“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.
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.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
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.
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.
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.
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.
You’ve finally narrowed down your paint colors, and now you must make another decision – it’s time to choose a sheen.
A non-reflective sheen that helps hide surface imperfections, making walls appear smooth. Visually this finish smooths walls that are dented or rough. However, it can be harder to clean. Best for:
Adult bedrooms Formal Living Rooms Ceilings Uneven or textured wallsThis flat finish is great for hiding surface imperfections, while its angular shine helps make walls smooth and washable. Use this sheen for:
Living rooms Dining rooms Exterior sidingWith a slight shine, Satin and Eg-Shel finishes offer a richer look. Washability makes these sheens ideal for high-traffic areas most likely to attract nicks and scuff marks such as:
Hallways Woodwork Children’s bedrooms Family rooms Exterior surfacesThis moderately reflective, durable finish is perfect for areas that get cleaned frequently, such as:
Kitchens Bathrooms Utility area Closet doors TrimGloss sheens have higher light-reflective characteristics. This shiny, durable finish works great for any element of a room you would like to highlight such as: Wood trim Cabinets Doors Furniture
If you have questions about choosing the sheen of paint to use for interior or exterior finishes, give us a call at 541-497-3804.
Painting for our long-time general contractor clients requires that our team learns the sequence the builder prefers and bids the jobs accordingly. The interior photos in this blog post are from a recent project where the general contractor wanted a “wall-out” right after the drywall texture was completed and before any cabinets, doors or trim were installed. One advantage to this approach is that wall paint is much tougher than drywall texture so the paint protects the wall from minor scrapes and impacts during the finishing stages. This order works well for contrasting trim colors.
Other contractors may do the sequence differently for a variety of reasons. Perhaps they want to paint all of the trim and doors the same color and sheen as the wall paint. Maybe they want to eliminate an additional time slot for the painters before the finish carpenters begin, which can help a tight construction schedule. We can even put more than one crew (each with their own equipment) on one job to speed up the process.
In addition to the two approaches listed above, hybrids of these approaches can be employed such as primer between drywall prep and texture to help hide drywall joints.
Whatever the approach, we can accommodate your construction schedule and will bid the job according to your system. As a valuable member of your trade team, we can make suggestions and work with your other trade partners to help make up for some lost days on the construction schedule when needed.
Call Mike 541-497-3804 to talk schedule, bids and sequence for your upcoming new construction projects.
We really want you to be happy with your paint project, which is why we encourage you to use the available resources for choosing your paint color. Here are some you can find at Sherwin-Williams.
Sherwin-Williams says, “Order color chips, peel & stick or Color to Go samples to see how your top color picks look and feel in your space.”Visualize any color by experimenting directly on the surface. Eliminate the guesswork with Twist-n-Pour Color to Go® paint samples.No mess. No dry time. Our 8″ x 8″ peel & stick color samples are available in our most popular colors. Order now for only $3.95 per sample, with free shipping for a limited time.Have a lot of color ideas for your space? Color chips are the perfect solution. Order up to 10 FREE 2″x3″ color chips online from Sherwin-Williams. Ships free.
We often use the term natural wood, which is the look we’re going for but in reality these projects need lots of professional care and product application to keep them looking natural for a long time.
Just like our painted finishes, a natural wood look needs UV protection to maintain the original color and it needs a seal coat to keep water and insect penetration from damaging the looks and the structural integrity. The type of seal coat for outdoor applications is critical. You have a lot invested in your natural wood project. Call the Paint Doctor to make sure it is properly protected, 541-497-3804.
