Inquiring minds often ask College Pro Painters franchise managers “Does my house NEED to be painted this summer?”

When assessing the value of house painting, College Pro Painters recommends that consumers should really look at a few key factors:

1)      The state of the current paint job. Is it peeling? Faded? Are there cracks in the siding or your trim that need to be sealed? The main purpose of painting surfaces on your home is to protect the wood/surface. If that paint or stain covering is failing, that also means that the protection is failing. Usually homes need to be re-painted every 5-8 years. Any walked on surfaces or fences should be re done every 1—3 years depending on wear and tear.

Many homeowners have been bundled up inside all winter, and now it’s time to come outside and enjoy the sun and start taking in some Vitamin D. While you’re outside, take a look at your home and see what last summer and this past winter has done to your home.  Is the paint starting to fade?  Is it peeling anywhere? How is the protective layer on your home looking? Maybe it’s time to re-paint your home to ensure that your house is able to face more summer sun, and plenty more winter rains, all in a healthy state. College Pro Painters is here to help take care of your home by giving you 5 spring painting tips! There are many components to a good paint job and here are the main ones you need to be aware of this summer!

Painting a room is always an undertaking. Painting a room to achieve a particular effect is another challenge altogether. Often the objective is to make a room look larger. From the colour of paints you use, to the finish and pattern; there are variety of techniques you can use to trick the eye into believing the room is bigger than it is.

Colours: The choice of colour makes a huge difference in the feel of a room. It can create a mood, a feel, a sensation, or an illusion of space. Warm colours like reds, orange, and brown make a room feel cozy. Cool colours like blues, greys, and whites are a little colder. Yellows and greens are often very bright and positive. So what colours make a room bigger?

Faux painting is a very popular method of creating a unique look on walls of a home. It’s most often used on the interior of homes, however some homeowners are choosing to use it for their home’s exterior as well. Before choosing to faux paint the exterior of your home, you should think about a few things.

First, consider your home’s exterior makeup and if faux painting would adhere successfully on the materials your home is constructed with. If your home is constructed of wood or vinyl siding, you should not consider faux exterior painting techniques. However, if your home is made of stucco, exterior faux painting can yield excellent results.