Touch-ups, Nail Polish
A homeowner asked about touch-up painting for trim and kitchen cabinets - this explanation really clicked for her. Nails usually follow a three step process: Base coat Color coat Top coat (2X) …
Top 3 Things to NOT Caulk
Sealing moisture out is perfect around doors and windows but sealing moisture in can grow mold and rot. Caulk is, in terms of aesthetics, the most important part of prepping for exterior painting. It …
Vinyl Window Trim Color
Vinyl windows can be kind of tricky when it comes to trim colors – they are almost always stark white and generally cannot be painted (see below). Some lean to matching trim color to the vinyl – this …
How to Test Paint Colors
Another update from Kansas City color consultant Diane Stewart at Color Sense Consulting. Exterior colors can be tricky and, as Diane points out, it's tough to visualize what the whole house will look …
Choose the Right Paint Sheen
Sheen describes the amount of light reflected. Everybody knows about color; not many know about sheen. But it is just as important when choosing paints. So here we go! Sheen is another way to say …
Properly Painted Walls - What to Look For
The right materials and technique mean a Properly Painted Surface - consistent sheen and no misses. As professional painters in Kansas City, we often are asked to repaint walls that were not done …
Wrong Tape Can Damage Paint
The right tape will help prevent damage to interior painted trim when decorating for the Holidays. You're ready to hang the mistletoe, right? But you're not ready to risk any damage to your beautiful …
How to Choose a Paint Roller Cover
This is the roller cover that delivers the best results for interior painting. Like so many other things, paint roller covers can be simple but also pretty complex at the same time. Size, shape, …
Kut the Krud
The "secret" weapon in our cleaning arsenal. Interior painting in Kansas City starts with prep work and that prep work starts with cleaning. Krud Kutter is the cleaning solution of choice …
Why Do Painters Backroll?
Spraying allows for the most efficient and consistent application of paint. Exterior house paint in Kansas City is applied in two ways: Spray only or spray and backroll. What is backrolling? Applying …