Exterior Painting Articles
Cullen Painting strives to be a resource for the Iowa homeowner. House Painting your Iowa home is one of the biggest steps a person can make, and our professional painting contractors would like to offer valuable tips to those considering such a large undertaking. Please come back on a regular basis, as articles will be added monthly. Or sign up for our monthly Around The House newsletter, and learn how to get special deals.
House Painting Adds Value To Your Home - A freshly painted house is aesthetically pleasing and creates an inviting first impression. However, getting the painting process started goes beyond selecting a suitable color that will provide years of enjoyment. Painting is an investment and is your
Iowa home's first line of defense against the elements. It is important to
select the most appropriate exterior paint in terms of long-lasting protection.
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Paint Your House In
Dollars - We all know how color can affect us without our knowing. Red flares us up, cerulean blue calms, while yellow is contagiously happy. People in the real estate business as a matter of fact use this knowledge not just to up the value of properties, but to convince their buyers to close the deal as well. (Read Complete Article)
Insulate Your Home With A Coat Of Paint! - What is the best material to use for heat and cold insulation in your home? The fact is that the material that the insulation is made from is not what provides the heat and cold barrier. (Read Complete Article)
How
To Get A Great Deal On House Painting - When you want to have a nice paint job applied to your home, but the quotes you are getting are out of your range and you simply can't afford it, there are solutions out there that can help you complete the job accurately and affordably. (Read Complete Article)
Consider An Iowa City Painting Contractor For Your Next Project - For most people, painting seems like a relatively simple task - one that we can easily do ourselves - and save money. Yet once you start painting, you often find that you need to sand or prime first, the window treatments are a bear, it ends up taking much more time than expected, and you notice all the little splatters and mistakes.. (Read Complete Article)
Exterior Paint Colors - How To Choose - "Dupioni"; "Faux bois"; "Intaglio"; "Pulmonaria"... Rare tropical diseases? European politicians? Expensive appetizers? (Read Complete Article)
The Art of Power Washing Decks - Since the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) started banning the use of pressure treated wood due to chromated copper arsenate (CCA), most people have decided to seal their wood decks as the EPA suggests to prevent the arsenic from leaching into the soil. (Read Complete Article)
How to Paint a House - Choosing the Best Paint - The two most important things when it comes to house painting are preparation and the quality of the house paint. Understanding the different types of exterior house paint will help you choose the best paint for your house. (Read Complete Article)
The Basics of House Painting - Your house is your lifetime asset. And it's a matter of time when you take a notice that your house needs renovation - not because it's getting old, but because you feel the need of vibrant colors in your house.
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A Few Common Exterior Paint Problems - The coat of paint on the exterior of your home is very important. A fresh coat of paint will raise the curb appeal and the value of your home, as well as protect your house from damaging elements. (Read Complete Article)
How Creating Curb Appeal Will Help You Selling Your Home - The coat of paint on the exterior of your home is very important. A fresh coat of paint will raise the curb appeal and the value of your home, as well as protect your house from damaging elements. (Read Complete Article)
