By: Alyssa Foster Painting your house can be an exciting and rewarding DIY project. Whether you're looking to freshen up the interior or give your home's exterior a facelift, a fresh coat of paint can completely transform the look and feel of your space. However, achieving a professional-looking finish requires careful preparation and execution.
The way your home looks is a pretty personal and subjective preference. I may have painted my house bright yellow because it reminds me of the sunshine, but that doesn’t necessarily mean that the next buyers are going to share my sentiment. Choosing the right exterior paint color can instantly boost curb appeal and
Vinyl siding has become a popular choice for homeowners due to its durability, low maintenance requirements, and wide range of color options. However, over time, the color of vinyl siding can fade or become outdated. If you find yourself in this situation, you might be wondering whether you can paint vinyl siding to give
Before embarking on an exterior painting project, it's essential to prepare the surfaces properly. Two popular cleaning methods, pressure washing and soft washing, can help remove dirt, grime, and old paint–– creating a clean canvas for a fresh coat of paint. In this blog post, we'll explore the differences between pressure washing and soft
As the temperature rises and you spend more time outside, you may be thinking it’s time to paint the exterior of your home. You have a couple of options, but one option that's gaining popularity is mineral paint–– which is made from natural ingredients such as water, mineral pigments, and potassium silicate. While there
When it comes to painting the exterior of your house, selecting the right type of paint can be overwhelming with so many options available. Two popular choices that are often used for historic or traditional homes are whitewash and limewash. While they may sound similar, there are key differences between the two. In this
Using interior limewash is a unique way of transforming your living spaces. It has been around for centuries and is one of the oldest paints known to man. Limewash is a natural and eco-friendly paint made from a mixture of water, lime, and pigments. It is commonly used to add a rustic and organic
The use of color in a home is an important and powerful tool in creating a balanced and harmonious living space. A home that is visually pleasing and in balance helps create a sense of peace and tranquility. The practice of Feng shui has long been used to bring balance and harmony to homes,
If you’re here, you’re probably looking to paint the exterior of your home. In your research, you’ve likely come across the term “sheen.” In our last blog, we talked all about interior sheen and how to choose the right one for your space. Exterior paint sheen is an equally important factor—It can make all
One of the first things I learned when I joined DeHaan Painting was that paint color comes with a sheen. I always thought sheen just meant how shiny something was… turns out that’s only a fraction of what sheen actually is. This deep dive into the world of painting will be two parts, starting
