Blog for Painting Professionals

Here at Richmond Painting, we definitely think that painting behind your fridge and your light switches is very important, both for cosmetic reasons and to protect your walls. The purpose of painting the walls is not only to make them aesthetically pleasing, but the paint also creates a barrier to moisture and it also shields heat and humidity....

HOW TO CLEAN A PAINT ROLLER If it’s a latex-based paint, there is an easy way to do it without making a huge mess. You will need a garbage can and a water hose. First, you will want to place the handle over the rim of the garbage can so the roller is hanging down inside of the garbage can. Next, spray water from the hose on the edge of the roller...

HOW TO HIRE A PAINTER Here at Richmond Painting, we know that the process of finding the right painter for a job is not an easy task, but it is an important one. A bad paint job can have many short-term and long-term consequences. Here is a list of things to consider to ensure that you hire the right contractor for the job. Do your homework....

HOW TO REMOVE RESIDENTIAL WALLPAPER Before you start to remove any wallpaper, you will want to prepare the room for removal first because this will likely be a messy job. First, you want to remove any pictures, furniture, and everything else you can from the room. You should also unscrew any fixtures like electrical outlet covers and grates. Be...

WHERE CAN I THROW MY OLD PAINT AWAY? We all know about those old paint cans that were saved long ago… the ones that were to be used for “touch-ups”. Now they sit on the basement shelves, dust-covered and adorned with cobwebs. You probably told yourself more than once, “I gotta get rid of this someday.” Well, today’s the day, and here’s how: Paint...