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Has anyone had the nerve to tell you that a room in your home is in desperate need of a makeover? Maybe a family member has mentioned it to you. Or perhaps no one has said anything at all, but your friends have started bringing over home décor to your house as a subtle hint. But the underlying problem is still there- a dull paint job.

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Most homeowners think painting is something they can easily do themselves.  This is understandable since painting, unlike plumbing or electrical work, is something almost everyone has at least a little bit of experience with.  It’s a logical question, then, for any homeowner looking to renovate, remodel, or redecorate a room, exterior, or even an entire house: hire a professional painter or DIY?

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The color palette gracing your home’s walls, ceilings, trim and doors creates the setting for your life. It’s the backdrop for each carefully selected furnishing and everything that takes place there. Each room speaks volumes about who you are as well as who painted it. For this reason alone, you want the best interior painter you can find. You hope that the best painting contractor will also be a “painter near me.” Paint It! has three crucial questions for you to ask to ensure you get both.

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The exterior of your home includes elements which will attract a visitor’s attention as they arrive at your property. Aside from the front door, they will notice the fencing and decking that line the home’s perimeter. Over time, these areas can begin to show their age. Without regular upkeep, these areas may negatively impact your home’s overall appearance. A new finish can make your fence or deck look like new again, but what process should you choose? If you find yourself in this situation, call Paint It. We are coatings experts, and we will provide you with the best options available to improve the appearance of your fence or decking.

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The living room is an area of the home where the family can gather to talk about the events of the day. It’s a place where you can relax after work and where you can celebrate the joyous occasions in life, such as a holiday or the arrival of a new baby. The living room is somewhat of a catch-all room for all the emotions and occasions in life. It should be a space that is warm an inviting. Aside from changing the decorations on the side tables or on the coffee table throughout the year, you can work on a living room rehab project that will change everything about the room from top to bottom.

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If you’re like most Oklahoma City homeowners, your garage has probably seen better days. Over time, a typical garage tends to become a cluttered eyesore that detracts from the aesthetic appeal and utility of a home. If you’d like to make your garage more functional and look like new, have Paint It out to turn your dirty garage into an organized work space for projects or extra storage.

Prep The Garage Area

To get started, go ahead and clean the area up before we arrive. We need to be able to access the entire floor surface in the garage. You will also want to go through your space and determine if there is anything you are ready to let go of and put out for the trash pick-up. You might find some seasonal items that could be stored in the attic to help free up the garage space.

Paint The Garage Walls

We will first tackle the walls as a part of your garage rehab. Whether your garage walls are concrete, brick or drywall, Sherwin Williams Super Paint products will transform the look of your garage as this product line offers better protection and durability for tough to maintain areas like a garage.

Epoxy Paint The Floor

Epoxy painting your floors will help you keep a cleaner space for years to come. Our process begins by determining if we need to degrease any spots. Next we wash the floor to remove the contaminates and then you are ready to for the muriatic acid etch on the flooring. This will create the proper profile for your paint coating to adhere. After your garage flooring is properly prepared, our expert painters at Paint It will apply 2-3 coats of epoxy paint as needed to get to the right look and protection.

Bring In Organizational Hardware

No matter how large your garage may be, implementing a practical organization scheme for your tools and stored belongings will make life easier in the long run. While Paint It doesn’t provide organization systems, we know some great businesses in OKC we can refer that can install complete systems to organize your space. If nothing else, we suggest you head to Home Depot or Lowe’s to check out shelf racks, cabinets you can mount, or even plastic tubs. This will provide a nice way to see your contents while keeping your belongings out of the way and organized.

Install Something Unique

Personalizing your garage with custom accessories is the key to getting the most utility out of your personal space. For instance, homeowners with gardens could install a plant-potting work station to make transplanting perennials less messy. Those interested in TIG or MIG welding might install a 240-volt electrical outlet. Tools like air compressors and shop vacuums are useful additions to garages of all sizes.

The Ultimate Garage Rehab

Once you are finished, we think you’ll find the effort will be well worth the reward. You will notice your garage is more spacious than you remembered and a clean and organized space just might inspire you to start a new project or hobby.

Contact Paint It OKC and let’s get started on your exterior painting project. Paint It OKC, is an OKC painting company that specializes in interior painting, exterior painting, commercial painting, paint color selection, power washing and fence/deck staining. Call us today at (405) 317-7788 for a FREE home consultation and estimate.

Tips To Sell Your Home Fast

The days are growing longer as spring sets in, and open-house season is about to begin. If you put your property up for sale this season, you’ll want to make a spectacular first impression. There’s no need to spend a fortune on household upgrades. Follow these tips to sell your home quicker.

Hide the Clutter

You might love the stacks of magazines by the sofa or countless pictures nailed to the wall, but homebuyers may simply see these items as clutter. Take a critical look at each room. Remove as much clutter from the space as possible. Rent a storage unit for these items if necessary. Keep in mind that many personal photos decorating the house might be a turn off to buyers as well. Replace the family photos with basic art you can borrow from a friend or your real-estate agent. These subtle changes will help you sell your home.

Take Care of the Exterior

Although you are ready to move on, a fresh coat of paint or a power wash may be your best bet for making an excellent first impression with your prospective home buyer. The overall

outside view, from the curb, is often the first and only chance you have for a home buyer to fall in love with your house. A consultant from Paint It can help you determine if your trim can be power washed or if fresh paint is necessary to beautify your home. Our estimates are free and will help you stay on track with your budget to get your home ready to sell. You will want to finish any needed exterior paint work a couple days before an open house so that the surfaces can dry. Don’t forget to clean and wipe the exterior windows because more light into the interior will only translate into better bids for your nest egg.

Make the Rooms Larger

Use visual tricks in your interior rooms to make the home appear larger. In general, light colors painted across the ceiling and walls will widen the space as light bounces off the reflective surfaces. Colors like Passive, Pure White or Tradewinds make an excellent selection to appeal to the broadest group of home buyers. Accent other areas with deeper colors to neatly contrast the pale hues. Top suggestions for contrast colors from Sherwin Williams include Distance, a blue gray and Or In The Navy, a dark blue. You will find more color ideas at Sherwin Williams Most Popular Colors.

De-personalizing your home is one of the most important factors. Not everyone will love your sense of style. You want each room to convey very neutral themes and colors. Otherwise it becomes difficult for home buyers to visualize their own furnishings inside your home. You will also want to clean out closets. It’s important to make your storage space seem as large as

possible. Remove up to half of the items which currently occupy the space. Make sure your closets are bright and clean. Interior paint color in your closet is important as well. Choose light paint colors like Sherwin William’s Repose Gray or Natural Tan which will complement your room walls.

Update the Hardware

An inexpensive and effective way to update any bathroom or kitchen is by swapping out the hardware. Cabinet knobs, drawer pulls and sink faucets can be swapped out for modern styles. Your kitchen may lack an elaborate remodel, but the hardware tricks the eye to believe that the space is updated. Wipe down all cabinets and surfaces after the installation to help give everything a nice shine.

Once you sell your old home it’s time to start dreaming of how to decorate your new home. Don’t forget the interior experts at Paint It can help enhance your new home with fresh coats of paint to match your furniture and any new décor you plan to add into your house.

Paint It is Oklahoma’s top interior and exterior painting company and a proud supporter of Sherwin Williams paint products. Our expert painters pride themselves on attention to detail and superior customer service. We provide free in-home estimates for all interior and exterior painting. We specialize in staining decks, fences and other paint related work as well. Call Paint It! at (405) 317-7788 today and one of our experts help you with your next move.