Carlos' Painting & Decorating
Germantown, MD 20874 301-948-1748
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Should You Hire a Painter or Do It Yourself?
A good painting contractor will produce better results than most DIYers—and finish faster. But because they don't have to pay for their own labor, lots of homeowners grab rollers and brushes. Here are several points to consider before taking the painting plunge.
How to Pick Paint
Interior and exterior paints come in thousands of shades and a range of finishes, from flat to high gloss. Here’s what to know before you purchase a single can.
Tips on Painting a Room
Repainting is the easiest, most cost-effective way to redo a room’s décor. Before you grab a brush and roller, here are some tips on how to paint like a pro.
Exterior Painting Tips
Repainting is more than redecoration. Modern paints are formulated to withstand severe swings in temperature and resist fading, shrinking, cracking, and peeling. But you’ll get good results only if the job is done well. Here are some tips.
How to Find a Painting Pro
Unlike other trades, you don’t need special training or a truck full of tools to paint one room or an entire house. But who does the painting can have a dramatic effect on how well the job is done—and how much you’ll pay for it.
Protecting Your Family from Lead Paint Exposure
In 1978 the federal government banned the use of lead-based paint in homes after long-term studies showed that lead causes severe health problems. Millions of homes still contain this potential toxin. If it’s in good condition, lead-based paint probably isn’t a hazard, but scraping and sanding changes that.
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