Author: Larry

Duration

Duration Home Interior Acrylic Latex by Sherwin-Williams features exclusive cross-linking technology for true washability and allows most stains to wipe away easily with water. Offers excellent hide and touch-up and contains anti-microbial agents which inhibit the growth of mold and mildew on the surface of this coating’s film. Available in all colors including bold, vivid accents. Also features Moisture Resistant Technology offering quick return to service and durability in moist environments like bathrooms.

Paint Adhesion

In painting, adhesion refers to the strong bond between the coating and substrate. It asks the question, “Will this paint stick to this surface for a long time?” Adhesion is absolutely essential to the success of a paint job.

As we have mentioned before, professional painters are practical chemists who understand the bonding properties of the best products on the market. To achieve a long lasting paint that stays put, a number of considerations must be taken into account. Surface type, surface preparation and the right primer are high on the priority list.

Not sure if your paint job will hang in there over the long run? Better call the pros at Paint Doctor’s Painting.

Start Small

If you are considering painting your own cabinets may we suggest you start small by tackling a bathroom vanity first. In the process, you will find that removal of hardware, cleaning, sanding, masking, primer and top coat may help you decide to bring in the pros for a complete kitchen paint job. Start small. See how it goes.

Exterior Paint Season

The time is quickly approaching for exterior repaints and protecting your biggest asset is more important now than ever before.

Colors include SW 7694 Dromedary Camel, 7523 Burnished Brandy, 6124 Cardboard

Need some inspiration for your home’s exterior paint color? Sherwin-Williams has a great resource on their website to give you a feel for some cool paint colors on a variety of houses. Another cool thing, Paint Doctors Painting can get the Sherwin-Williams color you choose. Check it out here

If these colors have inspired your next painting project, call Mike of Paint Doctor’s Painting for a quote 541-497-3804.

It’s Not Easy Being Green

You may start with the great idea to change things up in your kitchen by painting the cabinets green. One of the first challenges will be deciding on a green. For example, the two greens featured above create very different looks. Left: Coastal Plain SW 6192, Right: Ripe Olive SW 6209

Next, you have the question of cabinet hardware including pulls and hinges and how they can be removed and properly labeled to return to their original position.

Then there is the matter of preparing your cabinet surfaces. Degrease, de-gloss and determine what you are going to do with the interiors.

Then there is the matter of protecting the other surfaces in the kitchen – countertops, walls, appliances, etc.

Kermit was right. We can help.

Serving a Variety of Tastes

More than any time in recent history, many of us have spent a lot more time indoors in our own homes. That’s a lot of hours looking at the same walls. If variety is the spice of life, many of us have been experiencing a bland outlook with a groundhog’s day of repetition.

One of the best ways to add some much needed excitement to home décor is to make a color change to the opposite end of the spectrum. Going from light to dark can add just the change that’s needed.

Peel and Stick Color Samples

Sherwin-Williams is offering free shipping on their 8″x 8″ peel and stick color samples. These large samples give a more accurate perception of what a color would look like in your space.

The samples can be repositioned several times to try the colors in various locations. Go to sherwin-williams.com and search peel and stick.

After choosing your color, give us a call and we can take care of the rest!

March 2022 Color of the Month

Sherwin-Williams says, “Craft bold and beautiful style with statement-making color. Iron Ore’s timeless shade speaks for itself – that’s why it’s one of our most popular colors. Whether it plays with other hues or makes a statement on its own, this warm charcoal knows how to blend beautifully.”