Custom Craft Painting

If you're considering chalking (self-cleaning) paint for your business, keep in mind that it's not ideal for every building. If you live in a climate that's exceptionally dry or wet, this may not be your best option.

When choosing varnish for your next commercial project, be sure to note that different varieties will give you a different look. For instance, some dry with a high-gloss finish, whereas others are completely flat.

Did you know that one of the first things people notice about your building is its paint job? However, one of the most important rules for maintaining such an appearance is the right application of primer and paint.

When painting on metals that are going to be exposed to moisture, it is a good idea to prime the metal before painting to prevent oxidation, which can cause rust.

A paint's finish refers to how shiny it appears after it has dried. The most common finishes (from least to most shiny) are flat/matte, eggshell, satin, semi-gloss, and high-gloss.

If you are painting an exterior wood surface, a good primer will help protect that wood over the long term. While it will only take on a negligible amount of moisture during the initial painting, once it's exposed to the elements, the wood may absorb considerably more.

According to statistics, it takes 13 gallons of water to make one gallon of paint. While this may seem like a lot, manufacturing a new car requires 39,090 gallons of water.

The term substrate refers to any underlying surface (or surfaces) beneath the paint, including existing layers of paint as well as brick, stone, metal, or wood.

Just as colors symbolize different emotions, the colors of your office walls can actually have an effect on your employees. For example, if you want your employees to feel a sense of strength and achievement, it is a good idea to paint your walls blue or grey.

Varnish is transparent, with little or no color of its own. Varnishes typically dry with a glossy finish, but there are some that have been formulated to produce semi-glossy or satin sheens.

Exterior paints are designed to retain their color for long periods of time without fading. Interior paints aren't quite as durable, but are resistant to stains and scrubbing and can be easily touched up.

Latex paints don't actually contain any latex. The name was popularized in the 1950s to describe water-based acrylic paints that contained synthesized rubber polymers (as opposed to latex, which is derived naturally from tree sap).

Did you know that the famous Golden Gate Bridge, which was completed in 1937, has always been painted the same color, International Orange?