Paint Colors

Spent three weekends repainting my living room because I picked the wrong gray. Looked perfect on the chip. Turned purple on the wall. Lesson learned...

Painted my house the wrong color once. Looked amazing on the paint chip, looked like a bruise on the actual house. Exterior paint is expensive...

Pressure treated wood can be painted. Just not right away. Made that mistake once. The Waiting Game New pressure treated lumber is wet. Like really...

Staining pressure treated wood is easier than painting it. Same waiting period though. Wait For Dry Same deal as paint. New PT lumber is soaked....

Staining pressure treated wood has limitations. Some products work better than others. Wait First New PT lumber is wet. Stain won’t penetrate or adhere. Wait...

Latex paint over oil-based paint? Totally doable. But skip the primer and you’ll be scraping peeling paint off in six months. Ask me how I...

Understanding the Impact of a Fresh Coat of Paint When we think about renovations, painting is often one of the top strategies. A new layer...

Understanding Paint Chips: More Than Just a Swatch Paint chips are small pieces of paper or card stock with a range of paint colors applied...

Understanding Stain Blocking Primer: An Essential Tool for Your Painting Projects When tackling painting projects, especially in older homes, a versatile tool in your arsenal...

Citristrip is my go-to for stripping paint off wood. Works well, smells like oranges instead of death, and you can use it indoors without a...