Category: Blog | Sedona House Painting

Getting interior or exterior painting is a huge undertaking. It is important that you hire the contractor that is right for you. Canyon Painting, serving Verde Valley and Cottonwood, suggests that you ask these questions when choosing a professional to paint your home:

Do you have a website?

A vast amount of information about a contractor will be revealed on a good website. You will find out if the contractor is a full-service painting contractor who specializes in residential or commercial painting – or both. You can find information about their experience and whether they are are licensed, bonded and insured. The website should also tell you whether they hire only experienced painters. Often a website will present a portfolio of their work.

Do you keep a clean work space?

Experienced painting contractors understand it is important to keep your home neat and clean. At the end of every day, the employees of a good painting contractor will take the time to clean up all the areas in which they worked.
Do you provide references? Before working with any painting contractor, it is a good idea to check some of their past references. Check for online reviews and most painting contractors should be happy to provide you with references.

What brands of paint do you use?

Be sure to hire a painter that uses professional quality brands of paint. Lower quality paints can dull over time. A painting company should be happy to tell you the products they use and why they use them.

Canyon Painting hopes that this advice about the questions you should ask when choosing a house painter has been helpful to you. Ask the experts these questions and others about painting interior or exterior of your Cottonwood and Verde Valley home or business. Call us today at 928-202-8272.

Canyon Painting can give your Sedona home or business a fresh new look with expert interior and exterior painting services.
Are you getting an estimate for an interior or exterior paint job? Canyon Painting, Sedona painting contractor, recommends several questions to ask when getting a painting estimate.

What kind of warranty do you provide?
Whether the job is interior or exterior, always ask about the warranty on the paint. You wouldn’t want to invest in a paint job only to have the color fade or start chipping off in a few years. A good contractor will always provide and fully explain a warranty on the paint. Different qualities of paint will have differing lengths of warranty. And there will be some exceptions, such as paint damage caused by weather conditions. But by all means, make sure there is a warranty so you can rest at ease, knowing you won’t need to pay for additional painting touch-ups until at least the warranty expires.

Does the exterior quote include sanding or power washing?
If you change the exterior color of your home, it will require power washing, or possibly some sanding down of some surfaces prior to painting with the new color. Loose paint chips need to be removed and surfaces need to be smooth. The house needs to be properly prepped before the paint is applied. Make sure you know everything is covered in the quote.

May I see photos of jobs you have done?
An experienced contractor will either carry a portfolio of homes they have painted or be able to direct you to photos on their website. Seeing the quality of their work will help you to have peace of mind.

Canyon Painting offers these helpful suggestions so that you know what you are getting when requesting a painting estimate. Get a quote from the experts! Learn how Canyon Painting can give the interior or exterior of your Sedona home or commercial building a new look. We are committed to quality workmanship, professionalism, and customer satisfaction. Call us at 928-202-8272 to schedule a free estimate.

Did you know that the color choices you make will affect the feeling or overall mood of the space you’re painting? That’s why color choice is so important. Canyon Painting offers a quick guide to consider regarding the ‘psychology’ of color when selecting the paint color for your Sedona home or business.

Your quick guide to evoking moods:

• Yellow renders a feeling of happiness and sparks one’s memory and creativity.
• Orange incorporates the optimism of yellow with the exhilaration of red to produce boldness, warmth and cordiality.
• Red is bold, passionate and romantic. If used as an accent color, it can add contrast and drama to any room.
• Purple is a royal color adding creativity and mystery to your room and is also great choice as an accent.
• Blue puts people at ease by promoting calmness and dependability.
• Green is the color of nature and combines the tranquility of blue with yellow’s optimism.
• Grey introduces a cool and relaxing mood to your design.
• White represents honesty and harmony.
• Brown suggests loyalty, protection, trust and support.

If you are ready to paint your Sedona home or business and want help selecting the best color for a specific room or space, we can help you set the mood with individual color choices. For a free estimate, call the residential and commercial painting experts at Canyon Painting today at 928-202-8272.

For many homeowners, the prospect of selling their property reminds them that they will need to make some repairs and upgrades to get a better price. Does an exterior paint job increase the value of your home? Canyon Painting discusses the subject of painting the exterior of your Sedona home prior to putting it on the market.

Residential real estate sales have enjoyed a consistent rate of growth across the country. If you are ready to put your home on the market and receive the highest sales price possible, an exterior paint job might be one of the items on your “to do” list. Paint that is peeling, faded or out of fashion may turn away prospective buyers for your home.

Here are some good reasons to have that home painted before having it shown:

• A fresh coat of paint improves the curb appeal of your home
• A new paint job can increase the potential value of what may be the largest investment you have ever made
• Painting is more economical than the installation of new vinyl siding (and better looking in our opinion!)
• A home painted 20 years ago causes a potential buyer to wonder what other deferred maintenance may be needed
• Two of the most common inquiries from home buyers are about the date the home was last painted and the quality of the paint used

Canyon Painting hopes this discussion of the value of painting the exterior of your Sedona home prior to putting it on the market is helpful to you. If you’d like to explore this discussion further, talk to the color experts at Canyon Painting. Our staff are professional, courteous, and knowledgeable of the best practices and trends in the painting industry. For a free estimate, call us today at 928-202-8272.

 

Painting a home exterior is a major project! If you’re considering painting your Cottonwood or Verde Valley home, Canyon Painting wants to share these tips about painting your home’s exterior.

The most important considerations in painting the exterior of a home are the steps of preparation, not the painting itself. Here are the steps:

Clean. Painting over a dirty surface will yield terrible results. Clean the surface before starting to paint. Power washing may be necessary to clean off excess dirt and debris. However, power washing cannot replace the potential need for hand scraping. The surface must be free of flaking paint, oils, dirt, and anything else that would prohibit the paint from bonding with the surface. You may need to use a paint scraper, sandpaper, and a stiff brush.

Prep. Make sure that the paint surface is sound. This may require filling holes, cracks, and gouges with exterior epoxy wood filler. Make sure the filler is dry before sanding the area. Rotting or deteriorating wood needs to be replaced.

Prime. Not all surfaces need to be primed, but stucco and bare wood generally should be. Whether or not priming is needed depends upon the type of product your topcoat will be. This is the type of question best answered by a qualified professional.

Canyon Painting wants to help you experience great results when painting the exterior of your Cottonwood or Verde Valley home. If you are ready for a dynamic exterior paint job for your home, talk to the residential painting experts at Canyon Painting by calling 928-202-8272.

How do you find that magic color combination for the interior or exterior of your home? Canyon Painting shares some helpful things to consider when picking the right paint colors for your home in Cottonwood, Camp Verde, and Verde Valley.

For the exterior:

• Follow the regulations. Before painting your decisions, know your community ordinances and regulations. If you hire the experts at Canyon Painting, you’ll be 100% safe from violating any codes!
• Historical accuracy. If you live in an older home, you may want to choose color combinations which have been used historically on homes like yours. The simpler your home, the simpler the color scheme will be. Consider observing some local historical landmarks.
• Jazzing up the past. In some areas, it’s common for homeowners to fly in the face of historical accuracy. Some people paint with modern colors purposely to enhance architectural details. Using bright colors on old architectural designs can produce some dramatic and exciting results. Just make sure your local historic commission approves. Also, it’s a good idea to look at what your neighbors are doing.
• In a more contemporary home. Choose colors that set your house apart but that don’t clash with nearby homes. Look around your neighborhood. What colors are on the homes right next door?

For the interior:

• The right white. The single most popular paint color in the world can also be the most confusing. Almost everyone likes white, but there are so many variations of the hue. Decide if you want a warmer or cooler hue. Most people go with warmer.
• Color perception is influenced by several factors, including the quality of the light around you. The differences between incandescent light or bluer fluorescent light or LED lighting can be profound. Have the professionals at Canyon Painting help you find just the right tones.

Canyon Painting hopes these things to consider when picking the right paint colors for your home in Cottonwood, Camp Verde and Verde Valley are helpful to you. Canyon Painting offers expert interior and exterior painting services. For a free estimate on any kind of painting, call us at 928-202-8272.

How do you find that magic color combination for the interior or exterior of your home? Canyon Painting shares some helpful things to consider when picking the right paint colors for your home in Cottonwood, Camp Verde, and Verde Valley.

For the exterior:

• Follow the regulations. Before painting your decisions, know your community ordinances and regulations. If you hire the experts at Canyon Painting, you’ll be 100% safe from violating any codes!
• Historical accuracy. If you live in an older home, you may want to choose color combinations which have been used historically on homes like yours. The simpler your home, the simpler the color scheme will be. Consider observing some local historical landmarks.
• Jazzing up the past. In some areas, it’s common for homeowners to fly in the face of historical accuracy. Some people paint with modern colors purposely to enhance architectural details. Using bright colors on old architectural designs can produce some dramatic and exciting results. Just make sure your local historic commission approves. Also, it’s a good idea to look at what your neighbors are doing.
• In a more contemporary home. Choose colors that set your house apart but that don’t clash with nearby homes. Look around your neighborhood. What colors are on the homes right next door?

For the interior:

• The right white. The single most popular paint color in the world can also be the most confusing. Almost everyone likes white, but there are so many variations of the hue. Decide if you want a warmer or cooler hue. Most people go with warmer.
• Color perception is influenced by several factors, including the quality of the light around you. The differences between incandescent light or bluer fluorescent light or LED lighting can be profound. Have the professionals at Canyon Painting help you find just the right tones.

Canyon Painting hopes these things to consider when picking the right paint colors for your home in Cottonwood, Camp Verde and Verde Valley are helpful to you. Canyon Painting offers expert interior and exterior painting services. For a free estimate on any kind of painting, call us at 928-202-8272.

Every amateur painter has a slightly different method and preference for getting good results, but pros know all the trade secrets. Canyon Painting shares these pro-tips for painting your Cottonwood, Camp Verde or Verde Valley home.

Buy the Best Supplies
Don’t cheap out on the brushes or paint. Buy a good quality brush with some heft. That $4 plastic bristle brush is going to make your room look like you smeared paint on the wall with a rake and leave the bristles on the wall as a reminder. Buy the most expensive paint you can find, too. Why?  Because it will go on easier, faster and give you the best coverage. And it will last a long time. Who wants to paint again?

Use Tinted Primer
Instead of using white primer, have it tinted to a color that is similar to the finish paint. Tinted primer gives better coverage than plain white primer meaning your finish coat will be more vibrant and probably require fewer coats.

Press Tape Down With a Putty Knife
To avoid the disappointment of having to paint again or scrape off the extra paint when your tape failed to maintain a clean seal, use a putty knife. Apply blue painter’s tape over your wood trim then run a putty knife firmly over the top of the tape to press it down for a really good seal.

Eliminate Brush Marks with a Paint Extender
The pro-secret to a finish that’s free of brush and lap marks is mixing a paint extender (aka paint conditioner) into the paint. A paint extender slows down the paint drying time, giving you more time to overlap freshly-painted areas without leaving behind those ugly lap marks. A paint extender also levels out the paint so brushstrokes are virtually eliminated. Pros use paint extenders for painting drywall, cabinets, woodwork and doors.

If you’ve got an upcoming paint job and want to paint like a pro, now you can. Or better yet, enjoy your leisure time and call a pro instead. Whether you’re painting your Cottonwood, Camp Verde or Verde Valley home or business, call the real paint professionals at Canyon Painting at 928-202-8272.

 

Professional painters might do some extra things for you, but remember that you are paying them to paint: not move obstacles around. Canyon Painting shares tips to make your Sedona painting project go smoothly.

As it is often said, “Time is money!” Consider doing these things yourself before your professional painting company shows up for work:

• Clean your walls. Why would you clean the walls if they are going to be freshly painted? The reason is, paint causes one to notice physical blemishes in a wall, like dust or dirt. In fact, dust and dirt are more visible after painting, because the paint actually sticks these substances to the wall permanently. To clean the walls, just mix a solution of water and a mild detergent and wipe it on the wall with a sponge. Don’t soak. Just get most of the surface stains and dust off. Make sure the walls have time to dry before painting time.
• Designate a space as staging area. Professional painters set up shop in one or two areas that allows them plenty of space to store their supplies. It will be helpful to make room for them to do this.
• Move the furniture. Your painters will likely cover up the furniture with plastic sheets, but you still should make sure it’s not in their way.
• Remove outlet covers and switch plates. Because these things are usually plastic, removing dried paint isn’t always easy. This step is especially important if you have expensive or vintage covers and switch plates.

Canyon Painting hopes these tips will help to make your painting project go smoothly. Call the experts with any questions about painting the interior or exterior of your Sedona home or business. Call us today at 928-202-8272.

 

The garage is, for many people, almost a “second home.” You may spend time there working on your hobby, working on your vehicle, or maybe it’s your “man cave.” Have you considered upgrading to an epoxy floor? Canyon Painting would like to share the benefits of an epoxy floor coating for the garage in your Sedona home.

Looks – Compared to an average concrete garage floor, an epoxy-coating makes the floor bright and attractive. The surface is smooth making it easy to sweep, and cleaning up spills is a breeze.

Cost – Compared to other types of flooring, the cost per square foot for epoxy floors is much easier on the wallet. Since it can be installed directly over concrete, the installation costs are significantly lower than most other flooring types, and demolition of the existing floor is not required.

Durable – Epoxy floors are highly resistant to just about everything – oil, gasoline, bleach, transmission fluid, cleansers and more. This is one of the main reasons they’re popular in garages. Aside from withstanding potential chemical and cleaner spills, epoxy floor coating is also heat and water resistant. An epoxy coatings are also resistant to bacteria and germs.

Long-lasting – Epoxy floors have a longer lifespan than many other floor types. Concrete is the only material that beats it, but concrete needs proper sealing to maintain it. Unlike plain concrete, an epoxy floor offers benefits of anti-fatigue, a huge benefit when you spend lots of time standing at the workbench.

Safe – One of the lesser-known advantages of using epoxy on a garage floor is it enhances visibility inside the garage by reflecting light off the floor. So your garage will be a brighter room to work in.

Do your concrete floors need a little help? Give your garage floor an upgrade with an epoxy floor coating! Canyon Painting knows that preparation is always a key factor. Before a coating is applied, we take time to prepare the surface to get the proper adhesion and ensure the best finish possible. For more information on epoxy floor coatings or for an estimate for home painting in Sedona, call Canyon Painting at 928-202-8272.