How to Choose the Best Paint Color Paint can be the quickest and most cost-effective way to transform a room. But where do you start if you haven’t already picked out a color? While you may be attracted to bright colors, a vibrant palette in your home may not feel “livable.” A color you love in a stunning photo may not be a color you will love to see on your walls every day. With that in mind, here are some tips for choosing a paint color you’ll enjoy in real life. First Things First What features or existing finishes in the room you would consider permanent? Take into consideration what you don’t plan on changing. If you just got new wood floors, or a new tile fireplace, you’ll want to choose a color that looks great with these features instead of matching the paint to your throw pillows that you may end up replacing in a year. Draw Attention to What You Love Emphasize your home's attractive architectural features. Do you have beautiful white crown molding in

What Can Polson Painting Do That I can’t?  Like most homeowners, your home is probably the biggest investment you will ever make, and how you take care of it is crucial.  When it comes time to paint, you may find it tempting to do it yourself, thinking it will save you money. It may even sound like a bit of fun. But have you ever walked into a home with a bad paint job, and it was very apparent that the homeowner did it themselves? Maybe you’re confident you can do it yourself…but let me tell you what we can do that you quite possibly cannot. We Will Save You Time and Money If you’ve ever attempted a do-it-yourself project, you know that the task can easily get out of control. You need to make multiple trips for special tools or brushes, and it’s difficult to finish the job on time. When your house is in disarray so you can access certain walls to paint, time is important. How long are you wanting all of your living room furniture in the center of the room? When you hire

Tips for choosing an exterior paint finish  -As if it's not difficult enough for choosing a color for your exterior you also have to choose a finish. All exterior color choices come in a variety of finishes.   However it is a bit easier to choose a finish since there are three major choices. Here are some tips for helping you choose which type of finish is best for your exterior painting project. Flat finish Flat finishes work best in older homes because they don't reflect light. This dull and non reflective surface can help hide imperfections and flaws which are more common in older homes. Flat paint finish is the most porous exterior finish. Flat finish is not very durable and should not be used for painting commonly used areas such as windows, railings, doors or floors. If you choose a lighter color paint then a flat finish will look worn out quicker. Gloss finish The most durable paint finish for an exterior is a gloss finish. It is easy to clean and will stan

How to Prepare your home for professional painters First of all, you’ve made a very wise decision to hire professionals to paint your home rather than attempting this job on your own. In terms of home value, aesthetics, lifetime of the work, protection of other non-painted surfaces, paint durability and so much more- professional painters are the right choice. In order to make the job go smoothly here are a few tips to help you and the professionals prior to their arrival. Clear the walls If you have pictures, decorations or mirrors on the walls you should remove them and store them in another location. Don’t worry about the holes that are left because the professionals will fill and repair any imperfections in your wall prior to painting. Move Furniture If possible move the furniture completely out of the room. However, if that is not possible try to move the furniture towards the center of the room and away from the walls. Don’t worry about covering up the furnitur

Top 10 reasons to choose Polson Painting Let's face it you have many painting companies to choose from. It can be difficult finding just the right one. However not all painting companies are created equal. At Polson Painting we guarantee our work is the best around. We have many years of experience as well as hundreds of customers that aren’t just satisfied but have had their expectations exceeded. Here are the top 10 reasons why you should choose Polson Painting so that we can exceed your expectations too! We are Family Our business is not only family owned and operated but we extend that relationship to our customers. We treat all of our clients as if they were our own family and keep them in the loop of the entire process from start to finish. We also take customer feedback into account and are constantly making improvements that are beneficial for our clients. We only use Sherwin-Williams paint Paint quality matters, which is why we choose the best. We only

What type of interior paint finish should you choose? Glossy, flat, satin, eggshell? Unless you're a painting expert you probably don't know much about the differences between paint finishes. Since painting is an important feature of your home you want to make sure you choose the finish that will work best in the area that you are having painted. Here are the most common types of painting finishes and a little bit more detail about the benefits of each one. Flat paint finish The paint finish in many rooms of your home is most likely a flat finish. It is not reflective at all and will help make your walls look very smooth. Because if it's nature can also hide any type of blemishes that your wall may have. It is also easily cleaned off should if need be. Flat paint works best in formal living rooms and dining rooms as well as bedrooms for adults. The ceiling of your home is also a great candidate for a flat paint finish. Satin paint finish Satin paint has a