Since we recently discussed the actual process of painting your home, we figured today we would talk about how to prepare for the job itself. With a little preparation and some planning, you can cut costs and save time when painting the exterior of your home.

Repairing and repainting the outside of your home is imperative. It’s one of the most important things you can do as a homeowner to protect your home from the elements. As soon as you notice weather damage, cracking or chipping you should either call the professional house painters at Pristine Painting, or plan on making the repairs yourself. If you choose to go it alone, be sure to keep these tips in mind:

Pick Your Paint: With the abundance of color choices available these days, it can be hard to choose a paint. Most manufacturers offer good, better and best paints, but it can sometimes be hard to tell the difference. In order to avoid spending unnecessary money follow this simple plan. First, gauge the amount of paint you’ll need by measuring the area you wish to paint. Next, set a budget for yourself. Now, when you go to the store, you will have already narrowed the selection of paint that you have to choose from. This makes the final decision that much easier.

Prep Work

Prepping your surface might seem boring and unnecessary, but it can actually save you loads of time and money in the long run. Be sure to thoroughly clean the exterior of your home first. Then check for any loose nails or holes, fill the holes with putty and pound in the nails. Next, sand away any loose or flaking paint. Finally, prime any bare wooden areas before doing exterior painting.

Tools

People like to ask us, “Should I use a roller or a brush?” The answer? Both! Both of these tools are very valuable for any painting job. Use the roller to fill in the large open areas, and the brush to delicately paint the smaller areas.

Start at the Top

Painting your home is one of the few things in life where you get to start at the top, so do it! Starting at the top and working your way down will help prevent you from leaning into your freshly applied paint and ruining all of your hard work!

If you still have questions or concerns about house painting, just call the expert residential painters at Pristine Painting and Decorating. Our years of experience and wealth of knowledge makes us well-equipped to answer any questions you might have. We’d also be happy to help!

Call Pristine Painting and Decorating at 630-546-5528 today!

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It’s no secret that kitchens are often the most used room in a house. They are the places where families come together to talk, holidays and birthdays are celebrated, and meals are prepared. They often provide a gateway to the rest of the home, and are the main room in which families relax after a long day. The kitchen is the heart of the modern home.

So, it’s not shocking that remodeling or redesigning your kitchen is a major undertaking. Putting in the time and effort to thoughtfully design every facet of what is, in reality, a fairly complex room can require a great deal of energy. Luckily there’s one simple way to liven up your kitchen without a great deal of work: a new paint job.

A fresh coat of paint can breathe new life into any room, and revitalize a tired old rooms appearance. It’s a simple and easy way to modernize a room, or replace an offensively outdated style with something more personal. It doesn’t require a lot of time, or money, and it allows you to choose a design that reflects the things that you and your family value the most.

Your kitchen should be a reflection of yourself, and Pristine Painting can help you create the perfect kitchen. With our wide variety of paints, our expertise and our wealth of experience, we can help walk you through the process from beginning to end. That way there are no surprises, and you get exactly the kitchen you were dreaming of.

Whether you decide to hire our residential painters, or simply need a consultation about the future of your kitchen, now is the time to contact Pristine Painting and Decorating.

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