Things to Know Before Starting a Painting Renovation

You never want to just wing a painting project. Things need to be thought out and planned before you actually dive into a painting renovation. From knowing if you are going to hire a professional, to having the colors ready, be prepared!

Know What You Want

Of course, the first thing to decide is what you are going to do with your painting renovation! Are you just repainting one room or one accent wall? You could probably tackle the project yourself. But if you are going to do multiple rooms including complex rooms such as bathrooms and the kitchen or the exterior of your home, you should hire the professionals at East Valley Painters to get the job done for you. We have the skills, experience, and the right tools to turn your painting vision into reality.

You will want to really plan out which rooms you are looking to repaint along with the colors you want to use. The type of paint to use will also play a role. If you are painting the exterior of your home, look for paint that is suitable for outdoor conditions. If you are going to paint your bathroom, look for paint that is good with getting wet from time to time.

Then, Plan Accordingly

Once you figure out which walls you are going to paint, you need to figure out WHEN to paint them. Renovating your home’s paint may take a few days. So, if you are planning on having lots of company or a party at your home, either delay the project or hold the event after it is complete.

Luckily in Arizona, we usually see nice weather year-round. Even though it gets warm, you can still plan around the heat by getting the job done early in the morning or when the sun goes down. When there is an occasional dust or rainstorm, you should probably put projects on hold for the time being.

One of the most important things to remember is to never do certain rooms at the same time, which will cause your home to be even more hectic during your painting renovation. For example, don’t do all of the bedrooms at once. You can do an office and guest room at once, but be sure you have a place to sleep!

 Also, doing the kitchen and bathrooms at the same time might seem like a smart idea, but it isn’t. You will still need access to water and if the renovation takes over a day, you will need to use one or the other.

Prepping the Painting Area

Before you start the painting job, whether you are doing it yourself or not, you will need to remove all furniture in the room, electronics, window treatments, and wall hooks. You want the walls completely bare, even if a professional is coming to do the job.

The floor will need to be covered to protect it from paint and the doors and ceiling will need to be taped off as well. When you make things ready for your painting project, it will become an easier task to accomplish.

During the painting process, keep kids and pets away. Also, have a clear entrance and exit. While painting, open up the doors and windows in other rooms to keep the air circulating.

Exterior Painting Renovations

When it comes to renovating the paint on the exterior of your home, you will want to make sure it is clean. Either you can wash it yourself or find a local company that can do the trick. Professional painters will get this job done for you if you decide to use a professional. They will then correctly do the job and even all the clean-up!

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When is it the Right Time to Update the Interior Paint of Your Home

You might be thinking it is time to upgrade your walls with some fresh paint. There are two options…tackle the task yourself or hire the professionals at East Valley Painters to get the job done!

Either way…how do you really know it is time to update your home’s interior walls?

Time

Nothing lasts forever. In reality, you will most likely need to update the paint on your walls at least every 10 years. It really will depend on the room and how much traffic it gets. Some rooms are more popular than others such as the bathroom, whereas other rooms could get dirty easily, like the kitchen. Those rooms might need to be updated every 5 years.

The Paint

The biggest sign that you need to update your walls’ paint is the paint itself! Is the current paint job fading? This usually happens with darker colors and walls that are exposed to the sunlight. Or maybe there is noticeable wear and tear on your accent wall.

Low-quality paint also plays a factor. This type of paint will cause cracking or flaking, especially in extreme temperatures. Pretty much anytime your paint is damaged, it should be repaired or repainted as soon as possible.

Just Need a Change

Maybe you want to repaint your walls because you need a change! Updating your walls’ paint is a quick and easy way to remodel a room, even if it is just painting an accent wall.

 

If you decide to change the style and décor in your home, you will want to keep up with the look with a fresh coat of paint. There are times when you just want a new color on your walls.

Selling Your Home

Of course, if you are selling your home, you will most definitely want to update the walls in your home to make it more valuable. The benefits of doing this are well worth it. A freshly painted home is more presentable and will attract more people. Which means you will be able to sell your home quicker.

Hire a Professional

It isn’t always easy repainting the walls in your home. It takes time, the right supplies, high-quality paint, and more importantly…patience. Sometimes it is best to leave it up to the pros.

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Tips to Maintain Your Home’s Exterior Paint

Now is the time that you might be marking things off of your to-do list. One of those tasks might have been to update the exterior paint of your home. After putting in the effort and spending the money to do so, you want to take the extra precautions to properly maintain it year-round.

Your home is the first line of defense against several elements, including Mother Nature. Here are some tips on how to protect your home’s exterior paint from a variety of different elements.

Check Your Sprinklers

Water from your sprinklers can easily stain and decay wood, and at a much faster pace. It can also damage the home’s exterior paint, causing your home to age.

To avoid this, make sure your sprinklers are aligned correctly so they don’t hit your home’s exterior.

Check Your Grill

With the temperatures heating up, you might be using your barbeque grill more. But the heat from the grill can easily damage your home’s exterior. Plus, flames can leap, so always make sure to keep the grill away from your home.

The heat can melt vinyl siding, so it is best to keep the grill at least 10 feet away from your home while in use and make sure to let it cool down before putting it back to store.

Check Your Trees

This might be a given, but you would be surprised how many times trees damage an exterior’s home. Be mindful of where you plant your trees around your home. As they grow, branches can grow into the home’s exterior causing damage by scratching the foundation or breaking windows. If too close to your home, trees can easily chip the paint when there is any wind.

Use the Right Paint

Of course, the best way to protect your home’s exterior is to use the right paint! Protective paint can protect your home from Mother Nature’s elements like rain and wind. Plus, it is easy to maintain and can easily be sprayed down after a dust storm hits. Using high-quality paint will last longer and offer better protection.

Let the Professionals Handle It

When you do run into an issue with your home’s exterior paint, East Valley Painters is there to fix it and help keep it maintained all year long.

Proudly serving the East Valley, we use only the highest-quality paint and equipment. Contact us today for a free estimate!

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The Impacts Weather Can Have on Exterior Painting

Yes, weather and exterior painting go hand in hand. It can be difficult to do a painting job in harsh weather conditions. So, what is the relationship between weather and exterior painting?

Luckily, we see over 300 days of sunshine here in the valley of the sun. We usually have the most perfect weather to get the job done. Yes, Phoenix does see extreme heat in the summer and get some crazy thunderstorms (we will discuss this below), but East Valley Painters is still able to get the job done in these conditions.

Rain

We do see a few rainy days across the valley, but how does this affect exterior painting? Obviously, we can’t paint when it is raining out. But how long after do we need to wait after the storm has cleared? It all depends on the surface and the shape it is in. Do you have stucco and Is it In good shape? A light rain should only impact the job for the day if that. Get lots of rain and have wood? We will need to wait almost 3 full days. Remember, the surface needs to be dry to do the job. If not, the paint can bubble, blister, or peel. A moisture meter can be used to determine if the surface is dry enough.

Monsoon

In Phoenix, the summer months bring us monsoons. This isn’t just rain, but also wind and dust storms. This is unusual around the country, but very common in Phoenix. They usually pop-up in the late afternoon and evening, but does this still impact your paint job?

At East Valley Painters, we like to start early so we are usually done by the time the storms move in. However, we still watch the radar so that we have plenty of time to clean-up before the thunderstorm approaches.

When your home is it with a dust storm, we will always spray off any dust or dirt before resuming the job.

Extreme Heat

It is not uncommon to see triple digits for 100 days out of the year in Phoenix. It can get really hot and yes it is hard on the workers, but with years of experience working in the sun, they know how to deal. We try to adjust our hours to work earlier in the day to get the job done, when it is cooler and have plenty of sunlight. But does the heat have any impact on the paint?

Yes, high temperatures can stop the paint from binding together properly, causing peels and cracks. This is why we like to start the job before it reaches the highest temperature of the day. Luckily, we don’t have much humidity here in Phoenix to impact the drying process. The gentle breezes we see often helps speed up the drying process up.

East Valley Painters

For the past 30 years, East Valley Painters has proudly served Sun Lakes, Ahwatukee, Gilbert, Chandler, and east valley cities. Our team of painters will ensure that the job is done right and has the experience applying not just exterior paint, but also exterior protective paint coatings to protect your paint from extreme weather conditions.

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The Difference in Interior Paint Jobs and Exterior Paint Jobs

Thinking about a complete remodel of your home? You might want to start by upgrading the paint your home’s interior and exterior paint. But you have to be prepared for both of those projects in different ways. Of course, you can always leave the chore up to the professionals at East Valley Painters!

Interior Painting

Interior painting can be done at any time of year and during any type of weather. When it comes to interior painting projects, the first thing to consider is the products you are using. You will need the right paint and basic painting tools to get the job done.

When it comes to the paint to use, make sure to purchase paint that is formulated for indoors specifically. This paint is formulated to resist scrapes, scuffs, and scrubbing. Plus, the rigid paint is perfect for interior paint. Indoor paints also use less unhealthy solvents, meaning fewer gasses evaporate into the home. Also, the resins are less prone to damage.

One of the great things about interior paint is that there are endless color options. So, you could paint each room a different color if you want to! And, you only need simple painting tools such as brushes, tape, and small ladders to get the job done.

Painting the interior of your home can cause disruptions in your daily life since you need to close off the room you are painting. However, keep in mind that interior painting can be done quickly and Can be done often, usually at an affordable price.

Exterior Painting

Exterior painting is a little bit of a bigger project. You will need special equipment and it is usually best if you leave this job up to the pros.

Weather does play a role since exterior painting needs to be done when it is dry out. It can take several days to get the job done since the coats need to dry before adding another layer. Luckily in Arizona, we see over 300 days of sunshine, so it can usually be done at any time of year.

Exterior paint is formulated for long-term flexibility and it will expand or contract with hot or cold weather. Additives are also added to the paint to resist fading from the sun and any moisture. There are fewer color options when it comes to exterior painting, but you should be able to find a color you like easily.

Since exterior painting needs to cover large areas, tall ladders and special painting equipment is needed. Which is why a professional painter should do it.

Using a Professional Painter

Professional painters have the right equipment and know all of the tricks to get the job done right. They also have access to the best products and can give helpful advice.

Have questions about warranties or an upcoming painting project, just click below to contact us or to learn more about our painting company. East Valley Painters, serving Sun Lakes, Ahwatukee, Gilbert, Chandler, and east valley cities for the past 30 years.

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The Differences in Painting Smaller and Larger Rooms

Did you know that you can change the feeling of a room just by the paint color you use? With the proper colors, you can transform a room by making a smaller room appear larger and a larger room appear smaller. It is all in the magic of paint!

Smaller Rooms

If you want to transform smaller rooms such as kitchens or bathrooms to appear larger, you will want to use light colors, as these colors tend to recede. When you paint a smaller room a light color such as a light green or neutral tan, your eyes travel continuously around the room so that it appears more spacious. Also, you can paint the ceiling a lighter color to raise the apparent height of the ceiling.

Still, want to add a little color to your room? Paint just one wall a darker color to add some flair without making the room seem even smaller!

Looking to add some personality to your outdoor porch? Paint your porch a soft blue to resemble the sky!

Larger Rooms

For larger rooms to be cozier, paint the walls with darker colors. For an even more personal feeling, paint the ceiling a darker color. This is because a darker color trim doesn’t stand out and makes the room appear smaller. This is great for large bedrooms and living rooms. Deep blues, rich reds and dark browns are great colors to use!

When painting larger rooms these dark colors, the color combinations are endless, making it very easy to decorate with.

Professional Painters

Of course, you will always want to use the best quality paint and painting supplies. When it comes to painting the interior and exterior of your home, it is best to leave it up to the professionals. East Valley Painters has been serving Sun Lakes, Ahwatukee, Gilbert, Chandler, and east valley cities for the past 30 years. If you have questions about warranties or an upcoming painting project, just click below to contact us or to learn more about our painting company.

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Tips for Communicating with Your Professional Painter

A new year is a great time for a new look for your home. Maybe you have decided that 2020 is the year to hire a professional painter to upgrade the interior and exterior of your home. Just remember that working with the right painter is key and communicating properly is needed for the process to go smooth!

 

Be Open About Your Expectations

You always want to make sure that you relay everything you want and what you expect from your painter. This means sitting down with them ahead of time and planning out the project. From the colors to the timeline, make sure that you are both on the same page. Which also means how you two should communicate. Do you prefer through email, through text or by a phone call? Also, discuss with your painter how much you want to be involved. Do you want them to check-in with you on every decision or just once a week? Once you speak with your painter about this, you can set a plan for the painting project!

 

Discuss Your Budget

One of the most important details to discuss is your budget. This is another thing to be completely honest and open about with your painter. How much are you wanting to spend on your painting project? Do you have any room to go over? Always discuss all of the details about your budget right away so that your painter will know what they are dealing with. Make sure to ALWAYS get estimates ahead of time so you know what to expect as well and let your painter know to alert you of any changes.

 

 

Supplies and Techniques

Don’t ever be afraid to ask questions! You should always feel comfortable asking your painter what type of supplies they are going to use. This means the type of paint and what type of brushes. In addition, ask them what techniques they use. You want to know about the process they are using, especially if it is going to impact your daily life by having to have certain areas of your home closed off for some time. This is why it is so important to always choose the right painter, one that has plenty of experience, is easy to work with, is always reliable and will produce high-quality work. 

 

Working with East Valley Painters

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Preparing for the Holidays: Tips to Repairing Chipped Paint

The holidays are a time for parties and fun with friends and family. Are you thinking of hosting the holidays this year? You will need to make sure that your walls are in tip-top shape for the festivities!

Yes, the holidays are quickly approaching! If you want, you can always leave repairing chipped walls to the professionals at East Valley Painters. Or you can tackle the job yourself with these helpful tips.

Why Does Paint Chip?

Well, there are a few reasons the paint on your walls may chip. Most of the time it is because of moving furniture or something scraping up against the wall. But, it could start to peel away on its own if the paint wasn’t applied properly. Also, temperature variations can also cause the paint to pull away from the wall, leaving your wall easier to chip!

Fixing Chipped Walls

Of course, repairing the paint on your walls needs to be done properly. First, always remove any old paint that is chipped or bubbled. This will leave you with a nice, flat surface. Just remember to not dig too far into the wall.

Next, you need to repair the hole. Spackle words best to repair damaged walls. Use a putty knife to spread evenly and cover the hole. Make sure to always let it dry completely!

Then, you can gently sand it so that it is smooth and flat like the rest of the wall. It is now time to paint! You can use a primer if you would like as it helps the paint stick to the wall. Once that is dried completely, apply a coat of paint to match the rest of the wall.

Once it is completely dry, your walls will be ready for those festive celebrations!

Extra Tip: If you have NO time to repair those chipped walls, try to cover them with holiday decorations! Then call East Valley Painters after your party to get your walls back to perfect!

If you’d rather leave this one to the pros, or have questions about warranties or other upcoming painting projects, just click below to contact us or to learn more about our painting company. East Valley Painters, serving Sun Lakes, Ahwatukee, Gilbert, Chandler, and east valley cities for the past 30 years.

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Why You Should Work with a Professional Painter for Your Next Residential Project

It is that time of year, time to update the paint in your home. Not only do you want to do the interior of your home, but you also want to do the exterior of your home. This is going to be a big project that is best left to the professionals for many reasons.

  1. High-Quality Work Worth the Price

You might think it would be cheaper to do the work on your own, and this might be true to an extent. However, in the end, it will be well worth hiring a professional painter to do the work. Professional painters have all of the necessary equipment. Plus, professional painters have the skills to deliver high quality and consistent work. A team of professional painters know how to properly prep the walls, use only the best quality paint and use the right equipment to get the job done right the first time.

  1. Efficient and Quick

Of course, experienced painters know what they are doing and have the process down perfectly. This means they will get the job done efficiently and done promptly. Professional painters know what small details to pay attention to and know how to prep everything while still sticking to a timeline. If needed, professional painters will find the proper and additional resources to get the job done on time.

  1. Safe and Insured

Always work with a professional painter that is licensed and insured. These professional painters will correct any issues right away at no additional costs. Like the team at East Valley Painters, professional painters will get the job done correctly and ensure that you are satisfied. In addition to getting the job done right, they will also do it done safely, following all the codes that they need to make sure you are covered.

One of the best things about working with a professional painter is that they will listen to what you want! They will use their skills and expertise to turn your vision into reality. East Valley Painters has been serving Sun Lakes, Ahwatukee, Gilbert, Chandler, and east valley cities for the past 30 years and are home to Arizona’s 10-year warranty. Get a free painting estimate today!

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Tips When Painting Your Walls Dark Colors

Are you wanting to update the paint in your home and want to go bold with dark colors? It might be a scary idea, but it can be done. Dark walls can give off a classy and elegant look, if done the right way!

Pay Attention to Details

Just like with any paint job, the details are important. Imperfections are going to show more when using dark colors, so the job must be impeccable. Ridges caused by drywall tape, nail holes and every other little bump is going to show up. For the best results, start with a smooth surface, meaning you need to texturize. We will give you hints on how to properly do this later on.

Fingerprints and scuff marks are going to show easily after you paint the walls as well. This is why painting a room a dark color can be a challenge, so choose a room that is less likely going to have fingerprints and scuff marks. A nice living room, home office or an adult bedroom is a good place to have dark walls because these rooms require less cleaning and maintenance. Keep in mind that dark walls are going to make a room look smaller, so paint rooms that you want to appear to be cozier and more intimate.

Choose the Right Color

Be smart when it comes to choosing the right color. It is hard work to paint your walls a dark color, so make sure you pick a color that you won’t get tired of and will like for a while. This is why you never want to go too extreme and become overwhelmed. Also, extremely dark colors can take away from the details in the room. You might want to experiment first and test out different colors until you find the ideal one. This doesn’t mean you have to paint the whole wall. Paint a small area and test out shades before making the big commitment.

Prepping Your Walls

Once you find the right room and the right color, it is time to prep the walls! This is where you are going to add texture to hide defects. You can either buy your own supplies to do this job yourself or you can hire a professional painting company like East Valley Painters to ensure the job is done right.

If you are going to do the job yourself, remember to texturize your walls and then prime them. Before starting this, make sure to tape off areas that you aren’t going to paint for a smooth finish. Remember to use more than one coat of paint. With dark colors, you may even need up to 3 coats, but a high quality paint will limit the amount of coats you need. Always make sure that you are spreading out the paint evenly and use a small paint brush to fill in the areas around the tape.

Helpful Tip: If you are going to be painting a room with a low ceiling, paint the trim the same colors to add depth and make the walls appear taller.

 

If you’d rather leave this one to the pros, or have questions about warranties or an upcoming painting project, just click below to contact us or to learn more about our painting company. East Valley Painters, serving Sun Lakes, Ahwatukee, Gilbert, Chandler, and east valley cities for the past 30 years.

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