Your Guide To Residential Painting

Interior Painting Services

Are you looking for interior house painters that are local, reliable and the best at what they do? Does the idea of painting the walls of your home fill you with dread? If you want to get the best results with minimal fuss, then make Handy your first choice when you need to connect with expert painting contractors. From preparing your interior walls and ceilings to achieving a neat, professional finish, Handy will put you in touch with the right people for the job. Customize your request by specifying your job details, from how many painters you need to how long you’ll need them. We’ll connect you with the painting professionals that suit you best with no compromise on quality.

Experienced

has been connecting customers with home service professionals for six years. In its short history, the Handy platform has helped thousands of people get expert help with all their wall painting needs. If you don’t know how to paint your walls yourself, we’ll connect you with a painting professional who does.

Skilled and Capable

Painting is a skilled job with plenty of room for error, from knowing how to prepare the appropriate surface to understanding the best interior paint for the situation. When you book through Handy, we match your job’s requirements with experienced house painters who will leave you completely satisfied. They’ll arrive with the right equipment in hand, ready to roll.

Reliable

We’ve heard countless stories of people who have been let down by other house painting services. No one wants to take valuable time off of work to wait for painters who never show up. At Handy, we pride ourselves on connecting our customers with reliable and trustworthy residential house painters. They will arrive on time, fully ready to do your job.

Flexible

As far as we’re concerned, there’s no such thing as a job that’s too big or too small. Whether you’re looking to paint the walls in your kitchen, bathroom, or living room, Handy’s got you covered. Using the Handy platform, you can book your painting contractors to arrive right when you need them, whether it’s tomorrow or later this month.

 

House painter and decorator

The Paint Master

Enforcement of this Act by the Painter-Stainers Company was sought up until the early 19th century, with master painters gathering irregularly to decide the fees that a journeyman could charge, and also instigating an early version of a job centre in 1769, advertising in the London newspapers a “house of call” system to advertise for journeymen and also for journeymen to advertise for work. The guild’s power in setting the fee a journeyman could charge was eventually overturned by law in 1827, and the period after this saw the guild’s power diminish, along with that of the other guilds; the guilds were superseded by trade unions, with the Operative United Painters’ Union forming sometime around 1831

Noun. 1. house painting – the occupation of a house painter; “house painting was the only craft he knew” painting. craft, trade – the skilled practice of a practical occupation; “he learned his trade as an apprentice”

Historically, the painter was responsible for the mixing of the paint; keeping a ready supply of pigments, oils, thinners and driers. The painter would use his experience to determine a suitable mixture depending on the nature of the job. In modern times, the painter is primarily responsible for preparation of the surface to be painted, such as patching holes in drywall, using masking tape and other protection on surfaces not to be painted, applying the paint and then cleaning up

Larger firms operating within the trade were generally capable of performing many painting or decoration services, from creating an accent wall to sign writing, to the gilding of objects or the finishing or refinishing of furniture

More recently, professional painters are responsible for all preparation prior to painting. All stucco or popcorn or texture scraping, sanding, wallpaper removal, caulking, drywall or wood repair, patching, stain removal, filling nail holes or any defects with plaster or putty, cleaning, taping, preparation and priming are considered to be done by the professional contracted painter.

 

Commercial and Residential Painting

serves commercial contractor and developer customers for industrial projects, business complexes, housing developments and apartment buildings, as well as residential owners and landlords for individual house painting. With a focus on clean, well done painting, staining and epoxy, it’s no wonder neighbors get jealous.

Share the Paint NV experience with a friend or neighbor.

Just let those neighbors know that Paint NV is there for them as well when they’re ready to paint inside or out. That’s right, commercial and residential painting is available from the inside out, from new construction to renovation. Whether completely new or freshening up existing businesses or homes, Paint NV provides caulking, painting and staining, epoxy flooring, finishing or refinishing new or revamped cabinets, or simply giving a place an overall personality update with a new finish.

Be the best at what you do.

Painting, staining, sealing, working with commercial clients and residential customers… This is what we do, day in and day out. Years of relationships, collaboration, talent and experience give us what’s needed to do the best job we can in all areas.

Clients, team, and the big picture.

When working with clients and customers, we feel it’s only natural to begin with a common respect for others, the respect that we would hope for ourselves.

Environmentally responsible painting.

At Paint NV, we think it’s important to do what we can to be responsible as well to the world we live in

 

Everything You Need To Paint A House

Here is a complete list for everything a professional painting contractor needs to paint a house. Some painters have more specialized items, but this list is pretty inclusive. We also tried to find the best deal without sacrificing quality or durability. We were willing to spend a little bit more on painting tools that would last job after job.

Your biggest expense for your materials checklist is the house paint. If you don’t have a contractor’s discount, expect to pay much more than $400 for paint. House paint at retail can be double the cost without a discount

This is everything you need! Whether you’re a homeowner painting your own house, or a seasoned painting contractor, these items/materials will get the job done right.

It wouldn’t make sense to buy all the painting equipment for 1 paint job, but if you plan on painting multiple houses, it makes sense to invest in everything on the list.

If you were to buy everything on both lists, you’d be spending almost $3,000, which is usually what it costs to have your house painted. So depending on your plans, it makes sense to hire a painter if you’re doing a one-time job. If you plan on doing many jobs, stock up!

 

Painting

So, you’ve made the decision to give your house a makeover- what better way to transform your living space’s atmosphere than a paint job!

Everyone loves a good DIY (Do It Yourself) project, but when it comes to certain tasks, sometimes it’s better to call in the professionals! Here are the top 5 things that can go wrong when you decide to DIY paint your house

Setup

A solid foundation is the key to a quality job done in just about anything, and house painting is no different. The difference between a good and poor-quality paint job lies within the attention to detail from the very beginning. We know it’s a hassle to remove your furniture from a room being painted and to cover all of your flooring. We also know that DIY house painters all too often make the mistake of putting a little too much trust in their careful painting abilities. More times than not, this leads to paint splattered floors, sandy couches, and a big headache.

Poor Prep

The process of sanding and spackling imperfections such as cracks, divots, and holes on the wall before you even touch a paint brush can seem tedious and time-consuming, but it’s a crucial step. Skipping this step is one of the first big mistakes that sets up a poor home paint job. Painting is hard work, but with the substantial transformation a good paint job can give a room, it’s worth the extra time and effort.

Not using primer

This one is huge- in order to minimize the risk of uneven paint jobs, the use of primer is critical. Often, DIYers seem to forget this step! Primer does just what the name implies- it’s the first thing you put on the wall to maximize the vibrancy and lifespan of your paint. Skipping primer can cause the paint to soak right into the walls, leaving a dull, lifeless surface no matter what kind of paint you buy- even the paints that claim to be paint and primer in one.

The Best To Make Stucco Repairs

How to Repair Stucco

Stucco Recipes

Directions: Shovel the dry ingredients into a wheelbarrow and blend them with a mortar hoe. Add the acrylic bonding agent, then stir in water, a little at a time, until the mix reaches the consistency of buttercream frosting. Too much water will make it loose and unworkable. Once water is added, the mix will stay usable for 30 to 90 minutes before it starts to harden.

Break Off Loose Stucco

Whack it with a hammer, or a hammer and a cold chisel, taking care not to damage the underlying wood lath supports. Eye protection is a must.

Chip Away At The Edges

Continue until you reach stucco that’s firmly adhered to its lath. Cut any metal mesh with snips.

Cover The Exposed Lath

Using a utility knife, trim a piece of grade-D builder’s paper to fit tightly along the boundary where the old stucco meets the exposed wood lath. Fasten the paper to the lath with roofing nails, then put a second layer of paper on top of the first.

Add Mesh

Place galvanized metal lath over the paper and trim it tight against the edge of the stucco. Snips with offset handles will make this job easier. Drive more roofing nails through the mesh and into the wood lath.

 

How to Repair Stucco Siding

Fixing Large Holes in Stucco

Patching large holes in stucco is a job that homeowners adept at basic home repairs can handle-though it may be difficult to create a patch that blends perfectly with the wall unless you repaint.

Remove loose stucco from the hole with a cold chisel and ballpeen hammer as shown at right; blow out the dust. Staple new wire mesh over any damaged mesh. Spray with water.

Apply the first coat of stucco to within 1/4 inch of the surface, using a mason’s trowel or putty knife (stucco should ooze from behind the mesh). When firm, scratch with a nail. Let cure for two days.

Apply the second coat over the dampened first coat to within 1/8 inch of the surface, using a mason’s trowel or putty knife, as shown below left. Smooth the stucco and let it cure for two days.

Apply the final coat over the dampened second coat with a metal float or mason’s trowel. Smooth flush with the existing surface. Texture as desired, and allow to cure for four days.

Paint if necessary. See How to Paint Stucco.

HomeTips Pro Tip: For deep holes, build up the patch with several successive layers, allowing each to dry before applying the next. Match the texture by touching it up with a float or a small brush.

 

Stucco Repair: A Quick and Easy Way to Make Your Home Look Like New

How to make DIY stucco

Stucco changes color over the years, so your new patch probably won’t match. But you can paint the new layer after installing, or buy coloring pigment to add to your mix to match the existing color. Mix small batches, add some pigment to the mix, then put it on a piece of cardboard, and allow it to dry. You will need to try different amounts of pigment until you match the color, and you will want to do it before you start your repair.

Apply the first coat

Use a mason’s chisel and hammer to chip away any old stucco or loose material. Then use a finishing trowel to paint on the damaged area and repair cracks. This first layer is called the “scratch coat” (you’ll see why next).

Add grooves

When the scratch coat is applied, use the notched trowel to scratch grooves into the mud. This helps future coats adhere better.

Prepare for the brown coat

After the scratch coat sets and dries for at least 24 hours, sponge water onto the area to help the next coat adhere. This next layer is called the “brown coat” regardless of color.

Apply the coat

Make sure you spread this layer of new stucco evenly, then “screed” (leveling with a straight edge) the mix to ensure the coat is flat and level (no texture).

 

HOW TO REPAIR STUCCO

Stucco exteriors have many advantages. Stucco is insulating and can make heating and cooling a home energy efficient. It can reduce outside noise, is fire retardant and can last for decades, if you maintain it. Cracks and holes must be fixed as soon as they are noticed to keep the structural integrity of your stucco intact. Learn how to fix stucco cracks and holes with these tips and techniques and ensure your stucco is a lasting part of your home’s curb appeal.

HOW TO REPAIR STUCCO CRACKS

Small, thin cracks in your stucco can be easily fixed with exterior latex paintable caulk. Choose a caulk color that is close to your stucco color. You may not find an exact match, but something close to it. If need be, you can touch up the caulked area with an exterior paint that matches your stucco color. Use a utility knife to cut the nozzle at a 45-degree angle, and place it in a caulking gun. Puncture the internal foil patch at the base of the nozzle with a nail or other slender sharp object. Hold the caulking gun at a 45-degree angle parallel to the crack being filled and pull the nozzle along the crack. Don’t push it. Position the nozzle opening so that it forces sealant onto the crack. As you finish applying each bead of caulk, release the trigger and pull back on the caulking gun rod to stop the flow of caulk and relieve the pressure inside the tube. Releasing the trigger alone will not stop the caulk from flowing out of the nozzle. Let the caulk set for the manufacturer-recommended amount of time.

For cracks larger than a ¼” or so, fill the crack with premixed stucco patch and a small putty knife. Allow the stucco patch to set for the a mount of time recommended by the manufacturer. You may need to apply a few layers of the stucco patch to adequately fill the crack and make the patch flush with the surrounding stucco surface. Follow all instructions.

 

REPAIRING THE STUCCO ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE HOUSE

It’s about time I share more about our landscaping project that I’ve been teasing about for awhile. I last left off sharing how I saved thousands of dollars and saved foliage from the landfill when trying to clear out our front yard to make way for new plantings.

Once we removed the existing plantings and admired our dirt pile, it became obvious that there was some stucco repair to be done. I’m here to share what I did, how I did it, and give you some satisfying before and afters to enjoy.

Now, I realize this isn’t a DIY project that most people need to do. But I want to share this post to keep you updated on the work that went into the restoration of my home and demonstrate the power of a determined DIYing woman (me). If you have the privilege of time, energy, physical ability, and money, you can do nearly any home improvement project – even the unglamorous ones. Plus, I took a bunch of photos, so I need to publish them on the internet – If I don’t prove I did it, did the project didn’t even happen??

Scrape away loose materials

I shared this above, but I must repeat again that removing loose pieces and dust is super duper important. New material won’t stick to the flaky dusty stuff.

Side note. There’s something that I really like about revealing the brick underneath the stucco. It’s such a beautiful reminder of the work that went into building my house over 100 years ago. I find it kinda neat to touch the piece of brick that someone else touched but hasn’t been seen for 100 years. Ya know what I mean?