Frequently Asked Questions on Paint & Paint Jobs

How to select Exterior colors?

Pick a color that complements the home's brick, siding, stone, or roofing.
Choose a color scheme that blends with the neighborhood. If required, check with the homeowners' association for any color restrictions.
Because color may appear different depending on the time of day, paint a section of the house where the body, trim, and accent colors can be viewed together. Then check the colors throughout the day to see how they look.
To highlight architectural details, such as shutters and columns, choose a color that contrasts with the wall color of the house. For example, if the wall is a light color, choose a darker color.
To minimize attention to unattractive elements such as downspouts, air-conditioning units, vents, and gutters, paint them the same color as the wall of the house or choose a trim color that is a similar shade

How to select Interior colors?

Light colors make a room seem larger, while dark colors are best for accenting recessed areas and highlighting details.
Use items in a room to provide color hints. Pick a piece of furniture, art, or even a pillow for inspiration. Select your color preference and see what other colors work well with it.
Connecting rooms should share color elements. For example, using the same color on molding in adjoining rooms unifies an open space.
Use light and dark colors to create interest. Attractive architectural features, such as molding and columns, can be emphasized by painting them in darker or lighter colors.
Consider the home's flooring. The color of the carpet, tile, or hardwood flooring plays an important role in the feel of a room and affects how a color appears.
Pay attention to the trim in a room. Painting the trim and walls the same color will remove attention to the trim and make it less noticeable. Using a contrasting color for the trim will add some dimension to the room.

Why paint is blistering and how to fix it?

Lifting of the paint film from the underlying surface, which appears as bubbles or blisters in the paint, is usually caused by heat, moisture or a combination of both. This condition can eventually lead to the peeling of the paint if not corrected. CAUSES

Painting in direct sunlight or on a surface that is too hot
Application of an oil-based over a damp, wet surface
Exposing a fresh paint film to dew, high humidity, or rain
Moisture passing through interior walls from common household sources such as bathrooms, kitchens, and laundry rooms

SOLUTIONS

Determine if blisters were caused by heat or moisture. Break open and examine the substrate and back side of the blistered paint.
If only the newest coat of paint is blistered, the blister was probably caused by heat.
If the peeled blister contains several coats of paint and the bare surface is exposed, the blister was probably caused by moisture.

FOR BLISTERING CAUSED BY HEAT:

Remove blisters by scraping, sanding or pressure-washing down to underlying coats of paint or primer.
Repaint the surface with a high-quality interior/exterior paint (make sure the surface temperature is below 90º F).
Find the best paints suited for your project.

FOR BLISTERING CAUSED BY MOISTURE:

Repair loose caulking and improve ventilation of the building to prevent a recurring problem.
Remove the blisters by scraping or sanding down to the bare surface.
Prime all bare areas with a high-quality primer.
Repaint the surface with a high-quality paint in the desired finish.

What if we select a cheaper paint?

While any paint can give a home a quick facelift, a premium paint can truly transform a home’s interior and make it last. A premium paint offers a smoother, more uniform appearance, as well as much better coverage, than an economy paint. Because a home is a major investment, premium paint provides the long-term protection it deserves.

What is the different between gloss and flat paints

Gloss is about shine. It describes how much light is reflected from the surface of the paint. If a painted surface is very smooth and glass-like, the reflection is perceived to be “shiny” or “glossy.” Conversely, a flat paint has a rough surface profile after it dries. Light that hits such a surface is reflected and scattered in many different directions so it appears “flat” to the eye.

Which gloss level is more durable?

The gloss level of paint can have a significant impact on both appearance and serviceability. Increasing gloss improves the durability of paints – including scrub-, stain- and moisture-resistance. However, higher gloss levels tend to highlight defects and imperfections on a surface. Gloss level also affects color perception. The same color with a different gloss will appear as an assorted color. The color in a higher gloss paint will appear brighter and richer than the same color in a lower gloss paint.

Why paint is cracking and how to fix it?

Splitting of the paint film through at least one coat, leading to failure of the paint. Hairline cracks appear initially, but progress to paint chips falling off the surface – or flaking – and severe cracks in the surface will appear. Complete failure of the paint can occur if left untreated. CAUSES

Over-thinning of the paint or spreading it too thin
Poor surface preparation, especially when paint is applied to bare wood without priming
Painting under cool or windy conditions where the paint dries too fast
On surfaces that have been painted many times, the bottom layers of paint lose their flexibility and are unable to expand and contract with the surface as it responds to temperature and humidity change

SOLUTIONS

Determine if cracking goes all the way to the surface. If cracking does not go all the way down to the surface, then:
Remove loose and flaking paint with a scraper or wire brush.
Sand the area and feather the edges.
Repaint, using a high-quality paint.

If cracking does go to the surface:

Remove all of the paint by scraping, sanding and/or use paint remover.
Prime wood and masonry surfaces with an appropriate, high-quality primer.
Repaint using a high-quality paint

TIPS

Pressed composition boards should be primed immediately after installation. An adequate coating should be kept on the surface at all times to seal out moisture.

How to Select the right Gloss for our painting project?

The gloss level you choose for your paint project can have a significant impact on both appearance and maintenance. A color in a higher gloss paint will appear brighter and richer than the same color in a lower gloss. Also, higher glosses will have better washability and stain resistance, though they may also highlight defects and imperfections on a surface.

Flat paints are a good choice for ceilings
Low Sheen paints can be used mainly for walls specially rooms with high-traffic areas such as hallways, family rooms or children’s bedrooms
Gloss and semi-gloss paints are ideal for kitchens, bathrooms, utility areas, woodwork, doors and trim.

What type of paint can be touched up?

Generally flat and matt paints can provide better touch-up performance. Flat paintsare ideal choice in offices or apartments where there’s a higher frequency of re-painting. Flat paints are a good choice for ceilings because of their low reflectivity.