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When you hire the pros at Paint Doctor’s Painting, you get an entire crew doing all of those difficult painting operations at once with the speed and accuracy that comes with doing the job right the first time every time.

Paint Doctor’s Painting would love to transform your interior spaces with the color of your choosing or give some new curb appeal to your exterior. Call Mike at 541-497-3804.
When you consider the amount of time involved in doing your own paint project compared to hiring the Doctor, we think you will agree. Many property owners significantly underestimate what it takes to wash, prep, caulk, fill, sand, scrape, mask, pack, place, climb, spray, roll, brush, move and do it all again.
However, when you hire the pros at Paint Doctor’s Painting, you get an entire crew that is doing all of these operations at once with the speed and accuracy that comes with doing the job right the first time every day. Rather than having your house in that paint-job-in-process mode for weeks, you can have the whole job completed in a day or two.
Consider also the safety factor. We have the equipment and knowledge to do the job safely. When you consider how each time you move a ladder and reset it you have to get it just right and even then you are climbing, reaching and working off that ladder… Better left to the pros.
Call Mike at 541-497-3804.

Natural Wood Finish vs Paint

Many projects can be finished in clear coats or stained to take advantage of the natural wood grains rather than covering them with a uniform paint color.

You can take advantage of the natural wood grain patterns on the right project by using stain, which changes the hue without obscuring the natural grain. In fact, wood stain tends to accentuate the wood grain by creating contrast in the patterns created by the growth rings in the wood. The pigments soak in more in parts of the grain while not penetrating as much in other parts.

Clear coats such as lacquers, shellacs and polyurethanes do not change the color as much, but also accentuate the wood grain. Clear coats tend to provide varying degrees of tint depending on the product. Clear coats can also be applied over many types of stain to provide protection against water intrusion and to provide a change in sheen ranging from glossy to matte.

In order to consider stains and clear coats, the projects must be made of natural wood rather than a simulated wood grain. If you are using a stain, the project should be free of caulk and glue residue, which will either still be visible or repel the color tints in the stain and appear as problem areas. Projects that have previously been finished with a clear coat cannot be stained a new color. The cells in the wood are sealed and will not absorb the stain. Sanding would have to go very deep to get below all of the product penetration to make re-staining work.

If a natural wood stain project was made with veneers (a thin layer of real wood), sanding and new stain is not recommended because you could easily go through the veneer layer by sanding too much or too aggressively.

Feel free to ask us about the possibility of using stain and clear coats on your projects and we will advise with the possibilities, limitations, and recommendations. We have done many projects that preserve the natural wood grains resulting in beautiful, long lasting finishes. Call Mike 541-497-3804

November 2024 Color of the Month

“Chinchilla brings a luxurious dose of drama to any space. Through its muted undertone, the hazy purple paint color captures the essence of tranquility. Watch this eclectically urban shade come to life next to warm and cooltones alike – an effect that feels almost neutral in nature. Find balance within the bold with this purposeful color selection,” says Sherwin-Williams.

Chinchilla not your jam? Look for other color ideas in previous blog posts right her at the Paint Doctor. Call Mike to schedule your project 541-497-3804.

I Love Your Accent

Adding an accent color can bring new life to an old room with a minimum of effort. Check out these projects with an interesting color inserted into the scene.

This room benefits greatly with the trim color used inside the open shelves.

Shade of white in living room setting — This fireplace surround breaks up a large wall with a warm vertical accent.

This kitchen island is an oasis of color in a sea of grays and whites.

This vanity brings vibrancy to this business-like bathroom.

Too shallow for a conventional closet, this entry space really comes to life with an accent color and functional coat rack.

This converted closet makes a cool office alcove with its own color scheme.

We can help you spice up your interior space with an accent color. Call Mike 541-497-3804

October 2024 Color of the Month

Pairing the rich blue-green of Mount Etna by Sherwin-Williams with leathers and natural wood adds a level of sophistication to existing casual décor. Call Mike 541-497-3804 to schedule your interior transformation.

Colors with Natural Wood

Light natural wood, bamboo, and rattan, are right at home with the color schemes found on Christina on the Coast at HGTV Home by Sherwin Williams. Get these colors in your home by calling Mike 541-4973804

Dark and Light Color Inspiration

When the colors are called Dark Night and Extra White, you know you are going to see some serious contrast. We found this combination at HGTV Home by Sherwin Williams. It was featured on Christina on the Coast Episode 505.

Throughout the open concept, natural wood and leather add to the contrast of colors.

Black appliances and black hardware add drama to the dark blue cabinets.

Sherwin Williams Alabaster, Extra White and Dark Night

Max Monochrome

Check out this approach to interior color. Using one color for the entire room, “brings harmony and creates the impression of open space,” according to Sherwin-Williams. Notice the extent to which this concept was taken. Walls, ceiling, book case, window seat, casing and desk all in the same color. The color is Mount Etna SW 7625. We can do this. Call Mike 541-497-3804.

Photo credit: @our_edith_house via Sherwin-Williams.

Hazmat – No Joke

I recently had a friend get very sick with pneumonitis caused by spraying penetrating oil on a neighbors deck without using the proper safety equipment.

In previous blog posts we have mentioned the dangers of falling from ladders and roof tops when attempting to paint your own structures. Exposure to painting products can pose just as serious a risk. Here at Paint Doctor’s Painting, our combined training and experience makes us experts at safely handling a large variety of painting products.

Many of the products we use are atomized and airborne during application (that is, sprayed). Once applied, they form very resilient protective coatings, which are perfectly safe for our customers and their pets. However, when in spray form, they can penetrate respiratory tissues, eyes and skin and do some serious damage if not handled with proper safety equipment.

Safety first. Leave it to the experts at Paint Doctor’s Painting, 541-497-3804.

September 2024 Color of the Month

Sherwin-Williams says, “Palm Leaf harnesses the retro charm of earthy avocado green tones from a bygone era. Nestled in the middle of a throwback collection of fun colors, this free-spirited shade channels a fresh take on classic ‘70s style.”

Call it olive green or avocado green, this is Palm Leaf by Sherwin-Williams and it's a retro delight.

Claw foot tub with two tone walls in green and yellow.

Palm Leaf effortlessly bridges the gap between old and new, infusing a modern feel into a vintage look. This shade shines as the center of attention or easily makes an impact in a backup role. With Oat Milk’s light, neutral hue providing a clean backdrop for retro styling, our Color of the Month adds depth, definition and contrast.

If we can get some Palm Leaf into your life (or whatever color you choose) give us a call. 541-497-3804

Living Room Ideas

With interior painting season just around the corner, it’s time to think about some colors for your living room paint project. Call Mike 541-497-3804 to let him know you would like to be put on the schedule for interior paint this winter. Check out these living room color ideas.