Pantone’s Color of the Year 2023
Next year’s color of the year is Viva Magenta (PANTONE 18-1750). Pantone hopes this unconventional shade will promote optimism, create happiness and inspire creativity and experimentation.
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Painting Tips for Pros
When you do a lot of painting, small changes that make you more efficient can really save you time and money in the long run. Here are a few easy painting hacks that will level up your pro painting game. More Prep, Less Painting Everyone skimps on the prep, but your finished product will look …
Color is Back for Home Décor
Gray has, for many years, been the neutral tone of choice for home owners who wish to have timeless looks that won’t date. That’s changing now as people move away from cool grays with blue overtones to warmer, natural tones and splashes of dark color. For exteriors, creamy white is providing a fresh outlook and …
Guide to Choosing Colors for a Reno
You are a seasoned pro, so it’s easy to know which colors go with building materials and finishes, but it can be difficult for homeowners to visualize the final product once their reno is done. Your work may be impeccable, but if they don’t love the finished product, you’ll be stuck with unhappy customers. While …
Paint Colors That Can Make Your Walls Look Dingy
Picking the right paint color is a tricky business. It’s difficult to know what the color will look like on a wall when all you have to go on is a tiny paint swatch. One thing you may not expect is that some colors can actually make your walls look dirty, especially in the low-light …
Choosing the Right Paintbrush for the Job
Getting a finish that looks like it’s been sprayed on takes careful preparation and execution. Choosing the right paintbrush is the key to success.
Glossy or Flat—Which Exterior Paint Should you Use?
You may think that the choice between glossy or flat is only aesthetic, but there are other considerations too.
Preventing Painting Problems
Painting problems can really ruin an otherwise perfect job and you get stuck with time-consuming call backs. While selecting the wrong paint for the job can cause issues, most call backs result from improper application. Whether you are spaying, rolling, brushing or using a combination of these methods, becoming adept in paint application not only saves you time and money, it also finishes your job so professionally that you will turn your customers into raving fans.
Painting cut edges of Durastand pointSIX flooring
Curious to know if you should paint the cut edges of your Durastrand pointSIX flooring? Let the Ol’ Sage Builder enlighten you!
