Here at Pro Painters, the premier Houston Commercial Painting Company, we admire painting projects that are imaginative and break
convention. This is especially important for the walls (floors and furniture,
too!) of your home. After all, you want your house to make a statement, to
stand apart from the others on your street. We have compiled a list of seven
painting project tips for residential spaces that are unique and economically
feasible. But before we begin, as experts in House Painting Houston, we want to
make sure you buy and use top-quality paint that is both stain and mildew
resistant.
Tip 1 – Paint one wall in a chosen room to create an accent
that does wonders for the ambiance. This easy project can provide the eye with
a break from monotonous, neutral colored walls.
Tip 2 – Paint all of the windows and wall trim of an entire
room. This is a guaranteed way to give any room a dramatic look, especially if
you choose dark trim paint.
Tip 3 – Do you have a “chair rail” along the border of a
room? If you do, we envy you. Try painting the area above the rail a bold
color, and leave the area below a lighter color. This technique creates an
interesting and pleasing visual boundary.
Tip 4 – Paint that front door! Any realtor will tell you that giving your
front door a fresh coat of paint is the best investment you can make because
this will be the first thing a potential buyer sees. You want your home to make
a great first impression.
Tip 5 – Paint that floor! With a few paint leftovers, you
can make a small segment of floor a surprising focal point. We recommend this
for foyers or small kitchen spaces. It works best, of course, with spaces that
are tiled. Follow these general “steps”:
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Paint the majority of the tiles the same color
as the wall
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Vary the look of the remaining tiles with deeper
colors to add variety and accent the furnishings and surroundings of a space
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Include an eye-catching pattern using pre-cut or
hand-cut stencils
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To maintain a clean and glossy look, despite
foot traffic, add a top coat of shellac to the tiles
Tip 6 – Here’s a trick that makes a small bathroom appear
larger. Paint wide horizontal stripes that push out the walls, creating an
illusion that the space is bigger than it is. It works best if you choose two
paint tones that are closely related.
Tip 7 – Do you have a collection of mismatched chairs that
are a little embarrassing? Well, there’s
a paint remedy for that, too. Give your chairs a unifying look with a coat of
paint and/or decorative decals. Easily
transferrable designs can be found at most home craft stores.
We hope this list is helpful for future painting endeavors.
And remember, you can always count on our Painting Contractors Houston to
provide you with quality service and a great paint job.
