Platinum Painting Blog

The Best Colors for Your Kitchen Cabinets

February 10, 2022

gray kitchen cabinets

Now that it’s a brand-new year, you may be looking for ways to give your home a fresh start. If you’ve been thinking about redoing your kitchen cabinets, there’s no better time than the present to work on them. Cabinet painting is an easy way to give your kitchen a new look at a fraction of the cost. By investing in high-quality and long-lasting paint, you can save the money you would’ve spent refacing or replacing your kitchen cabinets. Read on to learn which colors are the b

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Painting the Outside of Your House in 2022? Watch for These Exterior Paint Trends

January 7, 2022

green house with black door showing exterior paint trends

Imagine you’re getting ready to sell your house. Maybe you’ve even put in a lot of work to update the interior over the years, and it’s completely modern! However, your listing doesn’t get much traffic because the outside looks a little shabby and outdated. Unfortunately, many buyers judge a home within seconds based on the exterior alone, so you miss out on getting their attention.

If the outside of your home could use some freshening up, you may be wondering about exterior paint trends this year. Keep reading to learn what’s in style in 2022 and how to make your house listing stand out from the rest!

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How to Pick the Right Interior Paint Gloss

December 8, 2021

interior paint colors

Painting your home can be a daunting task. Aside from having to choose the best color for your home interior, you must also consider how the sheen will look. Once you’re standing face-to-face with the endless number of colors and finishes to choose from, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. Luckily, we’ve created a handy dandy guide to help you select the perfect one. Read along to learn more about each type of paint gloss and its unique purpose.

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6 Trendy Exterior Paint Colors You Should Know About

November 11, 2021

exterior of house

If you’re a homeowner, you’re probably busier than ever brainstorming ideas and making a list of home improvement projects and renovations, especially if this is your first house. Whether you’re trying to boost your curb appeal or transform the look of your property, one easy way to accomplish both is with a fresh coat of exterior paint. It can make a drastic difference in the message you’re trying to send. That said, here are some exterior painting trends that can make your place look fresh and inviting.

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4 Interior Paint Trends You’ll See Everywhere Next Year

October 13, 2021

green room

Do you want to start the new year with a fresh, inviting, and improved home? Interior painting is an excellent way to accomplish just that. With a few swipes of these trendy and stylish shades, you can bring a breath of fresh air to your space. Transforming your home with a new coat of paint is certainly one of the best ways to kick off the new year. That said, here are four interior paint trends you’ll be seeing everywhere in 2022.

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House Painting Tips from Professional Painters

September 7, 2021

professional painter painting wall

After moving into a new home, you’re probably brainstorming ways to improve your living space. For most people, there’s nothing better than a fresh coat of paint to brighten up their house.  Although it’s always a good idea to leave a home painting project at the hands of a trained and qualified specialist, you may be tempted to knock it out on your own. To achieve a smooth and even paint job, brush up on these professional painting tips before you begin.

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4 Ways to Make Painting Your Child’s Room a Collaborative, Fun Project

July 23, 2021

a parent giving their child a piggy back ride in a park

As a parent, it’s hard to admit that your little one is outgrowing their nursery and finally in need of a “big kid” room. Even though that’s a tough pill to swallow, you can make the project of redecorating their bedroom a special bonding moment. Read on to learn about four ways you can transform this project from a sad reminder that your little one is growing up to an uplifting moment of connection.

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How Psychology Affects Your Color Selection

June 2, 2021

a wide color selection of paint

As you stand in the first house you’ve bought, you’re excited to make it yours. How are you going to put your stamp on it? When you come into each room, you want to feel right at home, and interior paint color on the wall can play a vital role in making that happen. When you think about the hundreds or even thousands of color options, you can easily become overwhelmed. How do you begin to narrow down your choices? Here is some information you need to know about how paint color affects you and what to consider in your color selection.

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5 Bathroom Paint Colors You’ll Never Get Tired Of

April 1, 2021

a clean bathroom with green walls

The bathroom is supposed to be the most tranquil space in a house, but for many people, it’s the most outdated and cluttered. One way to truly transform this space is with a fresh coat of paint. The problem that many people have is deciding what color to paint their bathroom walls that they won’t get tired of. Read on to learn more about five timeless paint colors that will have you looking forward to your relaxing bath time more!

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Prep Work: Why It’s Important for Exterior Painting

March 25, 2021

scraping off chipping paint

One day, as you leave your house to take the dog on a walk, you see the Platinum Painting crew working on the outside of your neighbor’s house, but they aren’t painting yet. They haven’t even opened a single paint can! They seem to be meticulously getting ready for exterior painting. Is all that preparation really worth it? How exactly does this preliminary work make the results even better? Read on to find out!

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