When lead paint was introduced for its use in homes and businesses there were no health concerns or risks associated with it. Rather, it was a high-performing paint suitable for nearly any paint job. Adding lead compounds to paint it made it stronger and more durable, as well as flexible and able to withstand all types of weather. It adhered especially well to wood, and was subsequently the first choice of homeowners and master painters from the mid 1800s through the 1940s.

Choosing the right painting company for your painting project is a big decision. The painters you select will need to have all the right skills for the job and be extensively trained in everything from proper technique to safety. Moreover, the painters you hire will not only be working on your home but in your home, so you want a company whose workers you can trust and who you know will take good care of your home for the duration of the project.

Temporary employment agencies are popular among professional painting companies, including many around Jacksonville. These agencies provide an easy way to stock the company with short-term laborers who may help complete a task, often as quickly as possible. There are many risks associated with using painters from such agencies. For example, a painter from such an agency may not have been properly trained in how to use the specific paint for a certain project, which could lead to a poor paint job. Likewise, a painter may not have learned how to safely move or stabilize ladders, or how to properly operate the tools or machines needed for the job, which could result in injury to the painter or damage to the property. A painter who is provided from an agency for a single day or a single job may be less reliable and less motivated than a permanent employee who is recognized as part of a team. Temporary employment agencies and their day laborers may be a good fit for painting companies whose main concern is a bottom line, but at The Painting Craftsmen, we do business in a different way.

A new coat of paint has the power to transform the look of your home, whether you want to simply freshen up the existing color, or change to a completely new color scheme. Perhaps more importantly, a fresh exterior paint job will help protect your home from the Florida elements, including harsh sunlight, UV rays, rain, and high humidity. The Painting Craftsmen is proud to offer exterior house painting as one of our premier and highly-sought services!

Benefits of a New Coat of Paint

Using professional painters at The Painting Craftsmen can keep the interior surfaces of homes looking fresh and beautiful. Through a variety of traditional and modern painting techniques, our team of professional painters can restore and create flawless finishes that will stand up to the test of time and please any homeowners taste.

The Techniques That Keep Homes Looking Their Best

When wanting to make your home look its best or when wanting to refresh its appearance there are a variety of things you can do. Repainting interior walls and trim are popular to freshen things up a bit. Other things you can do to give your home’s interior a facelift are:

Has your outdoor space been neglected over winter? Does the landscaping look like an overgrown jungle due to the lack of lawn care or the deck look dilapidated due to the constant beating from the weather elements? If the exterior of your home, your backyard or other outdoor areas are beginning to look a little worn, now is a good time to consider doing something about it. Springtime is one of the best times of the year to take care of improvements around your home or spruce up your landscaping to get it ready for summer entertaining and relaxation.

The color on the walls you picked two years ago probably doesn’t have the same appeal now as it did back then. Fall in love with your home all over again this spring by making changes and updates to the look and feel of your home. You may be surprised just how much a simple color change can brighten up your house, especially after this year’s dull and seemingly never ending rainy winter.  At The Painting Craftsmen, we are dedicated to excellent craftsmanship and technique so we can help transform your home into something new that you never expected.

Design trends change every year and sometimes it’s difficult to judge what the new styles will be. However for 2014, designs for wallpaper aren’t the only thing that’s changing. There will also be a shift in what to wallpaper, as some individuals seem to be adding flair to not only their light fixtures and sliding doors but their furniture as well! So, if you want to know what the most in demand patterns, colors, and styles will be for this year, check out the rest of this article to avoid using last year’s dated trends. Your friends and family will be impressed with the cool new look and you’ll be happier in a home that feels refreshed.