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Best Home Painters Near Cleveland

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In my twenty years in the painting industry I have often wondered and have been asked ‘Who are the best painting companies in Cleveland?’ While Textbook Painting has won many awards and has the most Google reviews, we are not the best option for everyone and of course there are so many projects both interior […]

2023 Home Decor Color Trends For Your Cleveland, OH Home

Cool tones, especially in shades of gray, have dominated home color trends in the past, thanks to their calming and sophisticated appearance. However, with 2023 in full swing, there has been a noticeable shift toward warmth and comfort. The pandemic has reshaped our lives and placed a greater emphasis on the importance of being comfortable […]

5 Basic Steps to Painting Your Kitchen Cabinets

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Painting your kitchen cabinets can be a frustrating, but sometimes very needed, task. Making sure you have all the right materials before you start can be half the battle. Also, making sure you do things in the correct order can help a lot as well. Here are the 5 basic steps you should follow to […]

Hiring A Pro Might Be the Way to Go!

How to decide whether to DIY or hire a professional for a paint job. When it comes to completing a large-scale paint job, there’s a lot of deciding factors that can help you determine whether you’re cut out to DIY the job or if hiring a professional is in your best interest. Although you might […]

Removing Wallpaper vs. Painting Over It

If you have wallpaper in your home, chances are it’s outdated. If you’re looking to redesign your interior, there’s a few ways to go about switching up the walls. With wallpaper, you can either remove it or paint over it. Here are some things to consider when making the decision. When to remove wallpaper: In […]

How to Dispose of Unwanted or Leftover Paint

First things first, is the paint even still good? If you recently bought it, chances are it’s fine. Storage has a lot to do with how long paint will keep though. If you have a water-based or latex paint, these can usually last for about 10 years. Solvent or oil-based paints will typically out last those by another 5 years. HOW TO CHECK IF IT'S STILL GOOD: Latex - First, smell it. If it smells rancid, it’s gone bad. Does it look like it separated? If it does, remove the thin skin layer on top, and try to mix it back together. Make sure there are no hard spots on the bottom or the sides. If the paint blends back together and looks like the correct color, it should be fine. However, you can always test it by brushing some onto a piece of newspaper to be sure. If it comes out lumpy or rough looking, you should dispose of it. Oil-Based - As we said, storage is everything. As long as it was sealed properly and wasn’t exposed to extreme temperatures, this paint isn’t as prone to going bad as latex is. If it hasn’t been moved for awhile, there’s likely to be a thin skin coat across the top of the paint, which will need to be removed before you try mixing it back together, just like with latex. Ok, so your paint is still good. What are you going to do with it? You can check out this blog we wrote about uses for leftover paint for some ideas. Keep in mind, the options are limitless though. You can find some more great ideas here at HGTV DIY Projects.

With warmer weather fast approaching, many people will start their Spring cleaning soon. One thing that many people have a hard time dealing with is left over paint. How do you know if you can still use it, or if you should dispose of it? Once you’ve figured that out, then what?

Hardwood Floor Refinishing with Alex of Natural Choice Hardwood Floors

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We are lucky to be able to work in many beautiful old homes such as in Lakewood, Shaker Heights or Ohio City. While we know what a difference a professional paint job can do in an older home, there is one project that may even make for a more dramatic transformation…. Refinishing old hardwood floors! […]

Top 10 Questions to Ask Before Hiring a Professional Painting Company

Deciding to paint yourself or hire a professional painting company can be a big decision. Whether you’re looking for interior painting or exterior painting help, asking a few questions before you hire someone can make your project go a lot smoother. Here are our top 10 questions you should ask before hiring a professional painter […]

Interior Design Trends: 2018 Edition

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1579748946770{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]Are you considering taking on a home renovation in 2018? This may seem like a daunting, and not to mention expensive, task. But before you start looking for new kitchen cabinets and a contractor to knock down a wall, you may want to consider some smaller projects to update and enhance your […]

DYB Coach Podcast Interviews Textbook Painting Owner, Michael Murray

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Our very own Michael Murray, owner of Textbook Painting, was recently interviewed by a paint industry podcast called DYB Coach. Steve and April Burnett are the leading force behind BYD Coach – having run their own sucessful painting company previously, Steve decided to write a book (How to Double Your Business Without Making A Sale) […]

Clean, Fresh New Feel for this Lakewood Kitchen

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As we all know, changing the color scheme to any room can make it feel like new again. Did you know that doing the same to your cabinets can have the same effect? Our team of local house painters in Lakewood recently did this interior painting project refreshing the color of the cabinets and walls […]

How to Choose a Painter for your Home Painting Project

How to Choose a Painter for your Home Painting Project

When deciding to freshen up the look of your home, an interior painting or exterior painting project may be just what you need! There are many things to consider when undergoing a home painting project, and hiring an expert will make the process go smoothly from start to finish.