Wednesday, November 25, 2009

Testimonial

This was not our first experience with RiverKing, though it had been a few years since you last painted for us. I'm glad to say that the quality of the work has not diminished during the years. David and the others were very professional (and patient with our color selection process and fume concerns). The offices look great and the job was completed quickly. You lived up to the promise to make us look good and we are 100% satisfied.

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Friday, November 20, 2009

How to Paint Wood Paneling

Preparation Is Key

If you're tired of the wood paneling in your home, you might want to consider painting it. While painting paneling isn't hard to do, proper preparation is important to allow the paint to adhere well.

Clean Paneling

Start by wiping the paneling clean with a damp rag to remove any dust or dirt. If grease or other problem stains are present, remove them using an appropriate cleaner, then wipe with a clean, damp rag.

Fill Nail Holes

Putty any nail holes or other imperfections with spackling compound. Allow to dry, then sand the spackling flush with the surface.

Sand Paneling

Sand the paneling with 100 grit sandpaper using a pole sander, sanding block, or orbital sander. This will take the sheen off the finish, which will allow the paint to adhere to it better. Don't get carried away and sand the surface down to the bare wood -- just enough to rough up the existing finish.

Sand Trim

Lightly hand sand the wood trim, such as baseboards and door and window facings, to allow the paint to adhere to it. Once everything has been sanded, go over the walls and trim with a clean, damp cloth to remove any sanding dust.

Caulk Cracks

Apply caulk to any cracks and gaps where the paneling meets the baseboard or around doors and windows. Allow the caulking to dry thoroughly before painting.

Protect the Surrounding Areas

Cover the floor with drop cloths, and mask any areas you wish to protect with painter's tape.

Choose a Roller Cover

Use a roller with a medium nap to paint the paneling. It should have a long enough nap to fill the vertical grooves in the paneling, but short enough to leave a smooth surface.

Paint Paneling

Prime the paneling with a latex, stain-blocking primer. To improve the hiding ability over the dark wood, tint the primer with colorant so it is similar to the finished paint. Once the primer has dried, topcoat it with two coats of latex wall paint.

Paint Trim

Prime the trim with a primer. Topcoat the trim using either oil or latex enamel as desired.

A Modern Look

While painting over paneling takes a bit of extra preparation, the end result looks great. And it involves much less work than tearing it out and replacing the room with drywall.

Thursday, November 12, 2009

Planning

By Sherwin Williams
A fresh coat of paint is the most inexpensive way to "remodel" a room. Thanks to our high quality coatings and applicators, even first-time painters can achieve professional-quality results.
We're here to help you through this process with easy-to-follow tips and online project planning tools that answer common questions on how to paint.
And, with more than 3,000 neighborhood Sherwin-Williams stores across the nation, it's easy to get the paints you want and the friendly expert advice you appreciate.

Choosing the Right Paint
The type of paint you'll use depends on how the room to be painted will be used and the type of finish you want. Interior paint is specifically formulated to provide:
· Scrubbability and stain resistance
· Good hiding ability
· Good coverage
· Spatter resistance
· Easy touch-up
Latex or Oil?Interior house paints are either latex- or oil/alkyd-based. Today, most oil-based paints are made with synthetic resins (alkyds), which perform better than paints based on natural oils. Each has different characteristics and uses. Your neighborhood Sherwin-Williams paint expert can provide advice about which paint is right for your project.
Latex - Get the longest-lasting finish with the best gloss retention. Sherwin-Williams latex paints are easy to work with, dry quickly and are extremely durable. Latex paints clean up easily with soap and water.
Oil / Alkyd - Good adhesion, excellent durability and stain resistance make Sherwin-Williams oil/alkyd-based paints excellent choices for trim in high-traffic rooms, such as kitchens and bathrooms. Clean paint tools with mineral spirits.

Matching Paint to Surfaces


Choosing the right paint for the surface will help ensure that you achieve a quality paint job that will last.
Ceilings - Use specially formulated flat ceiling paint (such as Classic 99® or StylePerfect®). The flat finish hides irregularities and lap marks. Ceiling paint rolls on with minimal spatter and won't yellow over time.
Woodwork - Use either latex or oil/alkyd paint. Always prime bare wood. Easy-to-clean semi-gloss finishes are first choice, but when wear-and-tear is modest, flat or satin finishes are fine selections.
Walls - Because it's easy to work with, latex paint is an excellent choice for do-it-yourself projects. Latex paints can be applied over properly primed drywall, wood or masonry.
Metal - Use either latex or oil/alkyd paint on properly primed iron or steel. You can apply latex directly on aluminum and galvanized metal. However, these metals need to be properly primed if you're using oil/alkyd-based paint.
Masonry - For cement, concrete block and brick surfaces, acrylic latex wall paint designed for masonry surfaces is an excellent choice.
Floors - Use high-gloss acrylic floor enamels to stand up to abrasion, traffic and heavy scrubbing.


Selecting a Finish


From flat to gloss, both latex and oil/alkyd paints offer a full range of finishes. The sheen you choose is based on the final look and wearability you want to achieve.
Flat - Its matte appearance softens a room and helps hide surface blemishes, making walls look smooth. This finish, which cleans easily with a damp sponge, is ideal for:
· Adult bedrooms
· Dining rooms
· Formal living rooms
· Ceilings
Satin - With its slight gloss, this finish offers the benefits of a flat finish with added cleanability. It works best for high-traffic areas such as:
· Halls
· Woodwork
· Children's bedrooms
· Family rooms
Semi-Gloss - This lustrous, durable finish is perfect for areas that get cleaned frequently, such as:
· Kitchens
· Bathrooms
· Utility area
· Closet doors
· Trim
Gloss - This extremely hard and shiny finish provides a rich, smooth luster and is excellent for:
· Wood trim
· Cabinets
· Doors
· Furniture

Tuesday, November 10, 2009

Hiring a Contractor or Designer

Knowledge is key in finding the best contractor or designer.

Locating the Best
Your first step in a remodeling project is to decide which trades belong on your team. An architect will develop a design, refer you to contractor, and oversee construction to make sure the plans are followed. Contractors and their crews make the plans happen by tearing out old components, moving and upgrading plumbing and electrical systems, and completing the new construction. Certified kitchen or bath designers flesh out the rough plan draw by the architect, or they can design the kitchen or bathroom. Interior designers have a variety of roles from drafting layouts, to helping make decisions about which projects are most important, to picking products.
Finding the Right Pro
When looking to hire a builder, be sure to do your homework: check references, visit job sites and past projects, and spend time talking about your needs.
Kitchen and Bath Perfection
If you're looking to renovate or update your kitchen or bathroom, a design or remodeling pro can help. Look for a professional with National Kitchen and Bath Association certification. A NKBA certified designer has mastered rigorous instruction in room layout, storage planning, cabinet installation, plumbing, and lighting.
Finding the Funds
What's the best way to pay for an addition or remodeling project? If you don't have the cash, taking out a home equity loan or home equity line of credit are popular options. A home equity loan, or second mortgage, is a fixed-rate, fixed-term loan based on the equity of your home. It's paid back in monthly installments. A home equity line of credit is a form of revolving credit, similar to credit cards, for which your home acts as collateral. Once you've set up a line of credit, you can access these funds whenever you want.
Whole-House Networking
Chances are, your family room is also a multimedia room, with TV, stereo, DVD, gaming system, and computer. Remodeling is the perfect time to update the room's wiring to meet these equipment needs.
Legal Limits
Before your build your deck, porch, or addition, avoid disappointment by making sure your project meets zoning laws and setback requirements.
Safety First
Short and well-trimmed hedges, well-maintained windows, and strong locks help keep your family and possessions safe from unwanted intruders.
Gardening with the Pros
Lush landscapes take work. If you want help creating or maintaining your lawn or garden, check out the variety of professionals available. Landscape architects have gone to school for landscape architecture and work with engineers to plan a landscape design. Landscape designers provide homeowners with ideas, create a budget, and design a plan for a budget that can be phased in over time. Horticulturists provide consultations on which plants do well in your particular soil and climate.
Dollar Stretchers
Wondering how the changes you make will affect your home's resale value? Minor and minor kitchen remodels, bathroom additions, master suite additions, attic bedroom conversion, siding replacement, and whole-house window replacement generally have the good returns on investment.

Thursday, November 5, 2009

Testimonial

Dear Sir / Madam:

We are very pleased with the painting work that your company recently completed at our home. The supervisor on the job was David, and he and the rest of the crew did an excellent job. The quality is first-rate and the job was completed as scheduled. The crew was very professional and worked to make sure that we were happy with every aspect of the work. We would recommend RiverKing to anyone of our friends and would certainly use your company again for any of our painting needs.

Sincerely,

David and Joan

Testimonial

To whom it may concern;

We would just like to let you know that today we had your guys from RiverKing here to do a paint job for us. What exceptional young men they were and did a wonderful job on our house. Not only did they do an incredible paint job, but they left our home immaculate. These two young men were pleasant, personable, warm and above all very respectable. They were a pleasure to have here and we believe they are both true assets to your company. We would recommend them highly to our friends and family who live here in Tallahassee. It truly has been a pleasure doing business with River King Painting and if these young men are any indication of the type of painters you have working for you, your company will exist at the top of the construction “food chain” for many years to come. Thanks again for sending them.

Very truly yours,

The Flanagan’s

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Tuesday, November 3, 2009

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