Platinum Painting Blog

How Can You Prevent Interior Paint Fading?

May 29, 2020

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Did you know that certain areas of your home could be more susceptible to fading paint than others? This is a common issue among homeowners that can cause them to need to repaint their interior more frequently than necessary if they don’t have the right preventive measures in place. Read on to learn about some helpful tips on how to keep your paint from fading.

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What’s The Best Color To Paint a Living Room?

April 5, 2020

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The living room is the center of most homes and is usually the most trafficked room. If you’re looking to make a big transformation without repainting your entire house, this would be the room to focus on. Whether you regularly entertain friends here or it’s your family’s central hangout, a fresh coat of paint is a great way to refresh the heart of your home, and the best place to start is by picking out a color! Read on for some important tips to paint your living room.

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5 Tips For Parents Painting Their Child’s Room

March 9, 2020

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Painting a child’s room is a big and intimidating task to take on for any parent. You want to decorate it in a way that makes them feel warm and welcome, but you also don’t want it to quickly go out of style or not match their interests. The best way to get the project done right the first time around is to consult with a professional and follow these 5 tips to paint your child’s room listed below.

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How Do You Pick Out Paint?

February 4, 2020

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With all of the different colors, sheens, and types of paints available to you, choosing one for your project can seem like an overwhelming and stressful task. If you don’t choose the right one the first time around, you may be at risk for needing to start your project from scratch down the road. With professional guidance and these helpful tips below, you’ll learn how to pick out paint for your project without needing to redo it later on.

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Interior Paint Color Schemes That Match Your Personality

December 29, 2019

person relaxing in their living room

If you’ve walked into your home and thought “I need to paint the inside of my house,” a good place to begin narrowing down your color selection is by finding out what you’d want to see every day. With hundreds of paint options at your fingertips, you can change the feeling of any room in your house by making it feel more welcoming, calm, or energetic. Read on to learn some tips for picking out interior paint and what colors you should start with depending on your personality.

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5 Tips for Picking Exterior Paint Color

November 18, 2019

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As the holidays approach, you become excited for the arrival of out-of-town guests you’ll be hosting. You make sure their rooms are prepared, and you get everything ready so that your family and friends can feel comfortable and at home during their visit. But as you put up lights on the outside of your house, you realize that the exterior could use a fresh coat of paint to protect your house from the weather and look more updated. Before you hire a painting team to start work, you have an important decision to make: the paint color. In this blog post, you’ll learn tips for picking exterior paint color that can make your choice much easier.

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Looking to Paint Your Home? Check Out These 3 Paint Color Trends in 2020

October 21, 2019

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When was the last time you updated the color of the walls in your home? Is it starting show its age? Compared to other renovations and updates, a fresh coat of paint is an affordable way to breathe new life into your living spaces. Choosing the right colors can help your home stand out in the best possible way and create an environment that enhances your family’s wellness in general. In 2020, we expect to see three main paint color trends that can truly transform your house into a home.

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How Is Paint Made?

September 27, 2019

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These days, many people are more concerned about what they bring into their homes. For example, even if you don’t buy exclusively organic produce, you’re likely at least aware of the ingredients in the food you buy. Perhaps you even try to avoid harmful chemicals in cleaning and other household products on top of eating more healthily. When it comes to paint, it’s not necessary or even optional to find “chemical-free” painting alternatives (because the chemicals of finished, dry paint do not cause any health concerns), but it is still a smart idea to know what goes into making the stuff you put on the walls of your home. Understanding how paint is made and the ingredients that go into it can help you as you decide which one will best enhance your healthy home.

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