08 Sep

Home Renovation: What Is Tempera Paint And How Is It Removed

By April Talley

Home Renovations Portland OR

The painting to the temple is an ancient type of dye to the water that was widely used as coating walls and ceilings because when it dried, stiffen, or shrank as it cooled, which also gave him the ability to fill small cracks and holes while providing a clean surface.

To obtain this kind of paint, plaster, chalk, or lime was used as a pigment, and as a binder, a special glue was used (usually glue obtained from the processing of rabbit skin), and it was presented in powder or the past, so it had to be mixed with water for application.

The paint hardening massively applied in buildings until the beginning of the twentieth century, when employment began to decline due to the emergence of commercial paints easier to produce, such as vinyl and acrylics.

However, this did not mean the total disappearance of this type of pigment, mainly thanks to the fact that it continues to be an economically accessible product, even though its general characteristics are notably inferior to modern paints.

The paint hardening is easily identified. It is soft to the touch and has a layer of powder that comes off just bypassing your hand over it.

Hot Water And Steam, Useful For Removing Tempera Paint

One of the most common methods to remove this type of coating is to scrub the surfaces with hot water. A steaming machine to remove the wallpaper can also be a good resource for removing that type of paint, although the best way to do this is to soften the material and scrape it off.

To achieve this, an effective technique is to cover the surface with glue or wallpaper adhesive until it can no longer absorb any more. The brush is passed over the paste for half an hour, and the last applied layer is allowed to remain wet for about ten minutes. A new coat is then added and allowed to act for another ten minutes, and then the material is removed with a normal paint scraper.

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In this way, it will be seen how the tempera paint comes out without difficulty since it has stuck to the paste that is scraped off.

One method of repainting or decorating the walls and ceilings without removing all tempera paint is applying a quality commercial sealer. It will be necessary to wash the entire surface with hot water to remove all of the dust and lose paint chips.

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07 Sep

Renovate Your Home: Interior Paint Colors That Are Trending

By April Talley

House Painters Portland OR

The first months of the year are synonymous with renewal, change, and of course, this also happens in decoration, always the following fashion. Have you thought about giving your home a modern touch and you don’t know how? Today we propose … painting the walls! Keep reading!

Klein Blue and Oceanside Blue

Indicated especially for large rooms such as the living room, both shades of blue are perfectly combined with white furniture, which will bring light and soften the environment. Silver details, thus achieving a sophisticated and elegant result.

Tip: also, try adding small details in a dark wood; you will give your living room personality and warmth.

Bluish-green

Painters Portland believes it is another of the interior colors of this 2020, and, as in the previous case, it evokes the sea. We suggest using it in a room, combined with whites and light wood tones. To finish giving it a personal touch, you can include in the decoration another of the must of the season: the cane. Mirrors, frames, or the head of the bed itself can be the details that make the difference.

Tip: If you prefer to paint the walls in lighter tones, use the most powerful in the details: cushions, decorative accessories, or furniture such as an armchair.

Purples and violets

Although a priori seems very daring, it can be the perfect choice for a more childish room or for a teenager, in which a more youthful air is sought, without being strident. One option is to combine the lighter tones with another of the colors of the year, peach, which will provide warmth and energy; If not, try painting a wall in dark purple and play with the more pastel range and with gray, in this way it will not be so saturated and you can always add notes of color with the decoration. Of course, the furniture make it white!

Tip: add some detail in green, such as plants or candles: it is a color that perfectly complements the purple.…

06 Sep

Why Carry Out A Comprehensive Reform In My Home?

By April Talley

Home Improvements Portland OR

On many occasions, we dedicate ourselves to reforming and fixing what is spoiling in our home.

We are usually very afraid of this type of reform since they are large-scale and a large investment. However, carrying out a comprehensive reform of your home has many advantages, which makes it a great idea, especially for the summer.

For what reasons is it good to carry out a comprehensive reform of your home?

When you come to consider a comprehensive reform, it is because something in your home does not work well or does not meet your needs. There are several important reasons to carry out a comprehensive reform to your home; let’s see them.

New needs 

It is likely to be the most compelling reason. With time, the inhabitants of the house and their needs change. This can cause new things to be needed in the house that you don’t have, such as a room for future children, another bathroom, a bigger kitchen …

These types of modifications are changes that need to be carried out within a project of this style. Carrying out these changes will make the house gain in functionality and comfort for the inhabitants.

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Maintenance, rehabilitation, and security

Over the years, the materials with which a home is built wear out, making the rehabilitation of facades, walls, ceilings necessary … This type of renovation provides a facelift to the house. It ends with the lack of security produced by external agents such as humidity, heat leaks, peeling paint, possible pests, etc.

Modernity

Surely you do not live in the house of your dreams and, besides, it may be an old house. Comprehensive reform will allow us to have the home you have always dreamed of and, also, in the latest fashion.

Better energy efficiency

In a Portland house, a series of monthly expenses accumulate, among which energy costs stand out. During this confinement, we have realized that if we use our house “at full speed,” our energy bills skyrocket.

Sometimes, the fact that your home spends a lot on monthly energy bills is due to insulation problems, the age of the electrical or air conditioning systems …

When we carry out a comprehensive reform, we can adapt all the changes to increase our home’s energy efficiency. When energy efficiency increases, there is a decrease in energy consumption and a reduction in bills.

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