Did you know May is National Military Appreciation Month? National Military Appreciation Month (NMAM), as designated by Congress, provides a period encompassing both the history and recognition of our armed services with an in-depth look at the diversity of its individuals and achievements. This month gives the nation a time and place on which to focus and draw attention to …
Exterior Painting Tips: Back-Brushing As the painting industry has evolved, airless sprayers have become more and more prominent for exterior painting. The benefits of using an airless sprayer include the ability to paint larger areas in less time, and the uniform appearance created by the sprayer’s even application. These factors make it the perfect choice when painting a large house. However, …
Metal can be one of the trickiest surfaces to paint. It requires special preparation and special products. If you apply paint without a thought, as if you were painting any other surface, the results may be disappointing. As professional painting contractors, every so often we tackle a job where we have to paint metal surfaces. Here are some tips to …
We recently completed a condo painting project in the Belltown neighborhood of Seattle, involving painting the walls, trim, and accents. From this project, we documented a great example of a concept we stressed in one of our recent blogs; place accent walls in interesting places, particularly areas that you’d like to highlight or where you’d like the focus of a room to …
Because primer is important! Despite all of the hype surrounding “Paint and Primer in One” products, there are many situations where a coat of primer on its own is crucial to properly preparing a surface (interior or exterior!) for a paint job. While “Paint and Primer in One” products are often an excellent choice for previously painted interior surfaces that are in …
Mallory Paint Store is Sound Painting Solutions’ choice for quality paints in the Puget Sound, selling the full line of Benjamin Moore Paints. We frequently work with their Color Experts to help us evaluate paint colors for our clients and match colors as well. We are honored to be a featured contractor on their website! Thanks, Mallory Paint! Read the …
We are happy to announce that Sound Painting Solutions, LLC has been awarded the “Best of Houzz 2014” by Houzz, the leading platform for home remodeling and design. Awards were given in two categories: Design and Customer Satisfaction. The Customer Satisfaction badge was determined by a variety of factors, including the number and quality of client reviews received in 2013. …
When thinking about paint colors, many people opt for one bold, dramatic accent wall to mark their individual tastes and styles. If you’re thinking of painting an accent wall, there are a couple of things to keep in mind. First, placing an accent wall is a bit of an art. Kristie Barnett from The Decorologist couldn’t have said it better. …
In the Puget Sound, we experience rain for the majority of the year. Of course, this plays a significant role in planning exterior painting projects. Along with the moisture level outside, temperature should also be considered before painting. How Moisture Affects Paint Paint cures by evaporation of water/solvents, and too much moisture or extreme temperatures (too cold or too hot) inhibit this …
We frequently tell our clients that the time and care it takes to prepare the painting surface is just as important as the painting itself. Here, we discuss the specific steps we take to prepare for interior painting. This is also a great resource for DIYers hoping to obtain professional-looking results! 1. To prepare the room for painting, remove all furniture …