You can’t cover large areas like ceilings, extra-tall walls or stairwells in single, continuous strokes, so the best way to minimize lap marks on these areas is to feather out the paint along the edges that you can’t keep wet. The thinner, feathered coat of paint will avoid the buildup that causes the lap mark. […]
Read More boise painting contractors, diy painting, exterior painting, house painting, house painting hacks, house painting tutorials, painting a room, painting contractorsWhat is haloing? Corners and areas next to trim that are painted only with a brush have a noticeably different texture than the surrounding paint. This is haloing. To ensure the finished texture will be consistent in these areas, brush on the paint, then immediately roll it out before the paint dries.
Read More boise painting contractors, diy painting, exterior painting, house painting hacks, house painting tutorials, Idaho painting, interior paintingFreshly painted walls often look blotchy. The color is uniform, but the sheen isn’t consistent. This usually occurs over the holes and cracks you patched with a filler or drywall compound. The porous fillers absorb the paint, dulling the surface (a problem called “flashing”). When light hits these dull spots, they stick out like a […]
Read More ada county painters, boise idaho painters, boise Idaho painting, boise paint contractors, boise painter, boise painters, caldwell painters, diy painting, exterior painting, house painting hacksRolling out of a 5 gallon bucket: For large jobs, use the bucket and a roller screen rather than a roller tray. It’s much faster to load your roller with the screen than to use a roller pan. Simply dunk the roller into the paint bucket, then roll it along the screen until it stops dripping.
Read More boise Idaho painting, boise painting contractors, diy painting, exterior painting, house painting, house painting tutorials, idaho painting contractors, interior paintingSo why box the paints? Paint color may vary slightly from one can to the next. If you have to open a new can in the middle of a wall, the difference may be noticeable. Mixing the paints together eliminates the problem. It’s best to estimate the amount of paint you’ll need and mix it […]
Read More boise Idaho painting, boise painting contractors, diy painting, exterior painting, house painting, house painting hacks, house painting instructions, house painting tipsTo maintain a wet edge, start near a corner and run the roller up and down the full height of the wall, moving over slightly with each stroke. Move backward where necessary to even out thick spots or runs. Don’t let the roller become nearly dry; reload it often so that it’s always at least […]
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Read More diy painting, exterior painting, house painting, house painting tutorials, instructions painting a house, interior painting, painting a house, painting videos, painting wallpaperUse Caulk Use a thin strip of paintable caulk to seal the tape. Apply a small amount (less than 1/8”) to the edge of the tape. Have you tried this method?
Read More boise idaho, boise idaho painter, boise paint contractors, boise painter, boise painters, diy painting, exterior painting, house painting hacks, painting contractors in boiseThere’s no absolute formula for picking the best paint for your home. Most paint manufacturers offer a wide variety of paints ranging from good to better to best. As a general rule, budget how much you want to spend on the project and then buy the best paint you can reasonably afford, because cost is […]
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