and new like, that is why a professional is best at times, they know the in and outs of skim coating a wall with plaster and large plaster replacement. Even so, many DIY’ers have comparable skills and follow these tips.
Getting Ready to Paint
Preparing the room before beginning your project not only makes it easier for you to paint, it also protects your home from inadvertent splatters or spills.
• Remove draperies, pictures, mirrors, area rugs, hardware (if possible), and switch and receptacle cover plates.
• Move all furniture to the center of the room or the room, if possible. Cover all furniture with drop cloths.
• Tape off woodwork and tape down plastic drop cloths.
• Wrap plastic around light fixtures, and use masking tape to cover any hardware you can't remove.
• Open a window or door to ensure good ventilation.
• Clean the surface as needed.
• Gaps between walls, ceilings, crown moldings and other interior trim can be filled with the appropriate caulk after priming the surface.
In addition to friendly expert advice, you can find drop cloths, masking tape, caulk and more at your neighborhood paint store.
Caution: When using oil-based coatings, keep paint away from heat, sparks and open flame. Do not smoke. Extinguish all flames, pilot lights and heaters. Turn off stoves, electrical tools, appliances and any other sources of electrical ignition. While painting and until all vapors are gone, keep the area well-ventilated.
Clean-up procedures depend largely on the paint you use. Here are guidelines for cleaning up. To maximize your investment on painting tools, make sure to clean them right after use.
Latex Paints
• Clean any spills before they dry with a paper towel dampened with water.
• Clean brushes, rollers and other tools with soap and water.
• After cleaning, flush spraying equipment with mineral spirits to prevent rusting. Follow manufacturer's safety recommendations when using mineral spirits.
Oil Alkyd Paints
• Clean any spills before they dry with a paper towel dampened with mineral spirits or paint thinner.
• Oil-based (alkyd) paint must be removed from tools with mineral spirits or paint thinner.
• Pour the cleaning material into a clean bucket and rinse brushes and rollers well.
• When done, allow the solids to settle out of the cleaner, then strain the liquid back into the original container for reuse.
• Allow the settled solids to air-dry away from children, pets or open flames, then dispose of the container in the trash.
Brushes should be kept in their original wrapper or paper-wrapped in a manner that retains their original shape before storing.
Protect Your Paint Job
Wait at least two weeks before washing the newly painted surface. After that, clean with a mild household detergent and a soft cloth or sponge.
Tips to Protect the Environment
Try to buy only the amount of paint you need so there is little to dispose of when you complete your project. If you do have leftovers, follow these guidelines:
• Save small amounts of leftover paint for future touch-ups. To keep it fresh, place a layer of plastic wrap over the mouth of the can before replacing the lid. Pound down the lid securely.
• Check with your local waste collector to see if it accepts dried latex paint. If so, place the open can in an airy spot away from children and pets. When the paint is completely dry, put it in the trash.
• Seal oil/alkyd paints in the can and store them safely away from heat sources until you can take them to an appropriate waste-disposal site, such as community paint/stain collection events where you can safely dispose of leftover paints.
• Never pour paint, stain, or any other coating down a drain, into a storm sewer or anywhere else that might contaminate the environment.
Article Resource:
George G. is sales manager for Painting Pros Chicago www.yournewpaint.com a Chicago residential painting contractor. I hope you found this article useful. When you need to paint your house, visit : http://yournewpaint.com/ , they are painting contractors based in Chicago.
Thursday, December 11, 2008
What questions and information do I ask when hiring a painter?
1.What Kind of Guarantee or Warranty do you offer? Industry standards provide for a one-year limited warranty. We are very confident in our work and thus offer a two-year labor and material warranty. Elastomeric coatings used for stucco and masonry can receive from 5 to 10 year* manufacturer's labor and material warranties. (*Depends on painting procedures followed.)
2.Why Repaint the Exterior? Painting the exterior of your home or business will do more than simply create an attractive appearance. It will provide protection from the sun, the weather, and other environmental factors that can gradually damage your home or building and protect your investment. Important considerations are:
• Choosing attractive colors*
• Choosing correct types of paint
• Selecting proper applicators
• Proper surface preparation
• Following manufactuer's suggested application procedures
• Thorough clean up
*See 3 and 4: How do I Choose the Right Exterior Colors
3.How do I Choose the Right Exterior Colors? Whether you're painting your home for the first time or simply repainting it, you will want to carefully select exterior colors. Here are some points to remember when making your selection:
• Consider Neighboring Homes. You'll want yours to be compatible with those surrounding it and not exactly the same.
• Consider the area in which you live. For example, multi-color Victorians are appropriate in San Francisco, but would seem out of place in some other areas.
• On homes with unique architectural detail, use an additional color to emphasize them. To get ideas on colors to choose, look at actual homes, magazines, or go to a paint supplier's website to use the Virtual house painting wizard. (See Industry Links)
4.How do I Choose the Right Interior Colors? The following are some questions to consider when choosing colors for the interior of your home.
• How do you want the room to feel? We all react differently to color, depending on our associations with it. But it's always extremely powerful. Don't underestimate the effect it can have on your mood.
• How will the room be used? In a small space where you won't spend much time, such as a powder bath or entry, color can be much more dramatic.
• Will it be a day room or a night room? It is wise to paint test swatches on your walls and check them at the time of day when you plan to use the room. The quality of natural light changes considerably during the course of the day.
• What are the predominant colors of your furniture, upholstery, carpets, and artwork? Look to them for inspiration, but fight the impulse to match too exactly.
5.How do I Choose the Best Contractor? No matter who you award the contract to, here is a list of things that every reputable painting company should provide.
• Written estimate The scope of the contract should be clearly defined including areas to be finished, surface preparation, type of material, number of coats, and total project cost.
• How long has the company been in business? Statistics indicate that most contracting failures occur within the first five years of operation. Who will perform the work? Competency of personnel and quality of work is often questionable when completed by seasonal or part time employees or subcontracted painting companies.
• When is the job to be paid? When a contractor requests significant payment before work begins, it is usually a sign of insufficient credit or under capitalization. Either or both could lead to problems.
• Who did you speak with when you were first called? A personal response to your call assures you prompt attention to your needs now and in the future. Voicemail or message service cannot always produce the same results. Ask for the contractor's mobile number.
• Were references offered? References will help you determine the contractor's ability to perform.
• Is the contractor properly insured? If the contractor is not adequately insured, you risk having to insure the project yourself.
• Is the contractor properly licensed? It is illegal for a contractor to contract and receive payment for work without a license. A homeowner has no recourse against an unlicensed contractor with the State Contractors Board.
• What is the warranty on the project? Material and labor warranties which are longer than those mandated by law indicate confidence in the ability to perform as promised.
Article Resource:
George G. is sales manager for Painting Pros Chicago www.yournewpaint.com a Chicago residential painting contractor. I hope you found this article useful. When you need to paint your house, visit : http://yournewpaint.com/ , they are painting contractors based in Chicago.
2.Why Repaint the Exterior? Painting the exterior of your home or business will do more than simply create an attractive appearance. It will provide protection from the sun, the weather, and other environmental factors that can gradually damage your home or building and protect your investment. Important considerations are:
• Choosing attractive colors*
• Choosing correct types of paint
• Selecting proper applicators
• Proper surface preparation
• Following manufactuer's suggested application procedures
• Thorough clean up
*See 3 and 4: How do I Choose the Right Exterior Colors
3.How do I Choose the Right Exterior Colors? Whether you're painting your home for the first time or simply repainting it, you will want to carefully select exterior colors. Here are some points to remember when making your selection:
• Consider Neighboring Homes. You'll want yours to be compatible with those surrounding it and not exactly the same.
• Consider the area in which you live. For example, multi-color Victorians are appropriate in San Francisco, but would seem out of place in some other areas.
• On homes with unique architectural detail, use an additional color to emphasize them. To get ideas on colors to choose, look at actual homes, magazines, or go to a paint supplier's website to use the Virtual house painting wizard. (See Industry Links)
4.How do I Choose the Right Interior Colors? The following are some questions to consider when choosing colors for the interior of your home.
• How do you want the room to feel? We all react differently to color, depending on our associations with it. But it's always extremely powerful. Don't underestimate the effect it can have on your mood.
• How will the room be used? In a small space where you won't spend much time, such as a powder bath or entry, color can be much more dramatic.
• Will it be a day room or a night room? It is wise to paint test swatches on your walls and check them at the time of day when you plan to use the room. The quality of natural light changes considerably during the course of the day.
• What are the predominant colors of your furniture, upholstery, carpets, and artwork? Look to them for inspiration, but fight the impulse to match too exactly.
5.How do I Choose the Best Contractor? No matter who you award the contract to, here is a list of things that every reputable painting company should provide.
• Written estimate The scope of the contract should be clearly defined including areas to be finished, surface preparation, type of material, number of coats, and total project cost.
• How long has the company been in business? Statistics indicate that most contracting failures occur within the first five years of operation. Who will perform the work? Competency of personnel and quality of work is often questionable when completed by seasonal or part time employees or subcontracted painting companies.
• When is the job to be paid? When a contractor requests significant payment before work begins, it is usually a sign of insufficient credit or under capitalization. Either or both could lead to problems.
• Who did you speak with when you were first called? A personal response to your call assures you prompt attention to your needs now and in the future. Voicemail or message service cannot always produce the same results. Ask for the contractor's mobile number.
• Were references offered? References will help you determine the contractor's ability to perform.
• Is the contractor properly insured? If the contractor is not adequately insured, you risk having to insure the project yourself.
• Is the contractor properly licensed? It is illegal for a contractor to contract and receive payment for work without a license. A homeowner has no recourse against an unlicensed contractor with the State Contractors Board.
• What is the warranty on the project? Material and labor warranties which are longer than those mandated by law indicate confidence in the ability to perform as promised.
Article Resource:
George G. is sales manager for Painting Pros Chicago www.yournewpaint.com a Chicago residential painting contractor. I hope you found this article useful. When you need to paint your house, visit : http://yournewpaint.com/ , they are painting contractors based in Chicago.
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