Posts Tagged ‘Painting’

Drywall painting is tricky, and you want to get the go ahead from your landlord beforehand. Once you get written permission to paint, you need to buy a few supplies to complete the job: Drywall sealer Paint brushes and rolls Enough paint for two coats Follow these 8 drywall painting tips for the best results. […] read more

Apartment decorating is a complicated task. Choosing the color of your furniture and walls is a great way to display your personality and tastes. It is impossible to completely prevent errors but there are 5 tips to assist you in avoiding major color mistakes. 1. Don’t Overwhelm the Room Apartments are usually smaller in dimension […] read more

Living in a small space can create a feeling of being cramped or confined. Creating an illusion of high ceilings is one way you can add to the space and make it seem much larger than it really is. Even if your home is not small you may be stuck with low ceilings giving off […] read more

Using a neutral color palette when decorating an apartment is an excellent way to add harmony and peacefulness to your decor. Typically neutral colors consist of hues of beige, gray, tan, cream or taupe. These types of shades and tints can be found in nature and lend a natural, understated beauty to your apartment home. A […] read more

Painting your apartment interior is a great way to show off your personality and tastes. With forethought and planning, painting is easy and quick. One of the biggest issues to tackle prior to beginning painting, however, is how much paint to purchase. Factors Determining the Amount of Paint How much paint you need to purchase […] read more

Interior decorating can be a challenge when you’re using less than 700 square feet of space. Nonetheless, it is a challenge that can be met if you know how to give the area you’re working with the illusion that’s it’s bigger than its actual dimensions indicate. Use Neutral or Pale Colors To open up such […] read more

When preparing to paint a living room, there is a process to follow. By doing some easy prep work, the task of painting will go much faster and smoother. Baring the Walls This must be done first. Take all pictures, shelves, and mirrors down off the wall. Go back and remove all picture hangers and […] read more

Painting preparation is the key to easy apartment painting. Limited time and limited funds pose no problems if you organize and schedule your painting endeavor before opening the first paint can. Following the guidelines below will make the job easier and quick. 1. Survey the Spaces Choose which rooms in the apartment that you intend […] read more

Novices and veteran painters alike can enjoy sponge painting as a way to decorate their apartment. Why break away from the traditional paint brush and experiment with this unique way of decorating a room.  It’s even more fun when you can involve your children, family and friends, giving your apartment a personal touch that you’ll […] read more