Emerald: Sherwin Williams Finest Paint Ever!
Sherwin Williams is “Breaking New Ground In the Coatings Industry” with Emerald™, a new interior and exterior paint introduced as their finest paint ever!
6 Uses For Leftover Paint
So, you just finished painting your home, and you have quite a bit of paint leftover…now what? Well, no need to worry, you have several different options to put that leftover paint to good use. Take a look at some of the ideas below.
How to Stay Cool While Painting in the Summer Heat
Summer is here and it’s brought cookouts, pool time, and other fun in the sun, but it has also brought the heat. All of you out there working on any exterior staining and exterior house painting projects know just how unbearable the heat can be. But don’t sweat it! Because there are plenty of ways […]
Painter to Manager: Tips I’ve Passed To My Crew
Painting isn’t necessarily as simple as one might think. There are many small tips and tricks that can make painting a house far easier. Personal familiarity with painting has shown that inexperience can greatly reduce the quility of a paint job but also kill the productivity of it. Some things that I’ve been able to […]
EPA: Lead Certification
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1609548979022{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]As a homeowner you hear that word “Lead” and your mind starts going in a million different directions. Although lead isn’t a good thing, Textbook Painting managers are trained on how to properly test for lead, and safely remove it, if it is present.
How to Choose the Right Roller Cover for Your Painting Project
When trying to decide which roller cover to buy at your local paint store, there are many more things to consider than one might think. Roller covers have several different variables; nap size, fabric and core. Selecting roller covers based on price is the wrong way to go. Depending on the job, the least expensive […]
3 Efficiency Tips and Pointers When Painting Exterior
Painting can be quite tedious. It requires lots of time and effort for a job to be done well. However, there are ways you can drastically cut down on your labor hours and still maintain a high quality of work. The key is efficiency.
How to Paint a Football Helmet in 6 Easy Steps
If you’re looking to restore an old team helmet or make yourself a cool decorative item, it is important to know how to paint a football helmet. It is also important to know that this is for decorative purposes only and should not be worn on the field. If you’re looking for a more practical […]
Deciding When To Get an Estimate to Paint Your House
A common question that most homeowners ask me when I’m giving them a free estimate in Zionsville, Lebanon, or surrounding areas is “Does my house really need painted right now or can I wait?”. I have come up with several different factors that most homeowners do not think about.
Is Your Local Painting Contractor Lead-Safe Certified?
Beginning in April 2010, the EPA began enforcing strict guidelines for renovators and painting contractors doing work on homes built before 1978. This is when lead-based paints became outlawed, meaning any home built before 1978 could have lead-based paint. Even if your house has been painted since 1978 (hopefully it has) lead paint could still […]
Tips for Choosing An Exterior House Painter
Are they Established and Well-Respected? It’s important to understand whether you’re hiring a well established company with insurance, worker’s compensation and an accreditation from the Better Business Bureau. If not you may be dealing with a fly-by-night company that could leave you holding the bag if something goes wrong. Keep in mind that it does […]