Platinum Painting Blog
Watch for These 4 Exterior Paint Trends in 2022
January 14, 2022
In 2022, you may want to tackle some home projects. Perhaps you’re getting your house ready to put on the market, and you want it to stand out from other listings. Maybe you simply want to enjoy what you see when you look at the outside of your home. It’s the perfect time to address the exterior paint so your house provides a beautiful, welcoming sight.
In any case, it can be helpful to know about exterior paint trends from designers. Keep reading to learn what’s in style right now and how you can give your home a fresh, new look!
(more…)Boost Your Home’s Value with Exterior Painting
December 14, 2021
Are you interested in selling your home? You’re probably scouring the internet for ways to boost your home’s value and appeal significantly. Well, there’s one relatively simple thing that can help you accomplish just that – exterior painting. Not only will a high-quality paint job entice prospective buyers, but it will keep them from having to do it themselves for several years. And that, in itself, can be a big selling point! If you’re still not convinced, read along to learn a few ways exterior painting can boost your home value.
(more…)Paint Colors That Will Make Your Bathroom Look Timeless
November 10, 2021
When you first purchased your home, were you unhappy with the way your bathroom looked? Maybe it looks outdated, and you simply want to freshen it up to match the rest of your home. Well, an excellent way to give it new life and style is with a fresh coat of paint. Not only can it transform your bathroom into one you’ve always envisioned, but you don’t have to spend a fortune to do so! That said, here are some classic, timeless bathroom colors you should consider.
(more…)How to Choose the Right Interior Paint Gloss
October 6, 2021
A fresh coat of paint can go a long way in improving the interior of your home. Initially, choosing a paint color may not seem like a difficult decision, but you can easily feel overwhelmed once you stand face-to-face with the endless number of colors and finishes to choose from. Since each type of paint gloss has its own practical and decorative job, choosing the right one will require some thought. Luckily, we’ve created a handy guide to help you select the perfect one – just keep reading!
(more…)6 Trending Exterior Paint Colors to Think About
September 17, 2021
Perhaps at first glance choosing a paint color for your home’s exterior doesn’t seem like a big decision. However, when you stand in front of the wall of color swatches, you can easily be overwhelmed by the number of options available. One way to narrow down the choices is to know what designers and other homeowners are painting with. How can you know which colors are on trend?
You don’t have to watch endless renovation TV shows or buy tons of design magazines to get an idea of what’s on trend for exterior paint colors. This post compiles some of the most popular, yet enduring, colors that help your home stand out in the best possible way.
(more…)Set the Mood: How Paint Color Can Affect You
July 16, 2021
You’ve searched on Instagram for designs you like, but you want your home to reflect your unique style. Standing in front of the wall of color swatches at the paint store only makes the process feel more overwhelming. How will you choose the right interior paint color? Before you can answer that question, you need to ask yourself this one: what kind of mood do you want to have in the room? In this post, you’ll learn how colors may affect your mood and which colors you should consider picking for the walls.
(more…)Kids Rule! How to Paint Your Child’s Room
June 15, 2021
It seems like you brought your baby home just yesterday. The time has flown by, and your child has outgrown a nursery, ready to have a big kid room. Unlike other areas of the house, which you’ve designed carefully following certain rules, this room is special in that the rules don’t apply! This space can truly be as unique as your child, but where do you start? How can you make sure the room turns out okay? Here are some tips to help!
(more…)5 Tips for Making Your Small Room Feel Larger
April 15, 2021
Today, a small studio apartment can cost upwards of $1,000 a month depending on where you live. Many people aren’t able to afford a home much larger than this by themselves, which is why a popular trend is making these small areas feel larger and more comfortable to live in. Read on to learn about five affordable tips to open up your living area and make your small home work for you.
(more…)4 Priceless Professional Tips for Painting
March 26, 2021
While working at home, you’ve had plenty of time to stare at the same bland walls. You want an exciting change, but you don’t want to break the bank. Then it hits you—you could paint! After watching several shows on the DIY Network, you feel pretty confident about taking on this project and are excited to see the results. But before you pick up a brush, there are tips for painting you should know from seasoned professionals. Read on to learn how the pros do it!
(more…)How Do You Prepare Your Home for Exterior Painting?
February 17, 2021
Painting the outside of your house can give it the fresh, modern facelift that it needs. However, you can’t just jump right in to the project. First, you have to prepare the surface of your home, or else you could end up with cracking, dripping, and a generally unpleasant-looking paint job. Read on to learn what you should do before putting a paintbrush to the exterior of your house to achieve the best-looking, longest-lasting results.
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