Franklin Painting / House Painting Blog

When it’s time to add a fresh coat of paint to your home, hiring professionals for exterior house painting is likely the best decision you could make. Typically, the only reason for a do-it-yourself paint job is to try to save money. If, however, you want to ensure best possible curb appeal for your house and for all of the reasons below, it makes […]

You know the difference between a really sharp exterior paint job and one that looks like it was done as part of a sixth-grade art project.  You may have performed one of those less-than-stellar paint jobs yourself.  Well, those days are over, because we’re going to clue you in to the seven most common painting mistakes and how you can avoid them the next […]

A cheap estimate on interior or exterior house painting is usually the sign of a disastrous option. With a low bid, a contractor is forced to cut corners in order to make a profit. There are different ways to lower the cost of professional painting, and most of them involve delivering a substandard paint job with unsatisfactory results. Inadequate Prep Surface preparation is […]

Every few years, it’s time to choose coordinating colors to paint your home exterior, if you want to keep up the curb appeal. You may be in need of some fresh paint because you want to sell your home and most potential buyers won’t want to see fading, cracking, bubbling, or flaking paint. Anyone who isn’t concerned about curb appeal should know that paint […]

When it comes to painting the interior trim of your home, there’s some good news and some bad news.  The good news is, few iron-clad rules apply, leaving you free to create any color scheme you want.  Ironically, that’s also the bad news. Many homeowners get a little confused when it comes to deciding on […]

Struggling with colors to paint your home interior? Pantone LLC, recognized worldwide as an authority on color across various industries, has named Ultra Violet as the Color of the Year 2018. The annual color selection typically shapes trends and influences numerous industries, including interior décor. As you choose an interior paint color, you may be […]

Business owners who want to create workplace environments that promote productivity can find success toward that goal with the use of color psychology. By simply painting walls in certain colors, you can help to elevate both mood and productivity levels of your employees. People naturally respond to the colors in their environment. Color psychology is nothing new; so it’s a proven strategy. Multiple […]

Painting your kitchen cabinets is a simple way to update the look of your kitchen and even increase your home’s value. The main concern you may have if you’re considering this simple home improvement project is how to keep them clean. Your kitchen cabinets can take a beating from liquid spills and grease splatters. Learning a few best practices for cleaning painted […]

Within a lot of homes, the laundry room is the one space that often is overlooked when sprucing up other interior areas with paint.  While it’s true that you probably don’t spend a ton of time in the laundry room compared to other rooms, that’s no reason not to let your flair and style be seen on the walls and trim areas that […]

For many women, a natural part of having a baby is “nesting,” which is preparing for the arrival of the new baby. The nursery is a big part of nesting, and painting is often central to the plan. Between your ongoing pregnancy and the importance of protecting mom and baby from dangerous toxins, painting should be done with caution. Fortunately, there are ways to accomplish […]