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For starters, we cover tips for choosing an interior paint color. This will help prepare you for the color consultation with your house painter or commercial painter. There are a few factors to consider when you are deciding on a paint color. There is meaning behind the famous color wheel that we go through in the article. Hence, we expect this article will be a nice introduction to paint colors.
Another helpful article is when we go through different ways to update a living space. You may know that painting is one of the easiest ways to transform a room. We have a few before and after photos for you to see what a big difference a simple coat of paint can make in a room.
Did you know that the color of the walls in your office has an impact on the productivity and mood in the office? We review the psychology of colors to give you some ideas of impactful colors for your office space.
Although we would love for you to hire Culver’s Painting for your next paint project, we provide you with a list of 10 questions to ask painting companies while you are trying to decide which one is a good fit for your needs.
Perhaps your exterior needs a fresh coat of paint from our house painter team or commercial painter team. With the harsh Wisconsin weather, one common question we get is “how long does exterior paint last in Wisconsin?” We decided to write an article to address this concern. Here’s a hint: it all depends on the type of paint you use. We’ll make the right recommendation for your surface.
Lot’s of great information here!
For most interior walls, ceilings, drywall, and other large surfaces, latex paint is our go to choice because it has low odor, a quick drying time, easy cleanup, and strong durability. For trim, doors, and cabinets, oil may be the right choice.
If your surface is stained wood, trim, cabinets, wallpaper-affected walls, smoke damaged areas, or trouble spots with bleed-through, oil based primer is the better choice.
lead safety matters in Milwaukee homes built before 1978. Culver’s Painting, a certified lead-safe contractor through the Wisconsin Department of Health Services, protects your family with safe, compliant painting and renovation practices.
“I’ll do it myself” is often the go-to for new homeowners, until you’ve started painting and realize the brush marks, uneven texture, or wrong paint color are making a mess of your walls. Many homeowners make the same painting mistakes — from using the wrong roller nap to skipping primer — and those small missteps can ruin the finish fast.
Low-VOC paints are the new standard in painting. Learn how eco-friendly paints improve air quality, reduce odors, and deliver lasting results.
If you’ve lived in Milwaukee for more than a year, you know our weather runs the show. Snow drifts pile up in January, lake-effect storms
Your choice of paint finishes can make the all difference between a stunning finish and a disappointing result. And a cleaner home. And the “feel”
Key Takeaways Ceiling Paint Done Right: How To Paint Your Ceiling Like a Pro Tackling the task of painting ceilings might not sound thrilling, but
For most homes, eggshell works for walls, and semi-gloss shines on trim and moldings.
Whether you call them acoustic ceilings or stipple ceilings, quirky popcorn ceilings had their moment, but have since fallen out of favor. Here’s how to remove them.
Is professional painting worth the money? Of course, DIY painting projects seem cheaper and easier than hiring a hiring a professional at a glance, but
Thinking about whether to hire a painter? Asking the right questions can help you avoid disappointment and wasted money.
Proper painting and maintenance of aluminum siding can protect your home and boost its appearance.
Highlights How We Tackle Painting Wood Siding and Hardie Board Siding Siding is the prevailing exterior cladding on homes in the Milwaukee area, and this
Key Points Why Paint Your Kitchen Cabinets? Maybe you want to completely facelift your kitchen (without breaking the bank in the process), or you want
The Highlights Limewashing: An Ancient Technique for Modern Spaces Limewashing is a traditional decorative technique that transforms surfaces with a unique, soft, and weathered look.
Painting on brick, masonry, or concrete block takes a little extra attention to detail, and the right prepwork, but is otherwise similar to most exterior painting projects.
It’s an ugly job, and while we can’t make it pretty to remove wallpaper, we can make it easier. As painting and old wallpaper removal
