Houston Home Maintenance Tips

Remodel a Room with a Fresh Coat of Paint

For the cost of a new outfit, painting a room can really give your home a fresh update. According to home interior experts, even the highest quality interior paint can be purchased for about $50 a gallon—which is often enough to paint a good-sized room, or even apply two coats to a small one. Even with a new brush, roller and paint pan, the cost is still well under $100. So, instead of retail therapy, you can invest in your home and brighten up the atmosphere.

The affordability of interior painting is appealing to many homeowners who are concerned about their budget in this economy. If you are saving for home renovation, but want some instant gratification, a fresh coat of paint can greatly beautify a room. It offers the ability to transform a space with minimal cost and effort.

Advice for Best Paint Application

Decorators say that good paint performance depends on optimal paint adhesion, so surfaces should be clean and prepped. Remove dust and dirt from walls and other surfaces with a detergent-water solution. You can fill cracks and holes with spackling compound and sand them smooth after the compound dries. Experts recommend using high-quality 100 percent acrylic latex paint to make the work easier and to get the best long-term performance. When applying latex paint, make sure the brushes and rollers have bristles and covers made of a synthetic material like polyester, as they will hold up better when exposed to water-based paint.

Paint Color Trends

For 2011, the most popular colors have been purple (believe it or not!) and smoky-blue grays. Here are a few other top paint color trends over the past few months:

• Turquois: combo blue/green- considered to be calming and invigorating

• Aqua chiffon: powdery blue and relaxing

• Cedar green: restful, contemporary

• Pavilion gray: clean, known to sharpen up a room more than yellow-based neutrals

• Grape hyacinth: grayed purple, coordinates well with accent colors

• Forsythia blossom: high-energy yellow, bright and positive

Contact John Moore for Home Renovation

Does your Houston home need more than just a fresh coat of paint? Contact the experts at John Moore. John Moore Renovation guarantees quality workmanship and we offer full-service home renovation. Schedule a free, in-home estimate on all home renovation services!