Portland Painting Company

At ColorFast Custom Painting,a Portland painting contractor, their painting crews are experienced in the proper means to protect and paint your Portland home. They are educated on the root causes of paint failure, how to remedy them and on selecting the best products for your project. If you are looking for a Professional Portland painting company then call them today at (503) 896-9202. Read more

Calgary House Painters

Fun & Function Renovations, a Calgary house painter, can provide any Calgary homeowner with a complete list of renovation services. We also provide steam rooms and bathroom renovation for those customers in need. Their Calgary house painters revolves around the highest customer satisfaction and specializes in creating their renovation and painting projects based on their Calgary client’s visions. Their offer many different products and educational guidance on how to make the best. Read more

Edwardsville Painters

As a professional Edwardsville painter, COS Construction can provide all types of painting services, including interior and exterior painting, as well as commercial painting. Their Edwardsville painters can handle smaller jobs such as residential roofing, gutters, siding, window replacement and landscaping quickly and cost efficiently. Their painting crews also demonstrate expert craftsmanship in larger projects, such as second story additions, kitchen and bath remodels, and new home construction. Read more

Affordable Remodeling Only Needs Paint and Imagination

In tough economic times, many homeowners are looking for affordable ways to bring new life to tired rooms in their homes. There are many affordable ways to remodel, especially if you are willing to do all or some of the work. Read more

Tacoma Painters

At Katko Construction Inc., their Tacoma painters have over 25 years of experience with remodeling and carpentry services and a degree in carpentry. They treat everyone as we would want to be treated. They always deliver the highest quality product using high quality materials.

Besides providing interior and exterior painting, Katko construction also provides bathroom remodeling, siding and windows, kitchen remodeling, sunrooms and handyman services.

If you are looking for a Tacoma painter, please make sure to contact them today.

TACOMA PAINTER CONTACT INFORMATION
Katko Construction
11023 28th St. E.
Edgewood, WA 98372
Phone: (206) 232-3606
Fax: (253) 881-1117
Tacoma Handyman Profile

Choosing Exterior House Paint and Stain

Every house will need painting some day and someone will have to choose what type of paint to use. There isn’t a simple answer such as “use this brand and it will last forever”. The type of finish you choose depends on many factors.

Type of surface affects the type of paint to use. Example, wood trim and siding expand and contract with the seasons plus can split over time. The paint needs to expand and contract with the wood without cracking. A good elastic paint is 100% Acrylic with a satin sheen – or stain with flat finish 100% acrylic.

The environment also affects the paint and the surface it’s applied to. Regional weather extremes need to be taken into account. Every region has specific needs as to the best possible house paint to use.

UV exposure is another factor that affects the finish paint. Most alkyd finishes degrade faster when exposed to UV light.

Where you purchase your paint also affects the choices you make. It is my belief that paint should be purchased from a paint store not from a home improvement center. A paint store offers regional specific knowledge and products that are best suited for your particular needs.

Choosing exterior paint or stain involves a lot of knowledge about regional weather and products best suited for a given surface. This knowledge comes from years of experience using different products.

Painting companies come and go faster than phone books can be printed. Getting your home painted can be frustrating enough without dealing with issues of poor quality.

If done correctly, a quality exterior paint job can maintain its beauty and durability for many, many years. Interiors even longer!

About The Author
Nick Dunse is a US Army Veteran who began his painting career in 1974 and works with his crew onsite.
ThinkPainting has been servicing and refinishing decks for our customers for many years. Call us for a free estimate or consultation at: (508) 740-7001 or visit their Rhode Island painting site.