In the painting industry we see our share of wood rot. Wood rot is defined as excessive moisture that enables fungus to break down the wood surface, even if the wood is “pressure treated”. It is good to keep an eye out for signs that problems could be starting.
Look at these areas for potential wood rot:
- The ledger board of a deck, where the deck is attached to the house.
- The base of an exterior door.
- Behind gutters and downspout
- Under the roof line on soffits.
- The bottom of windows, like the window sill.
- If not flashed correctly, problems might occur with trim around doors and windows.
- The wood boards at the top of the foundation.
Once the rot is found, replacing the wood or repairing it is needed immediately. If not, the problem will worsen. In some cases, wood epoxy is best way to fix the problem without replacing the unit. McLain’s Painting uses an advanced epoxy technology that can form and be shape to match the existing wood, and also be a permanent fix for the situation. Keeping the wood caulked and painted is one of the best prevention plans for your home.
Is your front door in desperate need of a facelift? Is it crying out for help?
Many people don’t understand the importance of a great looking front door. A beautiful front door can invite a prospective home buyer to come in and get a better look at what’s inside. Simply changing the color or design will transform the appearance of the home.
McLain’s Painting has completed dozens of front doors for our clients; everything from stripping the door and refinishing it, to adding a faux finish for some modern curb appeal. Whether it is for a new home or existing home, McLain’s Painting can help make it look great!
Clink on the link below to check out more pictures of how we refinish doors. http://www.flickr.com/photos/mclainspainting/sets/72157626228881319/
This past November McLain’s Painting was able to give back by helping others in need. We were able to take t
he skills that God allowed us to have and make a Knoxville resident’s home more enjoyable.
Janice Jinks, growing up in the South Knoxville area, has lived in Knoxville her whole life. She has spent most of her time giving back to others without wanting anything in return. A civil servant, who has a heart of gold.
McLain’s Painting and many other volunteers from Knoxville remodeled the interior of her home by priming and painting ceilings, walls, trim and kitchen cabinets. Our painters also refinished her older hardwood floors.
We love giving back and enjoy the smiles in return.
To see more pictures of the remodel job click on our flickr link below.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/mclainspainting/sets/72157626132092002/
- McLain’s Color Consultant
Finding the right colors for you home can be a tough task. Looking at multiple swatches and design books can be daunting. Making the colors flow and coordinate together in a room is very important, whether you are trying to sell your home, or planning to stay for years to come. Fortunately, McLain’s Painting is here to help! Our in-house color consultant has the decorating sense to help you finalize on their color decision and feel certain you made the smart decision. Our color consultant has the experience to help you choose just the right color that will go well with furniture, flooring and window treatments, making what seems to be an impossible decision, an enjoyable experience.
Call today to begin planning your new space.
We hear a lot about “cool and”warm” colors, but what does that really mean? Would some colors be best for certain rooms? Here are a few colors according to temperature and how they may fit in your home or office:
Blue: considered cool, it is a calming color if not overused. It would be good for a bedroom.
Green: also calming, it has a pastoral effect and can be used in bedrooms, bathrooms and in libraries in the home.
Red: this is a warm – really a hot color, so it is to be used carefully. it can accent against a pink. At Christmas it is an enjoyable contrast to green. Red is powerful and must be used carefully. It has been said that McDonald’s employed red in their theme color to help inspire the feeling of hunger when you saw their advertisements.
If you’re at a paint store, remember that although choosing colors can be an exciting time, don’t overlook some very important items. For one, if you find a color you like, jot down the name of the store and the particular brand name of the paint that you like. Then be sure to take the paint chip back to your house and test it under the different lights in your room or home. Flourescent looks a bit different than incandescent! Put the paint chip next to your sofa and other furniture. Get an overall effect of how the paint will blend with the rest of the room.
We’re firm believers in “pre-season” work before the team hits the field. You need to be ready! I’m talking about painting, not the football season. We are serious about superior surface preparation. Our prep work may include scraping loose paint, counter-sinking nailheads, and even using anti-mildew pressure washing. It’s more than just a nice paint job – it’s priming new and bare wood, caulking and sealing , and proper tarp coverage of sensitive areas, including plants and walk-ways. A great paint company is a great “prep”company as well.
We all value time, and that plays a big part when it comes to the choice of paint for your home,whether inside or outside. Think time before you buy that latest-fad-color-of-the-month. You’re going to be looking at this color for quite a while. You remember many a home you have walked into that has had 1970s-era green or yellow, or a color that pointedly told you of the latest style of that generation. If that’s what you truly want to look at for a number of years, fine. On the other hand,if you want a long-range color that you can work with, plan carefully and think time.
Your room’s ceiling is an important part of the overall paint job, yet some people make the mistake of ignoring it. It’s a tricky decision, so be careful. Be selective on the type of white you use, if you are going with a white ceiling – it can either add a good contrast or be too powerful and take away from some of the rich tones on the walls you’ve just painted.
However, if you want to change the ceiling’s hue and give it a color similar to the other four walls, remember that ceilings tend to look darker, so consider your choice based on the height of the room – if the room is less than nine feet tall, make it a few shades lighter than the rest of the walls. If the ceiling is higher than nine feet, you can have a darker hue in order to “shorten the height” and give the room a more homey feel.
Its amazing how paint can transform a room. With the most simple aspect of color to the more detailed faux finishing, a room can change ones mood just with a can of paint.
McLain’s Painting experiences room changes on a daily bases. A recent job gave one of our own employees, Luke Lucas, the chance to transform a teenage girls room. Taking plain white walls and changing them into zebra stripes and leopard spots, turning the room into a safari theme. The expression on the clients face of joy and amazement was priceless. Now her daughter has a room that she has always wanted. One that is unique and makes her schoolmates jealous.
Certain companies hate change. Here at McLain’s Painting we embrace it with color! Let McLain’s Painting help you get into the change.
