Skip to main content

Posts

Showing posts with the label home remodeling

Cabinet Refinishing

Cabinet Refinishing  Cabinet refinishing is a great way to update the look of your kitchen or bathroom without spending a lot of money. There are a few different ways to refinish cabinets, but the most common is to paint them. Before you start, you'll need to remove all of the cabinet hardware and clean the cabinets thoroughly. If you're painting the cabinets, you'll also need to sand them down and apply the proper primer. Cabinet Painting Once the cabinets are ready, you can start painting. Be sure to use a high-quality cabinet paint and a spray the cabinets with an hvlp sprayer or airless sprayer.  It is for this reason most homeowners turn to an experienced cabinet refinisher for this time of project.  The Paint Bros a painter located in Grants Pass, Oregon provides various types of finishes for cabinets.    Painting cabinets can be a bit more time-consuming, but the results are worth it. If you're not up for painting, you can also refinish cabinets with a new

Lead Paint in Homes

Lead Paint in Homes  Lead paint was banned from use in homes in 1978, however, many older homes still contain paint in the exterior and interior paint. Lead paint in homes is a serious health hazard . It can cause damage to the brain , kidneys , nervous system , and red blood cells . It can also cause miscar riages and developmental problems in children .  When lead paint is disturbed, it is the most dangerous.  If the paint is sanded or scraped, the dust particles can be inhaled or ingested, and therefore cause serious health issues.  If your home was built prior to 1978, or you suspect that lead is present in the paint, there are professional tests that can be performed to determine the presence of lead. When lead paint is disturbed, it is the most dangerous.  If the paint is sanded or scraped, the dust particles can be inhaled or ingested, and therefore cause serious health issues.  If your home was built prior to 1978, or you suspect that lead is present in

How to caulk siding

How to caulk siding Caulking Home Siding  Properly preparing and choosing the right products is crucial to the lifespan of any project.  If the foundation is not setup properly, your project will ultimately fail prematurely.  There are no shortcuts.      Preparation is the foundation The key here is to prepare the site for new caulking.  The old caulking has to be removed entirely to make the proper adhesion between the boards. As you can see in the photograph (right) the previous caulking began to fail.  According to the homeowner, the previous painter performed the job about 2 years prior to our arrival. What type of caulking do I use?  The correct type of caulking will save money, although it may cost a little more, it will be worth it.  For exterior, you want to use a caulking that is rated for your project and the materials being caulked. For example, you wouldn't use a kitchen and bath caulking to seal the exterior siding of the home.   The Paint Bros in Grants Pass prefers