Choosing paint colors for your West Hartford home can feel like walking a tightrope—balancing personal taste, current trends, and long-term appeal. Whether you're tackling an interior refresh or updating your exterior painting, the colors you choose can dramatically impact not just the look of your home, […]
Those of you who’ve managed to secure a mortgage and finance a home that you can call your very own understand one thing all too well: Owning a home is no easy endeavor. So, you’ll want to keep your home in the best possible condition. By […]
When you have a messy child, they can wreak havoc on house and home. Pristine walls and carpets may be laid low by budding artists or mud-caked explorers, so if you’re a parent, how can you keep your house in order? There are many different types of […]
Paint sprayers aren’t just for professional painters now, and you may be wondering if a paint sprayer will help you with your next project. There are advantages and disadvantages to traditional painting versus using a sprayer, so it is important to consider your skills and resources […]
Renovating and remodeling a kitchen can be an expensive endeavor. However, there are many ways that you can update your kitchen without spending so much money. Painting kitchen tiles is just one way. Ceramic tiles are permanently installed but colors and styles can quickly go out […]
With summer quickly coming to a close, most homeowners are under the impression that the home improvement season has also come to an end, but believe it or not, the fall months are actually the perfect time for a number of different projects around your home, […]
Over time, outdoor wood surfaces start giving in to the damaging effects of weather. If you have a wooden deck,you’ll begin to notice discoloration, warping, and weakening of the deck. If your deck was previously painted, you may notice that the paint will start peeling further, […]
If you’re one of the many Farmington homeowners out there who have made the choice to invest in painting your kitchen cabinets as opposed to replacing or refinishing them, the first big task you have in front of you is figuring out which color to go […]
You probably know by now that breathing in the dust and fumes from lead paint can lead to serious health problems, including lead poisoning. What you may not know, though, is that paints created between 1960 and 1978 often contain low levels of lead. Those created […]
Peeling is a common issue with bathroom walls that is mainly caused by possible water leaks, build up soap scum and humidity. When paint peels off, it makes your bathroom look bad, and also acts as a breeding site for bacteria and other insects. To prevent […]
The fireplace mantle remains a focal point in most homes today as it is where family and guests congregate for warmth and some quality time. This being the case, it needs to be primed every once in a while to improve the overall interior appearance of […]
A popcorn ceiling which is sometimes referred to as stucco ceiling is a highly textured ceiling in your home that usually resembles popcorn. These types of ceilings are common in bedrooms and hallways of most homes in the United States that were built between 1950 and […]
Over the years, the Man Cave concept in interior design has become more than just an average old garage or basement makeover project. Today, a man cave is a modern-day fortress of solitude where a man’s dream is realized through meticulous design and art. Men see […]
Despite taking a considerable amount of space, baseboard radiators play an essential role in heating our home when the temperature goes low. It reaches a time when the baseboard heating covers get ugly due to rust,accumulated scuff and scraping. If you want to give them a […]
Painting is an art that requires a special set of skills for perfect execution. An amateur who tries it will most likely end up with shoddy work at best. Our professional painters have perfected the art of painting over a long period. You would like to […]
It is said that your home is your castle. It is more than a place that you hang out. Your home is you and represents who you are or, at least, who you want to be. As the newness of your home wears off, the first […]
When people decide to paint the interior of their homes, they will discover there are many issues that need to be addressed. Questions might range from what color is best from an aesthetic aspect, to whether the trim around the windows, baseboards and ceiling should be […]
Imagine you are anticipating painting the family room in your home. You are thinking, the two colors you picked out, neutral beige for the walls and off-white for the trim, will create a sophisticated ambiance. You have planned for everything and have all your tools in place, […]
Quality paintbrushes. They come in different styles from wall brushes to trim brushes to sash-trim brushes. The bristles on quality paintbrushes are usually natural animal hair, synthetic, or a hybrid of the two. Natural is usually best for oil-based paints while synthetic is best with latex-based […]
Painting your basement isn’t the most exciting task in the world, but it’s important to keep this room in good order. A painted basement is more comfortable, may raise your home’s value, and can help prevent future problems like dry rot and termites. Here’s our quick […]
Figuring out what colors to choose for home painting in Connecticut isn’t all that easy unless you have the help of a design consultant. Color consultations are invaluable but whether you do the work yourself or have help, you will want to do a little browsing […]
Every once in a while, many homeowners decide to repaint the interior of their room to retouch the walls or to completely change the color of the walls. While some homeowners pay a professional interior painter to paint the walls for them, other homeowners decide to […]
Painters tape is perfect for protecting areas such as trims and transitional edges. Usable on multiple surfaces, the painter’s tape is perfect for providing straight paint lines, lifts off cleanly and does not leave a sticky residue behind. Also, the tape minimizes the visibility of paint […]
Painting your home is an essential part of preparing your home for use by you and your family. While some families decide to paint their house themselves, many others delegate the task of painting their home to professionals who have plenty of experience painting houses. Here […]
When it comes to your garage, you may not think about the floor much, if at all. You may park your car there, use it as a work space, or you may use the space for storage. This DIY project doesn’t even take that much expertise […]
A freshly painted deck is a warm, alluring ambiance that adds unmatched personality to a home’s beauty and sets the stage for the numerous outdoor activities. However, the deck is exposed to weather elements, and it can fade and become uninviting over time. Fortunately, you can […]
If you’ve ever been in a paint section at a local home improvement store, you’ve noticed how many paint cans there are. At first look, it seems that the choices are similar from brand to brand, so you tell yourself that you just need to pick […]
There is something about painting that makes us dread the beginning but absolutely love the ending. A freshly painted room and the newest, trendy color is a real eye-catcher. This page imparts the easiest and quickest ways to get to that much-coveted ending without too much […]
Put down the paintbrush, and call a professional. Whether you are a homeowners who likes to complete projects yourself or is wanting to try to save some money, painting is not a task you should try handling alone. It may seem like a good idea, but it […]
Our homes are a reflection of both our personal styles and ourselves. When we’re interior decorating, we tend to choose home décor items and colors that make a room look gorgeous while following the latest interior design trends. You may think that following trends will put […]
Searching for a high-quality interior painter can be more difficult than it seems. In the land of interior/exterior painting, the age old saying, “different strokes, for different folks” certainly rings true. Indeed, one of the more unique sectors within the service realm, it can be difficult […]
Most of us find out that choosing colors can be the most difficult part of an interior painting project. If you are planning to hire a Farmington painting contractor, choose one who offers color consultation as part of their service like ours at Perkins Painting, LLC. With […]
One of the most daunting tasks for people home and business owners, finding the best methods of touching up areas that need to be repainted can be more difficult than it seems. Moreover, this task is even more difficult when the paint is textured and is […]
If you’re getting ready to paint a room with wall to wall carpet, getting a good and even coat on the baseboard trim looks difficult. As with any type of home improvement project, it’s easy to get the right result when you follow the best methods. […]
Painting your home can bring new life to the exterior as well as the overall look of your home. No matter what your reasoning is for painting your home, it is important to understand the temperature requirements of the paint you are using so the process […]
It’s natural to spend more time thinking about that perfect shade of paint, than the tools you’ll need to apply it. Yet these gadgets can make your DIY project look as if you’d hired a professional team. “Glass mask” products allow you to roll an ointment-like protective […]
If you need to have your home’s interior or exterior painted, it may be tempting to think about tackling the job yourself. However, hiring a professional painting company to do the work for you has many advantages over DIY. Here are some of the top reasons […]
For those of you out there wondering how easy it is to paint your new deck or re-paint your old deck – it’s actually a pretty fun project to do with your family and friends in the summer time! No matter what your experience level is […]
Brick can be beautiful and sure, there is a quaint charm to a classic brick fireplace. Even so, while brick might be right for some homes, that doesn’t mean it’s right for your home. In fact, the brick found in many modern living spaces can really […]
Looking to spruce up your garage with a new paint job? Great idea. Your garage offers a full range of design possibilities from floors to walls. And livening it up with an attractive paint job is more than an anesthetic choice. It can also very likely […]
2016 brings with it a resurgence of the modern, adventurous color scheme for home interiors. Here are some of the trends that interior design experts say will only get bigger as 2016 continues. Childlike Colors Bright lilacs and very warm purple colors are usually reserved for babies […]
Painting a home is a major undertaking, whether the interior, exterior or both need painting. Many enthusiastic home owners likely think they can cut corners and save money by doing it themselves. Painting your home is one job that should be left to the professionals. Cutting corners […]
It is noticeable — the vinyl siding on your house is faded and pale; the time has definitely come to spruce things up a bit! Vinyl siding is long-lasting but because it can get dull and dirty, a fresh coat of paint is just the thing […]
A kitchen makeover doesn’t have to break the bank. Sometimes all you need is a new color palette to freshen things up, and painting your kitchen cabinets can be just the upgrade you need. Paint can cover up scratches or worn spots, and it also lets […]
Color plays an important role in any home remodeling in Connecticut project. While some homeowners have a natural instinct for mixing and matching colors, others seem to be color challenged. Although you may not be a professional expert at Connecticut painting, it is possible to grasp […]
When you paint any room in your Farmington Valley home, the colors that you choose to paint it will have a huge effect on the look and feel of the room. While you should try to keep the theme and decor of your entire home similar […]
Vinyl siding is a popular home exterior choice for homeowners, as it looks good and is much more affordable than other materials. What’s more is that manufacturing methods have advanced to the point where vinyl siding requires little maintenance. But with that being said, nothing lasts forever […]
In the past, the kitchen was the most frequently remodeled room in the house. Nowadays, though, bathrooms have edged past the kitchen and are renovated more than any other space in a home. While replacing your fixtures or tile might require the help of a professional, […]
When you are painting the interior or exterior of your Newington residence, it is important to consider all of your options and the ramifications of your choices. Starting at the most basic level, the first thing that you must consider for your house painting project is […]
It’s November. You’re standing outside of your house, probably wearing a light jacket because the temperatures have started to plummet, and are thinking, wow, this house could really use a coat of paint. And then you remember that your conventional wisdom says that painting a house […]
So you have decided to paint your house. Maybe you don’t have the time to do it yourself, maybe you don’t have any help, maybe you just don’t feel like doing it. Either way, you’re not going to do it but you most definitely know what […]
One of the best and easiest ways to renovate a room in your home is putting a fresh coat of paint on the walls. Newington interior painting is a great way to make any room feel brand new and, for the most part, it doesn’t require […]
Passing by a house with good exterior painting always catches people’s attention. The attention of a person is strongly subconsciously focused on a certain house with a very pleasing touch of exterior paint, simply because of the welcoming aura the home, through its exterior house painting. […]
If your office is in need of a new paint job, hiring any old Newington office painter will not do. You must first ensure they are fully qualified and able to perform the work according to your satisfaction and needs. Just ask these few questions and […]
Before attempting to remove that old ugly wallpaper yourself, consider hiring our Newington wallpaper removal pros. Here are the top reasons to not remove wallpaper yourself, and hire a professional wallpaper removal contractor instead. Moving to your dream house or finally getting an apartment you can decorate […]
Painting your home is a significant undertaking, whether you're refreshing a single room or tackling a full-scale renovation. With countless paint colors available, choosing the perfect palette can feel overwhelming. This is where color consultation services step in to provide invaluable guidance and expertise. In this […]
Interior painting can be a wonderful home improvement project for your West Hartford home, but before you get started with the project, you need to have a solid idea of what colors you're going to use. The prospect of sorting through and deciding on colors can […]
As you're likely aware, your home's exterior paint plays a large role in the overall appearance and beauty of your house, and like just about everything else, it will need to be touched up or replaced in order to preserve your home's value and protect your […]