​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 ***

​Painting your home can come with multiple challenges, some as simple as choosing the right color for your space. Color plays a huge role in our emotions, and the mood a room evokes. This idea is also known as color psychology, and can be used to help you determine the perfect shade for any room in your home. Below we have gone into more detail about an array of colors, and which rooms they fit in best to help you find that perfect shade. 

​Red
Red is an eye catching color that symbolizes power, passion, friendship, and joy. Even though it is often associated with warning signals, red can make a space feel cozy and warm depending on the shade you bring into your space. Red works great in living rooms, or other entertaining spaces in the home. Use accent furnishings, curtains, rugs, and other small decor pieces to subtly tie in light or darker shades, and use neutral toned walls and larger furnishings to balance its powerful qualities. Red also promotes high energy, so make sure to keep it away from relaxing areas of the home (bedroom, office, bathroom/spa). 

Yellow
Yellow’s brightness mimics that of the sun, so bring this energetic, happy color into small, ill lit spaces, or even a kitchen or dining area. Similar to red, yellow can be overwhelming and distasteful if used excessively, so use it sparingly as an accent color against other naturally derived colors like browns or dark greens. If bringing it into the dining room, use yellow tablecloths, table settings, or centerpieces on a versatile, natural toned dining set. Or, use it in pendant lights, small appliances, and kitchen accessories when introducing it into your kitchen space. 

​ Blue
Blue is a calming, peaceful, and creatively inspiring color, which makes it perfect for a bedroom or office space. Lighter blues have the ability to positively influence sleep patterns, so use lighter tones on walls, or through bedding accessories, curtains, and wall decor pieces. Darker hues also promote tranquil and calming emotions, mimicking the qualities of the ocean. Darker shades like denim compliment other natural colors like dark greens, or dark stained furnishings. Blue can also help to promote mind clarity and inspire creative thinking, so bring it into an office or artistic space. When it comes to  dining or kitchen areas, use blue sparingly because it has the ability to decrease appetite. 

Green
Green is a color most associated with nature, and has similar effects on the mind as the outdoors. It’s vibrant, fresh, harmonious qualities make it the perfect color for almost any space in the home. Shades of green are very versatile, with darker shades being the most widely used in paint colors. Dark green accent walls, paired with white and light stained furnishings brings the outdoors in, and promotes a fresh and calming atmosphere. Use fresh greenery that have the added benefit of purifying the air, and explore sites like Etsy for some unique nature themed wall decor to bring the nature inspired theme full circle.

Black
Black comes in many shades, with lighter hues being the most often used in modern design trends. Concrete and silver can add to an industrial themed kitchen or bathroom through silver appliances, concrete flooring, or concrete countertops. Add fresh greenery, reclaimed wood, and white walls for a farmhouse aesthetic. Use pure black for a mysterious, elegant, classically bold look in your office or living room. Darker shades can feel consuming, so make sure to balance with white, bright accent colors or even metals (chrome, brushed gold, rose gold, copper). Black can create a the perfect vintage inspired aesthetic, so don’t count it out as an option for your home.

Brown
Brown is an easy color to bring into several different rooms in your home. Brown’s warm, safe, and balanced attributes can be brought into a space through stained wood furnishings, or through lighter painted walls. Brown can become bland and stark if used excessively in a space, so be sure to tie in the vibrancy of greens, or lighter hues of other natural tones, to act as bold accents. Brown works great in a dining area, with stained dining furnishings or a display hutch to create a balanced and welcoming space to share a meal with loved ones.

​Purple
Purples are often associated with floral, elegant, symbols of vitality, making it the perfect hue for an outdoor patio space. Tie in chairs with cushions in any purple shade, and build a garden full of lilac, lavender and other fresh purple toned florals. Find a reclaimed wood outdoor table set, and purple wind chimes to create a relaxing atmosphere to read a book or enjoy some iced tea on a warm summer day. Use lighter colored planters and other garden decor as well to create an inviting and elegant outdoor space for entertaining guests during the warm summer months. Be sure to invest in weatherproof furnishings to ensure they can withstand wear and tear from the natural elements. 

When you feel like changing paint colors and need a professional; be sure to call Pro Color Jax; the top-rated Jacksonville Painters for all your painting services!

​Every painter relishes the convenience of working with a paintbrush that is flexible and easy to handle. This offers the painter the ability to paint straight lines consistently. This uncommon feature is what stands Picasso Paint brush (by ProForm) out from countless other brushes out there. It is an innovative product that is crafted to lead and offer user much more convenience than other paint brushes. A paint tool to be reckoned with!

​This product is manufactured in the USA by Proform. It is braced with a unique feature with special filament blend that makes it easy to apply and in helps with cleaning. It has become the preferred choice of most professional painters and project owners because of its efficiency and cost-effectiveness. With Picasso Paint Brushes, you do not need the usual time-consuming prep-work that is common with other brushes.  All you need to do is to load and roll. That makes your work a whole lot easier, saving time and money.

​Picasso also came out with the first in the world angular oval brush. ProForm, a company based out of Wyoming has developed a paint brush so far advanced that we are still holding our jaws open in disbelief. Again, the product has hard line no drip interior construction design that permanently clips to the handle to the ferrule. The product is reputed professional painters preferred choice all over the globe for its ability to load and hold.

Theses brushes come in different shapes and sizes, all crafted with special synthetic bristles and hardwood handles. The synthetic filaments are firmer and serve the needs of the professional painter to lay the paint on. It’s good for all kinds of paints, whether it is water-based or oil-based paint.
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Using Picasso brushes, certainly has the ability to increase profits for painting contractors, as it reduces labor costs, waste and increases efficiency. All the painters who have tried Picasso brushes for have had no reason to look elsewhere for another brand that can deliver in efficiency as Picasso brushes.

​Another unique feature of this unique product is that it executes sharp cut lines faster and allows a longer paint stroke than any other brush in the market. The Picasso brushes allow painters to flexibly make a long flowing cutting edge and strokes. With a fully loaded brush, it is easy to paint full arms-length without having to re-dip several times.

​Picasso Brushes Unique Features:
* It is patented core locks that are well secured.  They do not creep off when being used.
* Its thermal fused core is both solvent and water resistant
* Picasso Brushes absorb and deliver paint superbly.
* The brush resists matting and cleans well
* It has a durable chrome plated steel frame which holds up to heavy loads

​Why Do Painters Embrace Picasso brushes:
* The tip edge of the brush is strongly braced with flagged style silken-soft tipping.
* With Picasso Brushes, you can cover 7 feet painting space in 7 seconds with just 1 load of paint.
* The silken-soft flagged style tipping prevents a sharp rigid line from occurring.
* The ferrule does not slack with time.

Picasso Brushes deliver when efficiency is desired. The only problem we have had with these paint brushes is; they just do not last like a Purdy or Wooster. Our craftsman have had Purdy brushes for well over 7-10 years and still use them on a daily basis. The Picasso brushes seem to last only 6 months of heavy professional painting.

That being mentioned, we still like the Picasso brushes, they have a unique flow that NO other paint brush can boast! We you can run a brush along a wall for 7 feet with out dipping; we remain impressed!