Do you use scoring devices to help remove the wallpaper?

We don’t use scoring devices. The concept behind them is that they will allow more water or wallpaper remover chemical to get to the adhesive. The problem is they create thousands of little holes in the sheetrock that require a skim coat on the sheetrock. If both layers of wallpaper do come off the wall without a scoring device then you can move right on to applying the new texture.

To read more about wallpaper removal, check out this Washington Post article we found.

We have narrowed the Paint Patrol Contest down to five nominees and now its time to do your part. Please vote for one of the nominees to win free exterior painting for their home. Voting for the top five finalists begins today and will go until Friday, August 20. You will be able to vote once a day for a nominee, but can have friends and family vote as well. Vote for the deserving family that you think should win at our Paint Patrol Voting page.

Thank you from DFW Painting and 94.9 KLTY for everyone that entered the contest and congratulations to the top five finalists. Happy Voting!

We solicited several quotes before deciding to go with DFW Painting. The price was reasonable and we were confident that they would match our existing colors–thanks to Michele–and do a professional job. A team showed up on time and immediately set about taping off and covering the things that weren’t supposed to be painted. We have several doors and stepped ceilings that required extra attention, plus we had accent walls on two of the rooms. They made short work of cutting in and painting everything. All of the lines where the paint met the ceiling or another color, as well as around each window, were straight. They were very professional and courteous; they also took the time to ensure there weren’t any missed spots and had everything cleaned up in record time. My wife and I were beyond pleased and will recommend DFW Painting to our friends and use them again when needed. A++ to our friends at DFW Painting!

Rob
Azle, TX

Tomorrow is the last day that people will be able to enter our Paint Patrol Contest. Please nominate yourself or someone you know that is in need of exterior painting from their home. After Wednesday, we will narrow it down to 5 finalists and then will open it up to the public to vote for who they think should win the free exterior painting. Get your last entries in today or tomorrow for your chance to win!

Good Luck!

Hello Ken,

I wanted to say thanks again for your willingness to assist us and the great customer service. Hector did a great job and we appreciate his time in completing the work. The Open House went well and we had some good traffic showing interest too. The highest complements were on the painting and how neat and clean the house was.

Again thanks for your support.

Robert and Angie
Garland, TX

Taken from American Painting Contractor, July 2010. “Prime Investment” by Debbie Zimmer

If you purchase a top-quality 100 percent acrylic latex interior paint, you probably won’t need to spend time applying a primer to the wall surface. That’s because many of these paints act as both primer and paint.

However, in some circumstances, it may still be advisable to invest in a specialty primer as a first coat.

Specially formulated stain-blocking primers are made to protect the new coat of paint from “bleed through” of staining matter such as embedded dirt, grease, ink or crayon marks, rust, or smoke residue. If the walls are messy or marred even after cleaning them, you might want to consider applying this type of primer as a failsafe before you paint.

Another specialty primer that is useful in special circumstances is a “vapor barrier” primer. These undercoats are often applied in kitchens, bathrooms, laundry rooms and other areas that tend to be damp and humid. Their purpose is to minimize the passage of moisture of exterior paint. Vapor barrier primers also help maintain a comfortable level of indoor humidity in colder months.

Remember that all latex coatings – primers or paints – are much lower in odor than oil-based finishes, making them far more pleasant to work with and to live with indoors. Plus they are much kinder to the environment.

We had a great experience with DFW painting. Everything from the price quote to the clean-up was professional! Very trustworthy. First rate job inside and out.

Leona
Grandview, TX

We were very pleased with the quality of work we received. The house looks wonderful. They did a wonderful job with the prep work to protect our furnishings and wood floors and mouldings. We were very pleased and recommend using them. We had a few places we noticed that needed extra coverage the next day and they were right back out to complete the job. Thank You.

Sherrie
Grand Prairie, TX

Taken from American Painting Contractor, July 2010. Written by: Debbie Zimmer, PQI’s Paint & Color Expert

Blue-Chip Paint
While interior painting allows you to scrimp on the remodeling budget, one place you don’t want to scrimp is on the quality of paint you use. True, the best quality paints will cost a few dollars more per gallon, but they’ll typically provide many more years of superior performance.

Compared to ordinary paints, top-quality 100 percent acrylic latex interior paints are much easier to work with. They go on easier, resist spattering and tend not to show brush marks.

These paints also have better “hiding” characteristics, which is especially important when painting over a darker color. That capability, and the single-coat paint-and-primer performance you’ll get with these paints will save you the time and money that would otherwise be needed to apply a second coat.

Top-quality 100 percent acrylic latex interior paints also are tougher and more durable than ordinary paints, which your customers will appreciate in high-traffic locations or in any location where there are little ones around. These paints resist fading, yellowing and staining, and even if they do get spotted or stained, discoloration can often be washed off without damaging the finish.

DFW Painting is our “preferred painting contractor” and has been for several years now. They are always professional and prompt and do an outstanding job every time.

Elizabeth, Commercial Painting Customer
Plano, TX