Posts Tagged ‘painting’
Exterior Painting: When To Spray And When To Brush & Roll?
For exterior painting, typically the siding is sprayed and the trim is brushed and rolled. In the Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan area, I also see a lot of front doors being brush & rolled. In Exterior Painting, Spraying is advantageous mainly for two reasons. When there is a large amount of surface area to…
Read MoreWhat Sheen Should I Paint The Exterior Of My House?
The sheen of the paint you use when considering exterior painting is important. With higher levels of gloss comes increased durability and wash-ability. Many exteriors are painted with flat siding paint and satin trim paint. These homes look great when they are painted. The flat paint hides imperfections in the siding and the increased gloss…
Read MoreWhen is it Warm Enough to Paint?
In Grand Rapids, Michigan, every spring is a little different but typically May is warm enough for staining and painting the exterior of your house. What most people think about is the daily highs. However, in exterior painting the most important factor is actually the daily lows. Most of Today’s high end paints are designed…
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