Trying to open space up in your basement or garage, but don’t know what to do with your old paint? Though you can save money doing some painting yourself you are still left with all of the left over paint and equipment. Hiring a professional residential or commercial painting company can help free the burden of excess clutter. Old paint especially has a lot of harsh chemicals that are bad for the environment and not … Continue reading
It’s all about using every bit of space you can in a small room and luckily by choosing the right color you can fool the eye into thinking the space is much larger! Of course you want the best painters in the Ann Arbor area to help you decide which colors would work best for your small space. Have a smaller room opening up into a larger room and having a hard time deciding … Continue reading
Thinking about painting a smaller room, or a room without a lot of natural light? Most people who are thinking of painting a darker room reach for very light colors, trying to combat the lack of natural light. Professional painters know that’s not always the best option. Here’s the inside scoop! Dark paint colors When painting rooms with Northern exposure, rooms with no windows, or rooms where not enough daylight comes in because of … Continue reading
Interior painting and how to calculate materials Few things are more annoying than running out of paint in the middle of repainting a wall. Have your home interior painting redone is a great way to spruce up your living space. However, it does require some proper planning if you are going to do the job right. Before beginning any painting project, it is important to figure out how much paint you’ll need, as the … Continue reading
This Canton client rated our painting service 10 out of 7! Finding a painting contractor to paint your house can be a daunting task, but it’s usually not as dreadful as performing the work yourself, getting up on the roof and climbing on ladders craning your neck and hauling buckets. When hiring a contractor becomes the logical decision, there are things to look for to guide you to the best possible experience. That’s why … Continue reading
House Painting Nostalgia One of my favorite smells on earth is fresh paint. It reminds me of when my mom finally got that new kitchen she’d been wanting when I was 13 (pale mint green), the first apartment of my very own (gold with a red accent wall in the living room) and my son’s nursery (blue with fluffy white clouds). Fresh paint smells to me like new beginnings and a clean start. Usually … Continue reading
Residential painting – how many gallons do you need? Whether you’re hiring a painting contractor or doing it yourself, it’s helpful to know how much paint it’s going to take to complete your residential painting project. For this blog, I’m going to concentrate on interior painting. No matter what aspect of your home you are painting – walls, ceiling, trim, doors, or windows, you’ll need to estimate the amount of paint needed to do … Continue reading
WANTED: People Person. While scrolling through the usual cookie cutter job postings, that really stood out. The company requested that applicants not send the usual cut and paste resume but read about the position and then write a thoughtful response detailing why they may be a good fit. Ann Arbor Painting Company As a good prospective employee should, I researched my potential employer. The thing that stood out most on Elysium Painting Company’s website … Continue reading
Perp work: The key to longevity on exterior paint jobs! Yes, it’s hot and humid. Should you paint your house? Even with good prep work, will the job still last as long? These thoughts and more wander into people’s heads during the hot August and September months, and safe to say, you don’t have to worry. To maximize job longevity and minimize the chance paint could dry out too fast without properly curing, painters … Continue reading
