Getting your house painted is such an exciting project. House painting revitalizes your home and makes it truly yours (not to mention it increases your property value). But the last thing you want is for your paint to start peeling. It doesn’t matter if it’s exterior paint or interior paint, having peely paint can really dampen the overall look of your interior design. Thankfully, this is a problem that our painters can help you with. You don’t have to stress about it alone.

Peeling paint can be caused by a variety of issues, but below are the most common problems and how Spectrum Painting can prevent them.

Moisture
Moisture is a tricky thing, especially with exterior paint. Our team of painters won’t paint right after a storm or rain shower. You want to give the walls a chance to dry. In addition, the moisture in the air can cause the paint to stay unsettled. We want our projects to look fantastic, so we always do house painting when it is nice and dry outside.

Type of surface
This might seem like a no-brainer, but painting on hard and slick surfaces will surely make the paint peel, since the paint has nothing to stick to, making the adhesion hard to achieve when painting. This is true for all types of surfaces, including metal, glass and others. If you have a slick surface, we scrape or sand the area to dull it, making it easier for the paint to adhere to the surface. In addition, priming before adding your desired paint will keep it looking fresh for years to come.

Wrong paint
Another likely reason your paint might peel is poor quality paint. Rest assured that Spectrum uses only the best types of paints. In addition, peeling can also happen if you forgot to use a primer, or you paint over existing paint with a different type like water, oil or latex-based. This is a common mistake and should be avoided when doing DIY interior design. If you hire our painters to complete any painting projects for exterior or interior design, we complete research about what’s best for your walls. We determine what was used previously and find out what will work best this time around. We work with our clients directly to find the best kind of paint that fits your budget and will sustain a long-lasting finish.

There are a lot of factors for why your paint might peel, but why worry about it? Just hire a professional to take care of it. With years of experience, the Spectrum Painting professional team knows what paint and techniques work best, and we make sure each and every project is above and beyond quality. If you want to learn more about our exterior paint or interior design services including house painting, commercial painting and power washing in the New Jersey, contact a member of our team today!

One of the biggest benefits that we offer our customers is our wide array of services. Though paint services and power washing are our bread and butter, we also offer a large variety of handyman services that can make your life easier with a simple phone call. We understand that life gets busy. There’s no reason to fill your weekend with a to-do list of household chores that can be taken care of our by team of handyman specialists. Leave the work to us and spend more time having fun with your family and friends.

We offer several types of handyman services, and our list continues to grow! If you’re set on paint for a while, but need some odds and ends off your list, our handyman specialists can arrive in a jiffy. These services are great for people who have high-vaulted ceilings and who may not be able to safely change bulbs, or elderly residents who need help cleaning gutters and hanging new shutters. These services are essential, especially now that it’s the middle of the summer and hot. Why bother with these chores when you don’t have to?

Some of our other services include (but are not limited to):

• Replace light bulbs
• Hang shutters
• Change locks in doors
• Install mailboxes
• Clean gutters

Some handyman services are a little more complex, but with our team of experts, we can quickly take care of them with no trouble. These are great additional services to add on during your standard painting services while we’re already at your house.

Remodeling your home and need drywall or tile repairs in addition to a new coat of paint? We can take care of that for you, too!

These services include:

• Drywall repair and spackling
• Molding installation
• Repair tile
• Replace rotted/damaged wood
• Replace leader pipes

And though these services might seem simple or easy to do yourself, why bother? Yes, you might want to try and save cost where you can, but life can get busy. The convenience can pay for itself in the long run. Not to mention, having an expert take care of these issues will ensure the job is completed quickly and efficiently. No worries about messes or long and inconvenient issues that typically arise during a DIY project. Our team of experienced handymen will take care of it for you quickly and easily.

Have a problem that’s not listed above? Call one of our representatives today to discuss the possibilities! And while you’re at it, if you have any painting or power washing services that need to be addressed, our team of painters and power washing experts can assist you with all kinds of paint services, such as interior and exterior painting. Want more information and live in the New Jersey area? Call a painter or handyman expert today and get your house repaired in no time!

There’s a good chance you’ll be outside enjoying this holiday weekend enjoying time with friends and family. While you’re getting your grill prepped for your cookout you might also consider seeing if your deck couldn’t use a little extra care before company arrives.

Power washing should be a part of your regular home maintenance. Not only does it keep your deck looking beautiful, but it also quickly removes dirt set deep into the wood’s surface. You do need to be careful when using a power washer on your deck though as too high a pressure may etch the wood.

Tips Safely and Successfully Power Wash Your Deck

• Clear everything off your deck before starting to save yourself time and avoid missed spots.
• Set your power washer to its fan tip setting. You’ll want to avoid spraying a single jet of water, since this might cause damage to your deck’s surface.
• Keep the pressure low to start. Set your sprayer’s pressure to 600 psi and increase the pressure only to what is necessary to clean the wood.
• Test along a small length of wood like a stair tread in case you set the pressure to high and cause damage. A stair tread is relatively easy to replace compared to a full-length deck board.
• Start where your deck adjoins to your home and board-by-board work your way outwards. Always spray in the direction of the wood grain with the sprayer no closer than 12 inches from the deck’s surface.
• Avoid visible cleaning edges by overlapping your spray path slightly with the one before.
• Never point a power washer at your home’s windows or at a person.

Immediately after power washing your deck you may want to hold off on returning your washer to the shed or the store you’re renting it from. Wet wood looks very different from dry wood and can disguise imperfections or spots that didn’t get quite as clean as others. Allow your deck to dry fully, then check to see if you need to touch up any sections before calling your job finished. If you need something to pass the time while you wait, your sidewalks would almost certainly benefit from a quick power washing.

A Note on Raised Wood Fibers

There is a possibility as you clean your deck that you will notice some raised wood fibers. As your deck dries these spots will be rougher than others. Rough spots on handrails or floorboards can lead to splinters, so take a few minutes to spot sand these areas.

With a little bit of care and a couple free hours you could have a clean and refreshed deck to enjoy with friends and family over the holiday weekend. Just remember to keep the power washer’s pressure low to protect your deck’s surface and practice proper safety around people and windows, and this bit of deck maintenance will be a breeze.

There is nothing more important than the first impression when you’re trying to sell your home. Chances are you’ve put a good deal of thought and work into giving your home curb appeal by updating the landscaping or using paint to freshen up its exterior surfaces, but have you considered the first impression your home gives when a potential buyer steps through your front door? If you want maintain their interest, you’ll want the interior of your home to look just as good as its exterior.

A Quick and Cost-Effective Way to Make Your Home Look Its Best

For its ease and relatively small price tag when compared to other home improvements, giving your interiors a fresh coat of paints is one of the best investments you can make before putting it on the market. Not only does a fresh coat of paint in a flattering color look great, but it also can make rooms appear brighter and more open if you use a light color.

Picking a Paint Color Potential Buyers Will Love

One of the things that can be most challenging when you put your home up for sale is the process of depersonalizing your space. If your walls are covered in bold or outdated paint colors, there’s a good chance potential buyers will struggle to envision their own belongings in a space. Make it easier for them by painting your walls in universally appealing colors. Neutrals interior paints like beige, white, or gray will help create a blank canvas for people to picture making into their own.

High-Impact Areas for Interior Paint

In a perfect world you would have all painted surfaces in the interior of your home looking their absolute best with a fresh coat of paint, however time and budgetary constraints don’t always make this possible. If you have to prioritize which surfaces of your home get attention, we recommend considering these places first:

• Cabinetry in kitchens or bathrooms
• Rooms in outdated colors or wallpaper
• Touching up scuffed trim and doors
• Spaces like entryways, mudrooms, or halls that get heavy use

Whether you repaint the entire interior of your home or just focus on one or two rooms, updating your home with interior paint is one of the fastest ways to make it an attractive, inviting space potential buyers will want to consider making their own.

Do you live in the Northern New Jersey area and need assistance with your next interior painting project? We are here to help! Contact us to see how our team of trained professionals can transform your home.

Who knew the color of the year for 2016 would be white? From Benjamin Moore’s Simply White (OC-117) to Sherwin Williams Alabaster (SW7008), everyone was going for a different shade of this classic color for their dining rooms, bathrooms and living areas. White can be a versatile color, both for traditional and modern homes. Both companies offered color palettes that complimented this classic color.

As the year begins to wind down, color experts are starting to discuss what lies ahead for color in 2017. According to some experts, 2017 will be the year of confident color choices. There is mention of a lot of jewel tones, including warm tones to icy hues that stand out and are by no means muted. Dusky blues, blue-greens, bright yellows and spicy reds look to take center stage when choosing new colors for your home.

On the other end of the spectrum, grays will continue to be a popular trend, but more of an upbeat version, often times paired with a yellow and blue accent wall or an orange door. While not suited for everyone’s taste, it is a very daring look and a real attention grabber.

When the time comes to redo your interior or even change the color of your house, make sure to call Spectrum Painting. We offer color consultations for those stressing over making a color choice. Call us today at 973-706-6033 to schedule a FREE estimate.

At Spectrum Painting, we are always trying to add value to your painting project by properly labeling your paint cans after your interior or exterior painting project has been completed. In addition to labeling your paint cans, there are other simple steps you can take to extend the life of your leftover paint.

Here are a few things we recommend:
1. Store paint cans in a dry location where temperatures are above freezing.
2. Keep paint cans away from direct sunlight or extreme heat from a furnace or boiler.
3. Place a piece of plastic wrap over the top of the can before sealing it.
4. Close cans using a mallet to insure a tight seal.
5. Store cans on plastic or wood shelving to prevent cans from rusting.

If stored properly, leftover paint can last up to ten years.

We hope you found these painting tips helpful. If you have any interior painting, exterior painting, wall paper, carpentry, power washing, deck refinishing or epoxy floor coating questions, we would be happy to answer them. You can email us at info@SpectrumPaintingLLC.com or call us at 973-706-6033.

Spectrum Painting and Paper Hanging LLC has been in business since 1989 and is the leading provider of interior and exterior painting services in Wayne, NJ and the surrounding areas. Spectrum Painting and Paper Hanging LLC serves Passaic County, Bergen County, Morris County and in additions to interior and exterior painting services, also provides the following services: wallpaper installation and removal, carpentry, power washing, deck refinishing, epoxy floor coatings, and more.

Call us today to schedule your FREE estimate! 973-706-6033