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The right color every time

admin — Sat, 12 Nov 2011 15:46:11 +0000

Did you know most paint companies offer what are called “draw down cards”. These are specially designed pieces of card stock that can be painted on. Usually they are 11.5” x 8’’ in diameter and perfect for seeing the actual color and sheen you are picking. Before the first brush full of paint is applied a professional painting contractor should provide a draw down card of the paints you have selected. Starting with the right color is important but not as important as starting with the right contractor.

Picking Interior Colors

admin — Sun, 10 Jul 2011 16:00:19 +0000

Appropriate interior paint colors can revitalize every surface of your home, from the walls and ceilings to the doors, paneling, and trim. Thousands of combinations are available, with colors available in multiple paint sheens. It’s easy to get overwhelmed, but there a wide variety of resources available to help you!

First, consider what colors you’re drawn to. Determining which paint colors you like or should avoid is critical to creating a room you’ll feel comfortable in. An understanding of color and its effect on your mood will help you make choices. Developing your own paint color scheme and sense of style is a large part of this process.

Search out inspiration! Books and magazines are a great place to start. There are also dozens of decorating shows on television. Watching professional decorators redesign other people’s houses can be like having a free consultation! At friends’ homes, hotels, even doctor’s offices and restaurants, keep an eye out for paint color combinations you like. Seeing how others’ projects have come together can give you a feeling for trends and unusual pairings you may not have considered on your own.

You can also find galleries of bathrooms, bedrooms, kitchens and living rooms online. Some sites are very specific, providing photos and product suggestions; others provide lists of interior paint colors that go well together.
Using a manufacturer’s paint color fan deck is another great way to see all the colors available in a specific line, and see how they go together. There’s no rule you have to stick to one manufacturer, either. Shuffle paint chips around until you get the combination you like; who cares if the main color is by Benjamin Moore and the trim is by Glidden?

Another option is decorating software. Many programs (purchased or available online) allow you to upload a photo of your. home and change the “paint” electronically. This is a fairly good way to get a representation of what your finished room will look like. Some include tips from real-live decorating consultants.

If your budget allows, consider hiring an interior decorator. He or she can guide you through your whole decorating project, or provide a home analysis, pointing you in the right direction and allowing you to work out the details on your own.

Paint Talk

admin — Fri, 17 Jun 2011 17:07:54 +0000

Painttalk.com is an useful resource for painting painting professionals. Painttalk is a painters forum where painting contractors can post questions, comments, and ideas; allowing the industry to collaborate and provide excellent customer service.

Business Park

admin — Thu, 16 Jun 2011 22:54:31 +0000

Life Line Medical Transport

admin — Thu, 16 Jun 2011 06:04:26 +0000

Maple Court

admin — Thu, 16 Jun 2011 05:49:26 +0000

White House

admin — Thu, 16 Jun 2011 05:40:06 +0000

Beautiful Home

admin — Thu, 16 Jun 2011 05:19:04 +0000

The Ventura County Contractors Association

admin — Thu, 16 Jun 2011 04:31:23 +0000

The Ventura County Contractors Association is a non-profit membership association of general contractors, subcontractors, building material suppliers and many other leading construction industry businesses. It has been a pleasure partnering with then to provide quality service to all of Ventura County.