Painting

Even though you have a high-quality brush, it will still require proper cleaning. You want your brush to not only last, but you want it to be effective. Before you use your brush, dip it in water for a few moments, and then remove it. This will make it easier to clean your paintbrush.

Step-by-Step

• Massage excess paint out of your brush after you have finished painting.
• Fill a small plastic container with warm water, and rinse your brush inside the container. Dry the brush off with a soft cloth.
• Clean your paintbrush using soap – liquid or bar. Make sure you are gentle with the bristles. Rinse with water. Continue to do this until the water is free of paint.
• Use a wire brush to remove any paint that will not come off your paintbrush. Be gentle and rinse after combing.

Timing is Everything

If you are in the middle of painting, never leave your brush lying around if it has paint in it. The paint can dry and cause you to ruin the paint job once it is finished. If you are going to be away from your brush for 5 minutes, wrap the brush up to keep air from getting to it; however, if you will be gone for an hour or so, clean your paintbrush entirely before leaving the room.

Smith and Company uses these same tips to clean our paint brushes. You do not need to be a professional painter to properly clean your paintbrush. These tips can help you get the job done right, while having a little fun!

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When it comes to painting a teenage boy’s bedroom, you need to get the colors just right. Even though this is your teenager’s sanctuary, you want to choose colors that you and your son can live with.

Bright and Muted Colors

If your son likes bright colors, start off by painting his room in a soft neutral shade of the color he has chosen. For example, if your son wants bright orange, start off with a soft shade of brown, and incorporate a bright orange, two-foot stripe to run around the room. If your son wants relaxing and muted colors, paint the teenage boy’s bedroom putty, sea blue, or light earth tone shades.

Color Combinations

Painting your teenage boy’s bedroom a combination of colors is another great idea. He might love the colors blue and green. If you want to incorporate both colors, paint one wall light blue and the other wall a light green color. You could then paint the remaining two walls a shade of cream or off white.

Faux Denim

Faux denim could provide your son’s room with a laid-back look. Ask him what type of denim he likes. You can choose various shades of denim when painting your teenage boy’s bedroom, including muted yellow or olive green.

If you think teenage boys are not picky, you might be surprised. Contact Smith and Company for ideas on painting your teenage boy’s bedroom. We are a family-owned business based in Oregon, and we have over 50 years of painting experience. We can help you choose the best options, to make sure your son is surprised and happy with the end results.

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When it is time to paint your nursery, or another room in the home, you may ask if it is safe to paint while pregnant. Many people wonder if the paint fumes can harm the baby. While it is okay for you to paint while pregnant, you do need to take precautions to avoid putting your health, and your baby’s health at risk.

The exposure you have with the solvents and chemicals in the paint can be dangerious.
You will want to avoid oil-based paints, thinners, and stains; instead, you should use water based paint – latex and acrylic. Ask someone else to scrap and sand old paint off the wall, which could contain lead.

Other Safety Tips

• Do not eat or drink anything while you paint. This helps you avoid ingesting chemicals.
• Wear protective gear to avoid getting paint on your skin. Long-sleeved shirts, gloves, and pants are types of gear to wear if you paint while pregnant.
• Open windows to avoid inhaling fumes. You should also wear mask to screen harmful fumes if you paint while pregnant.
• Keep the amount of time you paint limited. If you begin to feel ill, leave the room immediately to get some fresh air.

It is okay to paint while pregnant, but it is safer if you have someone else do the job for you. Smith and Company has been providing painting services for over 50 years, and we can get the job done right!

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Many people plan a remodel with the flooring being one of the last things they do. After all, painting over a freshly installed floor would be crazy, right? Not exactly. You should actually install flooring before painting if you want to do the process in the right order and minimize the damage done to your brand new paint job.

Reason 1: Keep Paint Looking Nice

Just think about how much dirt, dust, and grime is going to come up when your floors are ripped up from the sub-flooring. Most vacuum cleaners and brooms simply cannot get all of the dirt, no matter how often you clean. If you have fresh paint up on the walls, or on the trim that is going directly over the flooring, it will all be covered in this mess and no longer look or feel like new.

Reason 2: Keep Trim in Perfect Shape

When you install flooring before painting, you also get to move the trim out of the way, which can save you time and energy later. You can then paint the trim away from the new floor and not have to worry about it getting paint on your new flooring. Plus, you no longer have to worry about removing freshly painted trim to install your flooring.

Now that you can see why you should install flooring before painting, call the experts at Chewelah Painting as soon as your floors are complete and we will come out and do your painting for you!

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