May, 2014

How to Choose a Professional Colorado House Painter

How to Choose a Professional Colorado House Painter

How to Choose the Right Colorado House Painter? When picking a Colorado house painter, remember first off not to accept the lowest bid. A lower bid might come from a contractor who is cutting corners either with their materials or labor. In the painting industry, contractors can water down paint or skip necessary preparation, which […]

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How to Cut a Straight Line While Painting

How to Cut a Straight Line While Painting

How to Cut a Straight Line While Painting: It’s easier than it sounds. A perfectly straight line of paint where your wall meets your ceiling. Maybe you have tried countless times with blue painters tape or maybe you have invested in ceiling paint. We thing there is a better way. We took a few moments […]

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Denver Home Painter Talks Customer Service

Denver Home Painter Talks Customer Service

Peak Pro Painting Talks Customer Service. Don’t you hate when you call a big company and after waiting for 5-10 minutes to talk to someone about their service or product. That can get under your skin but their is nothing worse then after pleading your case the representative on the other line responds with the […]

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Choosing the Right Interior Primer for Your Project

Choosing the Right Interior Primer for Your Project

Choosing the Right Interior Primer for Your Project Interior latex primers can provide reduced odor and off-gassing and may be preferred over oil primers, depending on the surface and susceptibility to odor. Drywall Primer: These are actually “sealers” that encase bare drywall and give the top finish coat a smooth surface and uniform finish. Latex […]

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How To Powerwash A House

How To Powerwash A House

How to Powerwash a House It is important to keep your paint job well maintained.Simply power washing once a year can add life to your house. As the leading Denver home painters we wanted to provide a few tips to properly power wash your home. Step One: Ensure Your Home is Properly Sealed First, make […]

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Spraying vs Brushing Paint: Which is Better?

Spraying vs Brushing Paint: Which is Better?

Spraying vs Brushing Paint: Which is Better? If you spend any amount of time in the painting industry, you’ll hear some surprisingly strong opinions on this topic. These are the main three myths we’ve come up against: #1: “Spraying makes paint look cloudy.” False. This can be attributed entirely to user error. Sometimes when spraying, […]

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Do You Tip a House Painter?

Do You Tip a House Painter?

Do You Tip A House Painter? What is Appropriate and What to Consider Why might I tip a waitress? Perhaps she was timely and attentive and brightened my day a little with her cheerful demeanor. What about a mover? If I noticed that he took the time reinforce the tape on the bottom of my […]

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How to Paint Safely on a Ladder

How to Paint Safely on a Ladder

How Using a Pothook Will Help You Paint Safer from a Ladder Few painting projects can be completed comfortably within arm’s reach. Unfortunately, while a ladder will certainly solve that problem, it will usually create several more. For example, if you’re planning on painting from a ladder without one of these, think again. Consider your […]

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How to Prepare a Roller For Painting

How to Prepare a Roller For Painting

Three Essential Steps to Prepare A Roller For Painting A roller can be an indispensable tool for any painter. Used correctly, they provide a smooth, even finish while allowing you to work quickly with few pauses to reload paint. Step One: De-Fuzz Your New Roller You should always start by de-fuzzing your new roller nap. […]

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How Does Paint Primer Work?

How Does Paint Primer Work?

Primer: What it Will Do, What it Won’t Do, and How to Get the Most Benefit From It Primer is a vital tool that you can use to help your painting project go more smoothly. However, there are many misconceptions surrounding how it works that may cause you to expect irrational benefits or use it […]

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