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Why Is Blue Such a Common Color For Porches?

12/25/2019

 
PicturePorch with a blue ceiling
Some architectural details are more appealing than a porch, which is the ideal place to relax on a sunny day with a good book and a cool beverage.  

How you decide to decorate your porch says plenty about your style. If you're conventional or have any superstitions, you might already know that blue is a common porch color.

Making Your Porch Blue
If you've been on a road trip in the south, you most likely have seen porches of all sizes and shapes usually used for a place to sleep on a hot summer night or for a long nap. Also, you might have seen a great trend in regards to color choice and might be curious as to the reason porches are painted blue more frequently than any other color.

Stress Relief
The color blue has been known to have a calming effect and may help to slow down your heart rate, alleviate high blood pressure, and reduce stress. Although a porch is intended to deliver shelter from the elements, a blue porch offers you the best of both worlds as it shields you from adverse weather while delivering the look of a restful spot.

Insect Deterrent
Some feel that insects are less likely to fly around a space that is blue as it mimics the sky.

Tips to Get the Perfect Shade of Blue
With a vast number of shades of blue, it might seem like a difficult task to find the right blue for your porch.

Here are some tips:
  • Pick a blue that flatters the exterior style and color of your house.
  • Consider how the color will look morning, noon, and night. Also, think about how elements like landscape lighting can affect its appearance.
  • Pick a hue of blue that you love.

For a conventional style house, consider selecting a subtle or muted shade of blue, saving the bright or bold colors for a more modern design.

Regardless if you pick to paint your porch yourself or hire an exterior painting professional, think about carrying on these old traditions when painting your blue porch, for results you will love for a very long time.

Painting With Oil Based Paint

12/18/2019

 
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The heavy-duty, glossy finish made by oil-based paint makes it a well-liked choice for a host of applications such as doors, trims, molding, cabinetry, furniture, as well as other exterior and interior surfaces. Oil-based paint is usually called alkyd or solvent-based paints.

Oil-based paints have a much higher level of VOC that gives the paint a strong odor. Alkyd paints are a probable health hazard for humans and dangerous for earth due to the high levels of VOCs.

Water-Based Paints vs. Oil-Based Paints
Oil-based paints have a few differences from water-based paints, which account for over 80% of the home painting industry. In many alkyd paints, the thinner has a chemical solvent that resembles alcohol. The reason for the thinner is to enhance the flow and texture of the paint and make it effortless to apply.

In comparison, water-based paints use water as a transporter. When the paint has dried, the water evaporates. Paint manufacturers use a natural oil or synthetic resin as a binder in oil-based paints. In water-based paints, the binder is latex.

Alkyd Paint Advantages
Alkyd paints are resistant to humidity and moisture, durable enough to handle everyday usage.  Oil-based paints are vastly used for high traffic areas in a residence like playrooms and hallways.

As a result, they are excellent choices for cabinets, bathrooms, furniture, and kitchens. The glossy finish creates stain-resistant surfaces. The paint can be wiped down with a simple cleaning. Surfaces won’t easily fade or stain. Other advantages of using oil-based paint include:

Durability - Better adhesion than water-based paints

Versatility - Suitable for most materials

Ease of Application - Has a great one-coat application and coverage capability

Mildew Resistance - Oil-based paints include mildewcide, which reduces mildew growth

Cleanup – Necessitates paint thinner or turpentine

When using oil-based paints in your home, bear in mind that you will need plenty of ventilation due to the high levels of VOCs. Also, alkyd paints necessitate the use of a different brush than water-based paints.

If you aren’t sure whether to use water-based or oil-based paint for your project, contact a Rochester painter. This professional will know the correct type of paint to use on any surface.

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How Should You Store Your Paint Brushes?

12/11/2019

 
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When purchasing paint and accessories, you get what you pay for. You can safeguard your investment and enhance the wear and longevity of your brushes with the right maintenance techniques before, during, and after using. Below is some pertinent information on how to store your paintbrushes.

How to Pick a Quality Brush
The quality of your paintbrush will define your satisfaction with the completed product and make the painting job easier and quicker. For all exterior and interior home painting projects, spending a couple more dollars on the correct brush and picking the right one for the job can be the difference between a professional and an unprofessional looking finish.

Brush Types

Natural Bristles - Made from natural animal hair. These brushes are best for using oil-based finishes and paints.

Polyester/Nylon Blends - This combination of materials works well with all latex paint types, keeps its shape, is simple to clean and is very durable.

Polyester Bristles - For an even and smooth paint application.

How to Store Paint Brushes
Based on the range of your job, you might need to take a few short breaks. Instead of just laying your paintbrushes on a drop cloth or newspaper, leave the lower part of the bristles in the paint before walking away. This stops the paint on the brush from drying out, letting you start back right where you left off.

Cleaning and Storing Your Brushes
When your project is done, it’s time to clean and store your brush until your next project. Follow these steps:

Clean your brush before the paint has an opportunity to dry, getting rid of any excess paint by moving the brush around the paint can rim and then brushing in a zigzag pattern across a couple of sheets of newspaper.

Clean the brush completely, using water for latex-based paint and the correct solution for oil-based paints.

Wash the brush with water and soap, removing any leftover solvent and hit the brush against the edge of your worktable to get rid of extra water.

Reshape the bristles using your hand or a paintbrush comb.

Hang the brush vertically with the bristles going downward.

Taking care of your brushes will ensure that they stay in good shape for a long time. Buying quality brushes and keeping them clean will be worth it. Contact a local painting company if you want to double-check caring for your brushes and rollers.

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Paint a Stunning Galaxy on Your Ceiling

12/4/2019

 
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At some point, all of us have gazed up at a night sky to see a dazzling display of planets and stars. Typically, the bodies appear close enough to touch. Then, the next night the bodies have disappeared. If you love the night sky and would like to see it whenever you want, consider painting a galaxy on your ceiling.

Your ceiling of stars can be very tranquil as well as a fantastic asset. With the use of some fundamental tools and special glow paint, you can create a genuine-looking galactic ceiling that has shooting stars and planets.

What You Need
Examine a photograph and plan a layout on your mural. If you want a galaxy that truly showcases the planets, galaxies, moon, and constellation maps, buy a stencil kit.

Here is a list of the things you’ll need to get started:
  • Goggles
  • Gloves
  • Newspaper
  • Ladder
  • Heavy drop cloth
  • Plastic
  • Painter’s tape
  • Duster
  • Rags
  • Natural sponge
  • 1-inch paintbrush
  • Toothbrush
  • Various colors of glow paints

To make your painting a galaxy even more accurate, use stencils to make horizon lines, which may include shapes of trees, mountains, and buildings.

Ceiling and Room Preparation
This job will be messy. Therefore, proper preparation of the room will help with your clean-up are you’re done. Begin by moving portable objects and small furniture items out of the room. Relocate bigger pieces away from the space where you’ll be working.

Cover the items with a heavy drop cloth to shield them from paint. If you have a ceiling fixture, cover it with plastic, securing it with painter’s tape. Also, put tape over the light fixture switch so you won’t accidentally turn the light on during the project.

Tips for Creating Your Ceiling Galaxy
Be sure that the work area has enough ventilation before you begin. Keep in mind that you don’t want to paint your galaxy on a dark hue. Though unseen during the day, the phosphorescent paint displays better on a light shade of paint. Apply a dark background only if you desire visibility during the daytime.

The sky’s the limit with this exciting project. If you need assistance with any home painting project, arrange a consultation with a painting expert.

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