First off all let me tell you the bad things that can happen if you use a terrible paint brush.

1. Hand Cramps – This I put at number one because they hurt and a poorly designed brush will cause hand cramps much quicker then a nice paint brush.
2. Uneven paint – Cheap brushes do not distribute the paint evenly on the surface.  This will mean you will need far more brush strokes to get it right… This wastes a lot of time.
3. Bristles in your paint.  Cheap paint brushes shed and you do not want one or two bristles painted into your wall.  That looks terrible and tacky.
4. Wrong sizes means big hassles.

Here are a few things to remember when picking out a good paint brush.

1. Use the right size brush for the right size project.  If you are hand painting a huge section don’t use a 2 inch brush.  If you are painting a small intricate section be sure to use a brush that will work.
2. Using the right style brush will be important.  When you are cutting in using a flat brush can cause you problems.  Using an angled brush will help you stay within the lines and complete the job much quicker.
3. Do not go cheap.  Typically the cheaper paint brushes will shed, fall apart, not apply evenly and in the end cost you more money because you will probably go buy another brush.

And remember when you are done painting to immediately clean your brush and store it in a dry area.  A quality paint brush can last you a long time.

So head out there and tackle your next big paint project.

• Steal other peoples color – Okay it is not really stealing but taking note of house colors you really like when driving around is a great idea.  If you see a house color that you love whip out your phone or camera and snap a picture.  Keep a file of these houses so you can go back and look at them.
  • To obtain the paint color of a house you love you can ask the owner if they know, or if you know which company built the house they should have that information handy.
• Paint Company Suggestions – A good paint company should keep a record of what house paint color combination’s are the most popular and go together well.   You can look at pictures and examples to see if you like the colors.
• Use Magazines – Look through magazines and if you like the color of a house you see in the magazine rip that picture out and hold on to it (this should go without saying, but if the magazine is not yours don’t rip any pages out. K?).
• Ask Friends – Getting other opinions can open up other possibilities of color combos.  Be open to suggestions, but not to open because some people have terrible ideas.

Take your time and be confident in your choice.  A newly painted house will change the way you feel about pulling in the driveway.  You will love it!

1. Clean up around the sides of the house - Before your painter comes be sure to have the areas where they will be painting cleaned up.  This will help them get the project done in the allotted time and save you any extra money from time wasted or clean up.
2. Small Projects can be done by you – Yes we can handle small projects like a bedroom, but if you put your mind to it this is something you can tackle in just an afternoon.  Be sure to get the right materials and cover the floor before you start.  Completing small projects by yourself can really save you money.
3. Let the painter paint – Once you and the painter have discussed the details and decided what you want for your house let the painter and their team get to work and try not to bother him or her for any reasons.  When you paint professionally you really get into a groove and its best to just let that ride and not interrupt.
4. Be sure to let your friends and family know about the great job – Believe it or not MOST of a great painters business comes from word of mouth.  If your painter and team have done a great job don’t be shy about letting people know you got the painter from Local-business-painters.com (don’t forget the dashes)

Having your house painted is always a very exciting time and our teams of professional painters will help your experience be the best it can be.

In Western Washington it can be tricky to plan when you should get your house painted.  Obviously the dryer weather the better.

Spring heading into summer is often times the best time to paint your house.  The weather is starting to turn for the best and if you paint your house at the beginning of summer you will get to enjoy it the whole summer.

As we come into summer it is important to think about the needs of your house.  The winter weather can play a big part in damaging your house.  A good paint job is the final layer of protection and it is vital that you keep that layer of protection strong for the longevity of your home.

So plan on giving us a call or emailing us today to get your house painted in the best part of the year.