Major Painting Blog

The color and condition of your walls can make or break the look of your home or office interior. Ensuring your walls are properly painted is necessary in maintaining a fresh, clean appearance. Check out a few painting mistakes to avoid to ensure a professional level paint job.1. Not Preparing SurfacesBefore slapping on a coat of paint, your walls need to be prepared. Walls need to be scrubbed clean and holes, dents, scratches, etc. need to be filled so that the surface is smooth and paint adheres properly. What needs to be done will depend on the condition of your walls, but a professional will put in the work to make sure the surfaces are ready before they start painting.2. Not Protecting the Furniture and FloorEven the most careful of souls can accidentally drip paint while...

The paint colors you choose for your interior walls set the tone for your entire home. Whether you're going for a peaceful oasis away from the world, trying to match your quirky personality, or simply wanting to make a room appear larger or smaller, there's a color suited to every mood and need. Keep reading to check out a few colors that can help change up the look and feel of any room. 1. GrayGray is a versatile color that gives your room an open feeling while providing a neutral backdrop for any splash of color you want to experiment with. Having a gray backdrop to show off some colorful art gives a room a sophisticated and modern feel. It can be a great option for any room in your home with the right accent pieces...

Your office says a lot about how you run your business. To ensure your brand remains positive and your clients are impressed, your office should be a positive and impressive environment. Is your office conveying the message you want? Maybe it’s time for a remodel. Consider the following reasons to determine if this is the right step for your company.1. Changing With the TimesYour office may have been very stylish when it was first built and decorated, but as time goes on, styles change.  If it’s been a while since you’ve given the space a fresh coat of paint or updated the greenery, it might be time to do that now. Not only do styles change, but industry trends change as well. Your office space should reflect those changes so your customers know you are using...

While fresh paint can greatly improve the appearance of any building, there are many seasonal effects that can affect how paint looks. The temperature fluctuation and high amount of precipitation that typically occur in the spring can significantly impact both fresh and older paint.Effects of Temperature on PaintSince temperature often fluctuates significantly from day to day in the spring, it is important to take the effects of temperature into consideration when deciding when to complete exterior painting projects. Heat can affect the amount of time it takes fresh paint to dry, especially on sunny or humid days. Temperature changes can also cause paint to expand and contract, which can be a major cause of peeling, particularly on wood surfaces. Effects of Precipitation and Wind on PaintPainting on wet surfaces is inefficient because the moisture becomes trapped...

Customer satisfaction is a top priority when running a business, as satisfied, repeat customers and word-of-mouth advertising are the backbone of most successful companies. The first step to drawing potential customers in and keeping them coming back for more is by maintaining a clean and appealing storefront. It Starts With New Customers Retaining customers starts with drawing them in. Each person that stands outside the door has a choice to enter or go elsewhere. The importance of that moment is often overlooked by business owners.First Impressions CountConsumers want a clean and appealing storefront. When surveyed, 95% admitted the appearance plays a significant role in their choice and 52% said they have avoided a business because of its external appearance. That first impression is made in a split-second and a shabby-looking storefront can cause a potential customer...