​People make mistakes all of the time. When that happens, we have two options: learn from the incident or keep walking blindly in ignorance. One side will argue the frivolous details without taking the bigger picture into consideration.
 
No matter how well someone tries to say otherwise, some clear signs will point out that you’ve got an insane Speaker of the United States House of Representatives. Don't let your paint job at home fall victim to hypocrites such as this. 

​Practically all the home’s traditional colors, creative finishes and custom textures are concerned about delivering "the effect." The result of applying these creative tasks and achievements to home painting is advanced, delicately or not all that subtly, as the result or the outcome of the creative experience. Imagination is linked with its outcome, and in this way must be justified by critical evaluation, analysis, explanation, and superimposed significance. 

​  Painting commercial buildings is not typically the same as residential buildings. Color schemes need to be different for commercial buildings. A bold color that may look extremely good applied to a bungalow, but it will not work with a office building where people come to work. So, it is important to keep a few things in mind before choosing the perfect color scheme and painting a commercial building in Jacksonville.

Preparing your home for the holidays can be difficult, but is there anything better than the holiday season? The weather is better, the scenery is beautiful, people start to be in a better mood when the holidays arrive and friends and family just want to be together. This is where it can be stressful.

​It goes without a saying that ladders have an immense significance not only for painting contractors, but even for homeowners as well. Due to the fact that there are plenty of ladders and an array of manufacturers that have emerged in past years; it becomes an uphill task to find what suits you best.

​Similarly, there are multiple kinds of ladders as well as varying from step ladders, attic ladders, extension ladders, pool ladders, stair ladders, rope ladders, roof ladders and so forth. In the same way, nowadays there is a great trend of multi-ladder which is ideal for its versatility and help with varied purposes.

The whole house painting exercise can be very tedious. From planning, prepping the location, sanding the walls, choosing the right colors, applying the right type of paints and deciding the best sheen to use, but guess what? You can make it fun too. So, dig deep down, find your motivation and get rhythmical.

Since house painting is a time-consuming task, it can create a good time for family members to bond or serve as an ample opportunity to get away from the so the hectic life at work. Here are some ways you can make your painting experience worthwhile and get the results you seek.

​Painting your home is fun and engaging. Get the right partner and tools and see how well you can enjoy the entire process. Use this time as an opportunity to find your Zen, and most certainly allow those creative juices to flow ever so cadencing. Remember, steps to a good-clean paint job isn't always set in stone; it can be a sinuous path. 

When want to stain your exterior wood in Jacksonville Florida, there are a number of important aspects you need to consider just as a painting contractor would. Most of these things are in line with the condition & location of the wood – the exposure to the elements – and the possibility of constant moisture issues.
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However, proper staining & sealing of your exterior wood is a great way of preserving it for the long term and making sure it has a face lift that stands it out on your exterior. We are looking for that “wow” factor people!

Not only should wood be attractive, but the exterior wood stain is supposed to protect the wood itself from decay and excessive dampening or wetness. As you read on, this is to the solution to preserving the wood for the beauty & longevity. Often, people opt to stain their exterior wood to change the appearance when the cost of wood replacement is too high or when they want a different look altogether.
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At times like this, you could either hire the services of a professional painting company to handle the staining of your exterior wood (contact us for a quote on professional exterior wood staining or wood repair) or you could choose to stain your exterior wood yourself.

In this blog, we offer insights and things to consider when opting for the second option. Here, we will guide you, step-by-step, on staining your exterior wood without spending so much on hiring a professional and still get professional results.
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Most important can be as simple as “follow through”. Many just don’t have the time or motivation to follow through with wood staining. This leaves the exterior wood neglected and wood rot damage or decay are sure to follow.

​#1: Consider the Weather
This is probably the most invaluable instruction you would find in this blog. Whether you like it or not, the weather would determine, to a large extent, the outcome of your wood staining. We often advise that before you begin staining exterior wood, you should check the weather forecast in your area and ensure that you have the best suitable weather conditions.
For stain to set well in wood, it is better to apply it to dry wood that hasn’t felt rain in several days. Also, stain absorbs and dries faster on wood when there has been, at least, two days of dry weather between 70 - 90 degrees Fahrenheit. Also, trying to apply stain with intense sun exposure to surfaces would simply render the process useless, as it would dry faster than the wood can absorb it.
#2: Prepare the Wood for Staining
The steps of preparing the exterior wood for sealing or staining is just as important as the process of staining and drying itself. The process of preparing the wood for staining involves removing the dirt, pollen and dust from the surface to ensure that the stain isn’t hampered by those things. While preparing the wood for a stain application, ensure to protect your face and lungs with a safety mask and then proceed to sand the splinters, dust and dirt off. Some may decide use a power washer and mild detergent to clean the wood.
#3: Choose Your Stains Right
Just as it is important to have the right tools, it is also very important to have the right stains. Choosing the right exterior stain for your wood is a crucial task and should be determined based on the existing stain on the exterior wood or on the type of effect you want to get.
#4: Apply Your Stains with Care
When applying the stains, bare in mind that you haven’t done this a lot and take your time to carefully apply the stain smooth and consistent to achieve the result you want. It is important to understand that staining is a specifically meticulous task and must be handled as such. Take your time going with the grain and allow the wood to absorb the stain sufficiently as it dries. Use smooth and consistent strokes…..don’t start and stop or else you will see those areas. 

Maintaining Stained Wood
Just like anything, the maintenance factor will dictate how long your finishes and ultimately your wood lasts. Exterior wood that kept free of algae, pollen, dirt and grime will last much longer. We recommend a thorough cleaning every 8-12 months. Also, if your wood surfaces are exposed to direct sunlight, you will need to re-coat much sooner than surfaces that are not. The sun’s UV rays cant wreak havoc on stained wood in Jacksonville and you'll want to keep them protected! Learn about wood repairs made easy.

  Wood rot or decay is so unsightly and very expensive to fix. Wood rot or decay usually occurs when dry wood is exposed to condensation in places where there isn’t sufficient aeration. This water contact usually occurs through leaky roofs, faulty plumbing, rain leaks, etc. The struggle of fixing wood rot often poses a challenge to people who do not have the budget capacity to hire professionals or the experience to handle it by themselves. However, you may want to take on the task on their own and encounter hiccups in the process and it is for these people that we bring you this step-by-step tutorial on how to do it yourself and still get the professional result. Here are a few steps to take when fixing wood rot using epoxy resin in your home by yourself. 

​Success Begins with the Right Wood Repair Tools
Without gainsaying, the first step to repairing wood rot in your home as an amateur is to assemble your tools before commencing other tasks. Gathering your tools before commencing the job helps reduce the possibilities of having to stop halfway through the task to go get wood repair tools in the shop or in the garage. Stopping halfway through the task is something you want to avoid especially when there are procedures which you need to follow successively, and which may be distorted if you pause. Some of the important tools to gather are; epoxy resin, wood hardener and filler, paintbrush, putty knife, sanding block, rasp, wood chisel, utility knife, polyester filler and 100 grit. In addition, a shop vac will be an asset for clean-up.

​Apply the Wood Hardener and Filler
Prior to the application of wood hardener and filler, first remove the rotten area of the wood with a sharp tool in order to stop the spread of the rot to the new areas of the wood which would be the foundation for the wood repair. After that, cover the area with the wood hardener and apply the mixed polyester wood filler into the corners and crevices using a putty knife. If you are on a tight budget, you can opt for the Bondo wood filler or some other product of wood filler or two-part auto body epoxy which are also guaranteed to work well. 

​Apply the Epoxy Resin Filler
Using epoxy resin as an alternative for new wood repairs is a great idea. This would save you reasonably on the cost for procuring wood and save you the stress of having to replace the wood. You can select from a wide range of options of epoxy variants for filling rotting spots on wooden platforms. The epoxy resin product comes in a liquid form which eventually hardens when it dries. Epoxy adhesion is compatible to almost anything including wood, however, it is advisable to use it only on surfaces of rotted or rotten wood that is not necessarily hanging. This is because the epoxy can ooze out from a hanging wood like a door. When this filling has been applied, the surface should be allowed to dry in a temperate and dry environment. Also remember to protect your hands with Nitrite Rubber gloves when applying the Epoxy resin filling. 

​Priming the Wood Repair
After patching your rotted wood repair you’ll want to final finish it off like a pro. First, sand the wood patch smooth. Use the look AND feel to blend the wood repair. Next, make sure the area is clean and dust free before beginning the primer application. This wood repair is considered a “hot patch”, primer is a must. Make sure to use the appropriate wood repair primer.
Finishing the Wood Repair
After sanding and cleaning the wood repair a good latex acrylic paint works well. In most cases wood repairs will require 2 coats of finish paint. With the finish coats you will be able to blend the repair with surrounding areas.

Painting your commercial office space is a task that requires extensive strategy in order to achieve fabulous results without interrupting the comfort of other people, or missing the mark on the look you desire to get. Unlike painting the inside of a house, painting offices is a sensitive task that requires specific processes and a specific approach.

There are many attributes you can associate with the condo dweller, but boring is not one of them. For what it’s worth, the condo dweller is one of the most exciting individuals; he/she has a sharp eye for aesthetics and is very expressive with the design of his home. He explores opportunities to recreate a fun experience in his condo and experiments as often as possible on ideas that make his living conditions seem so exciting.

When it's time to determinine the color schemes for interior painting of a bare unit, a condo owner spends time to visualize the very specifics of the task ahead; including every single detail, the color scheme of the condo and the color positioning of every hue in the space. He shuttles between classic color palettes and bolder schemes; still, the condo owner is stylish and knows that tasteful condo designs are guaranteed to work with any range of color palette.
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Here, we curate a number of color schemes that condo owners can decide to choose from and how these color schemes help accentuate the beauty of their living quarters and the general vibe that they intend to create from living in that condo.

​A Shade of Black, Grey and Turquoise
Condo owners know that black never goes out of style, especially when it is black furniture. Black is always strong and brawny, black is always classic and black is always in the right place with the right light. When accentuated with the right shade of grey and turquoise on the walls and on the other essentials of the living area, your condo is guaranteed to pop and give off the perfect blend of colors.

​Royal Blue and a dash of Ruby Red
Nothing says spectacular more than a perfectly blended mixture of royal blue and ruby red. When properly combined, these colors create a fusion that cannot be rivaled. Together, they make your condo even more exciting to live in and give you that regal and kingly aura when people come into your home. 

​White, Shade of Grey and Red
This is one really badass combination. Combining white and red is a killer move on its own. Throwing in grey on the walls makes this combination even more terrific. If you’re looking for a color combination for your condo that isn’t necessarily extravagant, this combination is it. 

​Turquoise and a Shade of Pink or Red
When correctly combined with a shade of pink or red, turquoise gives your condo an incredibly relaxing feeling and outlook. More than just the way the color blends well when apartment painting, the color combination is great for people who work brain straining jobs and need to come home to a relaxing scenery where they can easily fall asleep in a tranquil environment.

If you work at home or occasionally bring work home, then perhaps you should try any of the other colors on this list that wouldn’t make you feel sleepy or dreary. This color combination pops the kind of vibe that lulls one to sleep.

​When choosing the perfect color scheme for your Jacksonville condo or apartment; instill the experience and "know how" of a trusted painting contractor like Pro Color Painting. And see why a professional painters experience can make all the difference when painting your Jacksonville condo. See painting videos on our YouTube channel.