Archive for January, 2010

Jan 29 2010

Brick Walkways

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Brick Walkways Brick patios and walkways add beauty and grace to your Tallahassee home’s landscaping. But mildew, chemicals, grease stains, moss, mud and more, can accumulate. A good pressure wash can remove these spots and bring out their original beauty!

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Jan 18 2010

Exterior Color

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Exterior Color If you are looking for an exterior paint color for your Tallahassee home, consider other aspects of your house such as the color of the roof, deck and other structures.

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Jan 11 2010

Don’t Procrastinate

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Don’t Procrastinate Don’t put off repainting your home for too long, it could cost you more in the long run. Extreme weather, wet or dry, can accelerate paint fatigue, siding damage and water damage. Don’t procrastinate. It doesn’t pay!

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Jan 08 2010

Color

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Color When choosing colors take note of the other things in the room such as artwork, furniture, floors etc. If you’re not planning on buying new things for the entire room, choose a paint color that compliments these aspects of the room to emphasize the objects that are already there.

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Jan 07 2010

Color

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Color Consider the psychological effects of colors. Paint colors can change to feel of the room (for example, warm colors like red, orange and yellow make a room inviting while dark colors can make a room appear smaller). Think of what type of activities you do in the room you are repainting and choose a [...]

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Jan 05 2010

Exterior Stain

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Exterior Stain Exterior stains are available in latex- or oil-based formulas. Unlike paint, no primer is needed. However, exterior stains will need to be reapplied more often than paint. There are two types of exterior stain: Solid color or opaque stains have less pigment than regular paint but more pigment than a transparent stain. These [...]

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Jan 04 2010

Dark Rooms Part 2

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If the space is relatively small with low ceilings you should consider going in another direction. Often times, small dark rooms feel claustrophobic. No amount of artificial light and texture can help a dark room if it’s too small.

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Jan 04 2010

Dark Rooms

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Although painting a room a dark color is not typical, there are many reasons why you might consider it. It can add drama and visual interest to any space. Before you paint your walls a dark color, make sure that you have other elements of your design that help support and balance the impact.

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