​Painting Furniture
Furniture painting is a very delicate task which, when done properly, is very rewarding and an incredibly useful way of improving the look and feel of your furniture without you having to change the furniture totally. For people who are not financially buoyant to change their furniture, painting your furniture over is a great way of overhauling the condition of your furniture and preserving them for an even longer time. If you are running a very low budget and cannot afford to hire professional painters because of budget issues, this post is for you. It is a step-by-step direction to painting your furniture yourself.

​Assemble the Necessary Tools Before Commencing
This is probably the more mentioned rule in do-it-yourself tutorials and there is a good reason why it is very often mentioned. Assembling all the needed tools before commencing work on painting your furniture yourself helps you avoid the confusion that comes from having to pause your work halfway just to go get a particular item or another. Some of the items required for painting are: Oil Soap, Medium Grit Sandpaper, Fine Grit Sandpaper, Primer, Tack Cloth, Paint, Paintbrush, Foam Roller, Paint Sprayer (Optional), and Topcoat. Remember that choosing the right kind of paint is a very important factor to consider.

​Prepare the Furniture for Painting
Preparation continues after assembling the needed tools. This time, it is the preparation of the furniture. First, you have to take note that the furniture is made of wood and therefore requires specific attention when preparing it for paint. You cannot just slap paint on the furniture and call it a day. First you have to clean the furniture with your wood soap and after the furniture is dry, commence sanding with the medium grit sandpaper. When the furniture is dry and free of dust, apply primer so that your paint will adhere. Applying the primer at this point is very important because without it, the paint would easily peel off within days of painting. After the primer has been applied, sand again with the fine grit sandpaper. After sanding this time, use the tack cloth to clean the dust off the surface.

​Painting
When it's time for painting, take special care to apply the paint to the piece of furniture. Select either the foam roller or the paint sprayer to apply paint to the body of the furniture. Then use the paintbrush to apply paint to the crevices of the furniture. It is much advisable to use a paint that has a glossier finish because flat finishes will show prints and are hard to clean, but glossy finishes are quite easy to clean if there happens to be stain prints on the furniture by the time you are done. Make sure to choose a quality paint. After painting has been done, take the furniture to a temperate place and allow the paint to dry. Make sure to keep away from moist and rain and direct harsh sunlight.

Painting Tile Successfully
Painting tile can often pose a problem especially if it’s not something you are used to doing often. The truth is, for first timers, painting any surface can be really tasking to say the least. And considering the fact that painting tiles is particularly technical, it isn’t an easy task to take on. However, with the right amount of preparation and attention to detail, outstanding results can be achieved. In order to help newbies and amateurs get around this particularly daunting chore, we decided to create this post for those who seek to learn the process of successfully executing a tile paint job. But before we go into the process, let us consider the benefits of properly prepping the surfaces in lieu of painting your tiles.

​Benefits of Painting Tiles Successfully

• When tile is properly painted, the life span is prolonged.
• You don’t have to rip out and reinstall tiles – so save money and avoid making a mess of your home
• You get the chance to fix cracks in your tiles and cover up the patch material with your tile paint
• You can achieve any color you wish instead of settling down for the more limiting colors.

Now, to move into the process of acquiring the right materials to paint tile successfully.

​Get the Right Materials
You would need the proper tile paints and tile paint usually fall into three categories. The first is the Two-Part Epoxy Paint. Part A and part B are mixed to get a substance which you can then spray or brush onto the tiles. The second is the Two-Process Paint which is achieved by first applying a bonding agent and then applying the top finish coat. One of the most popular examples of the two-process paint is Rust Oleum Tile Transformations. The third category of tile paint is the spray paint which is basically cans of epoxy modified acrylic paint. Valspar makes a decent one. 

Evaluate the Tile Areas to Determine Your Work Flow
In order to achieve maximum result, consider assessing the areas of your tiles and the kinds of attention they may require. For example, tile areas close to stoves would be the hardest to clean because of a long time of accumulating grease. In the same vein, tile around bathing areas and showers have a similar problem. You have to identify and evaluate these areas in order to effectively apply the paint where necessary.
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Remove Stains and Smudges
When you have identified the areas of your tiles that need more attention, you can now focus on removing the stains and impurities on those areas like molds, mildew and fungus by using a commercial cleanser. Then rinse with water and allow to dry thoroughly. 

​Sanding and Paint Application
Sanding should be done with a hand-held sander with fine-grit paper (the higher the number, the finer the grit). Remember to go easy with the cleaning because the intention is not to completely remove the glaze but to remove grease and soap which have built up in the tiles. After sanding, clean thoroughly with water and a tack cloth to measure when the tile is dry. Then you can commence paint application. 

​Painting the Tile
Several methods can be used with success. Spraying or roll and brush both have good results. Be sure to provide adequate ventilation; the fumes may be harsh. Also, remember several thin coats are always better than 1 super thick coat. Ans always allow for proper dry times when applying additional coats.

​ When finding wood rot or decay on your home comes a sense of discouragement and distress. Wood rot or decay usually occurs when dry wood is exposed to condensation in places where there isn’t sufficient aeration. This water contact usually occurs through leaky roofs, faulty plumbing, rain leaks, etc. 

​The Wood Repair Struggle
The struggle of fixing wood rot often poses a challenge to people who do not have the budget capacity to hire professionals or the experience to handle it by themselves. However, they may want to take on the task on their own and encounter hiccups in the process. It is for these people that we bring this step-by-step tutorial on how to do it yourself and still get the professional result. Here are a few steps to take when fixing wood rot using epoxy resin in your home by yourself. 

​Next Step is Applying the Wood Hardener and Filler: Prior to the application of wood hardener and the polyester filler, first remove the rotten area of the wood with a sharp tool in order to stop the spread of the rot to the good areas of the wood. After that, cover the area with the wood hardener and apply the mixed polyester wood filler into the corners and crevices using a putty knife. If you are on a tight budget, you can opt for the Bondo wood filler or some other product of wood filler or two-part auto body polyester which are also guaranteed to work well. 

Applying the Epoxy Resin Filling: Using epoxy resin as an alternative for new wood fillings is a great idea. This would save you reasonably on the cost for procuring wood and save you the stress of having to fix the wood. You can select from a wide range of options of epoxy variants for filling rotting spots on wooden platforms. The epoxy resin filling comes in a liquid form which eventually hardens when it dries. Epoxy adhesion is compatible to almost anything including wood, however, it is advisable to use it only on surfaces of rotted or rotten wood that is not necessarily hanging. This is because the epoxy can ooze out from a hanging wood like a door. When this filling has been applied, the surface should be allowed to dry in a temperate and dry environment. Also remember to protect your hands with Nitrile Rubber gloves when applying the Epoxy resin filling.

Finishing Off the Wood Repair: Once your epoxy is applied and starts to harden; drag a wire brush through the patched area in the same direction as the wood grain. This will allow you to mimic the wood grain on your patch, instead of seeing a “flat” patched spot. Be deliberate; this effect will soften after sanding and priming.

Final Note: Always be sure to prime the epoxy patch before applying a high-grade paint; these are considered “hot patches”.

​To most, painting wood is just another regular task. Anyone can get it done in no time. Well, they couldn’t be more wrong. Wood painting is considered one of the most fragile and intricate tasks with regards to painting. This is because it requires a lot of attention to detail, selection of tools and application of primer/paint. Painting wood decks or siding for example, is a very fragile task and could go wrong very quickly if approached with a lackadaisical attitude. This task requires the right amount of attention in making the right kind of decisions, especially when you are not a professional painter and are just doing this as a way of saving cost. If this is you, consider following these steps to painting wood below.
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​Choose the right kind of paint: Any Jacksonville painter knows the paint is as important as the painter or the piece of wood. If you will be nonchalant about any aspect of painting your wood siding or any piece of wood, let it not be with choosing the kind of paint to apply. It is advisable to paint furniture with satin or semi-gloss finish when using either an oil-based paint or latex. This way, your finish matches your paint and you get brilliant results. There is no gainsaying the importance of this aspect. The choice of paint is as important as the expected results. Never forget this fact.

​Cleaning the surface efficiently: The results you are bound to get after painting a wooden surface, furniture or ordinary piece of wood depend much on the way you clean the surface before applying the paint. For example, applying paint on a surface which is already stained or has lacquer or urethane on it could turn out to be very ghastly in terms of the application and visual appeal. It is therefore advisable to wash the surface with TSP or tri-sodium phosphate and/or prime before applying paint. TSP also comes in no-rinse varieties which might be a good fit for giving your painting that good physical and mechanical hold.

Sand the wood surface the right way: By the time the TSP application has dried off, then comes the phase for sanding your wooden surface. Sanding is done for two major reasons; (1) to remove the hard stuck on stains and (2) to smoothen the surface for painting. This means that when the sanding is not effectively done, there is bound to be problems in the final painting. To get your sanding right, first you need to get the right sander and then you need to know how to sand properly. For nonprofessionals, consider watching videos of professionals sanding to learn the rhythm and flow of the process.

Prime the wood: Priming your wood before commencing with painting isn’t just important for the look and feel of the painting job, it is also important in distinguishing the job of an amateur from that of a professional. Especially when painting wood cabinets. Once you have primed – remember to choose the right type of primer for the wood being coated – you can now sand again and commence painting. 
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With some basic instructions, a little patience and some trial and error; you'll will have your deck, dock or wood siding looking fresh and new. But even more important; you'll have long lasting protection!

Painting has always been part & parcel of human civilization and when it comes to wall painting, it has the most mesmerizing perks & advantages which are certain to elevate the aesthetic appeal of a space.

​However, transforming conventional or standard wall painting style up a notch eludes many. Professional painters have discovered that painting with an unique, bold style has brought artistry to the entire industry of painting across the globe. Wall painting with that certain “flare” enables you to get most out of your efforts with its charm, elegance and texture. 

A Unique Experience:
Whenever we consider the typical and mainstream methods of painting your interior walls, there comes a hectic and exhaustive feeling in the mind. However, the case is totally different if you paint “outside the box”. It lets you engage in a unique experience while applying methods & techniques. Find enchanting ways of utilizing you own unique flare. This will provide a magnificent and exuberant way for your interior to "rock" ever so amazingly.

​Elevates Moods:
After a certain span of time your existing walls might start appearing dull & unimpressive. So, this is where sponging, stripes or even a mural comes to rescue with its personal, vibrant and bold texture. Painting your interior walls with could be a mesmerizing idea which is certain to make take the charm of your place to another level. If you combine colors & style, it is certain to prove to be an ideal combination and hence offering even more enchanting interior space.

​Refreshes Overall Ambiance:
If there is a need to update your interior or exterior, painting the walls could be a marvelous idea as it provides that X factor with sheer refreshing touch ever so swiftly.

 Have you grown weary of that drab, scarred and marred, outdated swimming pool? Don't go through the huge expense of resurfacing your in-ground pool, paint it! Painting your swimming pool with give a luxurious, new pool effect.  

 Painting your swimming pool involves several unique steps and procedures for best results. You don't always have to pay the immense cost of marcite. We have successfully painted 100s of swimming pools in the Florida. Here are the important steps to take when you want to paint a swimming pool.

We all want a beautiful swimming pool to dip into on those hot Jacksonville, Florida summer days. Achieving that beautiful blue luster with pool painting is about half the cost of new marcite; and lasts just about as long! Follow the steps below and enjoy a fresh and new looking pool today!

1. Know the Right Pool Paint to Use
Find out the type of paint previously used, if the swimming pool has been painted before DO NOT use Epoxy pool paint to repaint a pool already painted with regular pool paint, and vice versa. Follow the steps below to know the type of paint used earlier:
a. Put some acetone on a rag and rub against the painted surface for 30 seconds
b. Take away the rag and touch the surface to see if it is sticky. If it is sticky, it is a Chlorinated Rubber coating; if not, it is an Epoxy coating.
 
2. Prepare the Surface of the Swimming Pool
Preparation is is the most crucial step in painting a pool because the final results largely depend on it. It will determine the finish and durability of the painting. Check out the following to prepare correctly:
a. Drain all the water and remove dirt, debris, and hydrostatic plugs from the pool
b. Repair any cracks with an Epoxy filler and leave to cure
c. Clean the pool with a soapy solution to remove all body oils and fats and rinse thoroughly
d. Acid etch the pool with a 50% muriatic acid and 50% water solution
e. Scrape the surface (the walls and floors) with a 40 grit disc but observe proper safety procedures
f. Neutralize the acid etch wash with a wash of Bicarbonate of Soda solution and rinse with fresh water
g. Remove any water left in the pool and make sure it is completely dry

3. Prepare to Paint
Painters must ensure that the pool is neither wet nor moist; it must be completely dry. Follow the steps before in preparation for painting:
a. Apply masking tape around the pool to prevent paint from getting on the tiles
b. Check for flakes of the previous painting and remove any flakes and dirt
c. Check the weather and choose a clear forecast of at least four consecutive days of good weather
 
4. Begin Painting
The right paints for a swimming pool are Epoxy or Chlorinated Rubber pool paints. You may acquire a industrial dryer or blower to dry the surface in the winter months. Here are the steps for painting a swimming pool.
a. Mix the paint for about 10 minutes and according to the application instructions
b. Apply the first coat in a smooth consistent flow
c. Allow the first coat to dry for at least 24 hours to cure
d. Apply the second coat after 24 hours; else, abrade the pool surface again before re-coating
e. Allow the pool to dry for seven days in the summer and 14 days in the winter. And do not add chemicals for five days after painting. 

Keep in mind, a pool that is allowed to dry thoroughly before adding water, your finish will last for a lot longer time and keep the color looking bright for many years to come! Allowing the newly painted time to not only dry, but to cure as well will ensure longevity for years and years. To have us paint your pool, contact us.

 Like concrete buildings, a metal building also can be painted for functional and aesthetic reasons, only that the approach for a metal building will be eons different than let’s say, painting a concrete or wood building.

​ One of the challenges of painting a metal roof or building is how paint coatings will stay on the surface of the metal panels. While the metal building can be painted to beautify it, it can as well be painted to protect it from rust corrosion and deterioration. Using lighter or reflective colors are energy savers as well.

​From the primers to the preparation, it requires a different approach to paint a metal building to achieve the best results. Whether you want to restore a metal building’s initial luster, or you want to offer protection from the consequences of exposure to the elements, the methods given here will help to make the project a success. For best results to achieve a shiny and brilliant factory like finish, here are the steps to follow.
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​1. Surface Preparation
Just like when you are painting other structures, you want to ensure that the surface of the metal is clean. Pressure wash the surface on low flow and water to rid the metal panels of oil, dirt, rust, trapped moisture, mildew and peeling paint.

In addition, you may have to use a wire brush and sandpaper to scrape rust or loose paint before you power wash the panel with water. Also, it’s a good idea to add TSP to the water and spray the siding or panels. Add trisodium phosphate to your water and apply with a garden sprayer on a steel siding. Rinse clean and leave to dry for at least two days.
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After the metal panels have dried, cover the doors, windows, and trim with painter’s tape or plastic sheeting to protect against overspray or drips.

​2. Prime the Metal Panels
Apply a rust inhibiting or galvanizing primer over the scratches and other dents or flaws on the metal panel. For aluminum, apply primer using a roller or paint sprayer and start from the top, moving across and work downwards. Bonding primers are best. Leave the panel to dry for 24 hours. Make certain to use the right primer that works well with a metal building especially if the old paint is coming off.  

​3. Combating Rusted Metal
If your metal is laden with rust; whether surface or pitted, a rust converter is the way to go! The theory of a rust converter is to bring the rust back to metal. Over the years we have used OSPHO with success. Wire brush, scrape and sand troubled rust spots. Then apply the OSPHO product, wait 24 hours. The rust converter will turn blackish, then clean and apply an oil primer. Top coat as usual.

4. Painting Metal Panels
Use a paint sprayer to paint the metal building after the primer has dried. Use acrylic latex house paint to paint the metal building except the previous paint is oil-based paint, which requires oil-based primer and then latex paint. Allow the painted panels to dry thoroughly before applying the second coat. There are several color options for a metal building to accentuate the aesthetics of the building and protect from damages.  

If you need a metal building or roof painted in the Jacksonville, Florida area, contact us for your free evaluation. 904-293-4600 We paint metal buildings and roofs of any size!

 No one is talking about political parties or politicization here, but the types of different sets of rules set by different categories of painters concerning having a great result. In most cases, some set of rules inhibit creativity and can also be counter-productive. Painting is both an occupation and an art. It requires creativity and trying out new ideas, concepts, and innovations. 

​In the study of jazz music, having learned all the important rules and stuff, students are taught how to break the rules without undermining the purpose and beauty of the art. Also, when it comes to painting, politics is of little use. Do the politics with your paint brushes, rollers, and the right choice and mix of paint to achieve your intended results. 

​In most cases, going against the traditional belief about painting is necessary to create a modern technique and color scheme that is unique and usually appealing and make the project stand out. 

​While the early rules set are good and provide a guideline and bedrock for innovations, focusing on such regulations are nothing but a limitation to creativity. Forget the politics – just paint! Follow an unbeaten path; create a unique work that beats all expectations. Be free and let your imagination and creativity take over. Bring something new to the table and let us have a new direction.

​When it comes to painting, there is no limitation or restriction of thoughts, ideas, and innovations – there are different routes to achieving excellent outcomes, forge a new path and cut the monotony. Ignore the politics – just paint!

The deck is a platform that gives you the opportunity to enjoy outdoor life. Nothing compares to staying under the starlit sky and enjoy the cool breeze with your family. Meanwhile, your outdoor experience is made possible by the deck, which is exposed to the elements such as the sun, water, and wind. To make your deck stand up to these elements, it is necessary to stain the deck to protect the wood.

​Staining your deck offers protection to the wood and also guarantees an uninterrupted outdoor experience for you. Here are how staining your deck will protect your wood.

​1. It Waterproofs the Wood
On many occasions, the wood of your deck will be exposed to water, and in fact, wooden deck and wood siding are usually exposed to a great deal of water in their lifetime. Meanwhile, staining your deck will form a barrier over the surface of the wood and make it resistant to water. Therefore, water will flow away without harming the wood.

​2. It Protects from Rot   
Wood usually is susceptible to rotting. Rot is a significant threat to wood because once the wood rots, the damage cannot be reversed, staining the wood of your deck will protect it from termites, mold, and mildew.
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​3. It Blocks Sunlight
Repeated exposure of deck to sunlight can damage the wood. The only way to protect your wood in your deck is by staining it to keep it from being discolored and damaged.       

To make your deck last longer, have our staining professionals apply wood stain, and the durability and beauty of your deck will be extended for many years to come. 904-293-4600

​It's exciting to get ready to paint your room or your house the dream color that you always wanted. But, you can't just dive into the project by throwing on a fresh coat of paint, thinking that it'll come out that beautiful color and finish you envisioned in your head. 

​Any good paint job always starts with the preparation. Having painted many exteriors and interiors of homes, we can tell you the exact order as for how to proceed. There may be some variation regarding how to proceed for each individual, but we have found these general procedures to be the best. Let's examine each.

​Shrubbery
Tie back any plants or shrubbery away from the house, so they won't get damaged by the painter's moving back and forth on their ladders. Cover any plants or flowers with a light canvas and make sure the plants have plenty of air circulation. The homeowner will be happy that you didn't get any paint on their plants, or at least that you tried.

Cleaning
Wash dirty surfaces, be it wood, brick, or stucco. You can power wash or hand wash. There are two schools of thought on this subject. One says Power Washing, it's faster and does a better job. The other school of thought is to lightly hand wash the loose dirt. They feel that power washing is too aggressive and that the wood will entrap the water and compromise the integrity of the paint job. I have found both ways to be satisfactory, if you give a couple of days for the exterior to dry from the sun.

Wood Replacement
Check for any damaged, loose or rotten wood. Now is the time to replace soffit, fascia, and wood trim around windows and doors. It's a lot easier to do it now, than after the painting contractor has finished painting.

Scrape and Sand
Scrape all loose surfaces and sand any rough areas. Slight imperfections will remain. Remember, the house is old and so is the wood. Sure, you could have all the wood sanded down to a bare surface, but that would cost a fortune, not counting the health hazards.
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Priming
A good Painting Contractor should prime all bare surfaces with a good quality exterior primer. To make the paint job easier, your contractor may tint the primer to match the color you have chosen. If you follow these procedures, you'll see that preparation is the keynote to a great paint job.

The Physical Aspect
If you're planning to paint your whole house remember that it'll be a physically strenuous project. It might be wiser to consider hiring a professional painting company to do the work for you instead, as a large-scale project requires a large number of resources, time and energy.

​Remember, not only is your home your most valuable investment, but everyone on the block will see your house day in and day out. So it’s very important not to cut corners and do it right the first time. Doing the job right the first time saves headaches and additional costs in the end; especially when painting homes in Jacksonville Florida *** Call for your free quote 904-293-4600 ***