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...

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 furn...

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...