Beware of lead paint! Some houses that were built before 1978 have paint on them that may contain traces of lead. Exposure to lead paint can cause anaemia, learning disabilities in children and damage to the brain and nervous system. When working on the exterior of your historic home (older than 1960), be sure that you observe the proper safety measures including:
It is possible for your house painting project to be done right the first time without hidden charges, hassles or poor quality that are commonly found in painting. If you are interested in a project to paint a room, interior painting of your home, exterior painting of your home, or applying a special paint finish to your walls or ceilings, my team has the experience you would expect.
Painters often tint primer close to the color of the top coat, but Wallis thinks that's a recipe for "holidays," or missed spots. Instead, he tints his primer a contrasting color. "If I can see the color coming through, I know I need to apply more paint," he says. On the cottage shown in this story, he chose a gray-blue primer to go under a peach top coat.
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The Southern Painting Family includes a carefully chosen group of qualified trade contractors, all of whom are bonded and insured. These discriminating and dependable professionals are cautious and neat, with the skills and expertise necessary to meet all your requirements, whether interior or exterior. Our professionals are also experts in custom painting, faux finishes, staining, drywall, and repair services.
