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Православни икониHow to Choose a Paint Color to Improve Your Mood, by Marygrace Murphy. Taken from moneypit.com.

It’s a lot less expensive to do interior painting than see a psychologist, but amazingly, the benefits can be the same. Studies show that certain interior paint colors can actually reduce stress and put us in a better mood.

“Repainting is a low-cost way to greatly enhance the appearance of a home,” says Debbie Zimmer, spokesperson for the Paint Quality Institute. “And new paint colors can actually have a positive psychological effect.”

Certain colors have been shown to evoke specific feelings and emotions. Knowing this ahead of time allows you to make the best color choices.

The tone, or brightness, of a color should always be factored into color choice. Brighter tones invigorate, while those that are muted (“toned down”) tend to be more relaxing.

If your life is very stressful, you might want to repaint the rooms where you rest and relax – the family room and bedroom, for example – in a pale blue or soft green. Studies show that these colors can be very calming. If you want to create an environment that is soothing but still warm and cozy, use a color like taupe or brown.

If, on the other hand, you want to inject some energy into your surroundings, consider using yellow paint. Like splashes of sunshine, yellow walls can lift your spirits and brighten your outlook.

Apricot, cinnamon, and tangerine are also energizing colors. But be careful with reds and burgundies: These colors can literally increase heartbeat and arouse passion. Not good for the room where you pay your bills!

A do-it-yourselfer can repaint almost any room for well under $100. And that’s using the best quality paint, something that Zimmer strongly advocates.

“Top quality 100% acrylic latex paints cost more than ordinary paint, but they offer the best value,” she says. “They last longer and continue to look fresh over time.”

So if you’re feeling blue, think about repainting your walls. It will cost very little, but will likely give a big lift to your mood!

Have you heard of IdeaPaint before? Well if you haven’t, you are missing out. Idea paint is a very cool, creative paint for work, home, school or any place that you can imagine. It is described on the company’s website as, “a single-coat, roller-applied paint that turns any smooth surface into a high-performance dry-erase writing surface. IdeaPaint creates dynamic environments within corporate, educational and home settings.” In other words, the paint is actually like a whiteboard, in which you can write on and simply wipe off when you’re done or have filled up the space. It’s great for anywhere you could imagine, to jot down ideas, draw, do schoolwork, or simply be creative! The best part about it is that anything you don’t want on the wall can be gone in an instant with the swipe of your finger.

As a painting company, we love creative paints like this that are so simple to apply and have a lasting result. With this paint, you can create a coloring book in your child’s bedroom, have meetings at work with everyone jotting down their ideas on the walls, or even create a classroom where everyone can solve problems on all four walls. Even better, if you no longer want a “whiteboard” as your walls, all you have to do is simply paint over it to give yourself a new fresh look.

IdeaPaint is described as “the most flexible, durable and cost-effective dry-erase solution on the market. It can be applied to any smooth surface, outperforms and outlasts the leading dry-erase options and works better with all brands of dry-erase markers.” IdeaPaint is also formaldehyde-free which means it does not produce any harmful gases once dry as.

Idea Paint is available in CRE-8 and IdeaPaint™ HOME. CRE-8 is a water-borne paint and is available in 8 colors. IdeaPaint™ HOME is ideal for small & medium sized areas anywhere in your home. They have kits available that cover 6 sq. ft. and 20 sq. ft. of surface. These kits are useful to create message boards on your wall, on your fridge, on top of a desk, on a bedroom door, inside a playhouse, or on small areas of bedroom or playroom walls. All you have to do is use your imagination!

At DFW Painting we are more than happy to transform your business, school or home into a more creative space with IdeaPaint. To get started on the estimate process, please fill out our painting free estimate form.

Hi Michele,
I just wanted to say thanks again, Adrian did a wonderful job again in our office, so I will continue to use you guys for all my painting needs. I spoke with Rod and told him that I was very happy for the entire house paint project, so please let the owner know that I am very pleased as well and I will always use DFW PAINTING.

HAPPY CUSTOMER

Mario,
Plano, TX

Very pleased with the work. I found DFW Painting through a Groupon purchase. Prices very reasonable, even before the above discount. Work was awesome. I will use them again, and I have already referred two people to them, and its only been one day since the work was completed.

Shelly,
Allen, TX

Dear Valerie,

I wanted to share my complete amazement with you about what an outstanding job Andrew, Augustin and the crew did in regards to my recent paint job.

From start to completion ALL were extremely professional, on-time, courteous, and detail oriented.

The interior of my house looks amazingt, better than I could have ever hoped for.

I understand Augustin and his crew are new to your company, and I say “Congratulations” for having this group of men representing you and your company. I know they will continue to show great work in jobs going forward.

I never once felt uncomfortable with them working in my house, and this is critical. The paint job was my responsibility, and I had to be here without my husband during the work hours. On top of that, Augustin was so enthusiastic about the job, no matter how high the walls, or how long the hours, he always had a smile on his face, and this made me feel like I was in very good, honest, and capable hands.

Andrew was a great manager for the project and checked in often on site, which I truly appreciated. He also was always available by phone if I needed him.

I hope to use your company again in the future when the time is appropriate to consider exterior painting.

Thank you also to Valerie for being super efficient and pleasant, and being able to manage my painting needs and time line perfectly.

My very best, in gratitude,
Allison
Fort Worth, TX

Hello Valerie,

Now that our painting is complete, I wanted to drop you a quick note in regards to the high quality of Andrew’s customer service. He made the process a breeze and was more than accommodating during the job. He really is a five-star rep for DFW Painting.

Thank you,
James
Plano, TX

Painted 4 rooms, plus trim in kitchen and restained bath cabinets. Andrew, Omar and Rodolfo were extremely professional. The painters did an excellent job repainting our rooms. Had one hitch when the tape they used left residue on our wood floors. However, they found a solution and the results were great. Found them on Groupon but would definitely use again even without the coupon. Highly recommend.

Clay
Arlington, TX

And thank you for the service. A pleasure to work with DFW Painting. Definitely recommend it to others.

Claire
Mansfield, TX

Taken from American Painting Contractor, May 2011 issue. By: Debbie Zimmer, PQI’s Paint and Color Expert

When time and money are in short supply, it’s hard for many consumers to think about big remodeling projects. But with a little imagination, you can quickly make big changes in the appearance of a potential customer’s home interior or exterior. Here are five ideas to promote simple “remodeling with paint,” either as a standalone project or in conjunction with a larger paint project.

Idea #1: Paint an accent wall. Instead of painting an entire room, offer the concept of painting just one wall in a different color. A so-called accent wall can add visual interest to any space and create an opportunity to introduce another hue into the color scheme.

Idea #2: Paint the area above (or below) a chair rail. If your client’s home is blessed with chair rails, think about repainting just the wall area above or below the rail. The natural break created by the trim provides a convenient boundary for the new paint color.

Idea #3: Paint just the interior windows and trim. Another option is to stick with the wall color, but paint windows, molding and trim. This can produce dramatic change in almost any room, but especially in those where the walls are painted in a neutral color like beige or off-white.

Idea #4: Paint the front door. Ask any Realtor and he or she will tell you that the front entrance is what creates the first impression about a home. By adding a fresh coat of paint to the door, you can ensure that first impression will be favorable. (Note to those who are selling a home: Repainting the front door may be the best investment ever made.)

Idea #5: Paint just a few exterior architectural details. Even if your customer doesn’t need to paint the home’s exterior for maintenance reasons, you might want to suggest they consider painting a few architectural details for appearance’s sake. Shutters are one possibility. If the home has some ornamental fretwork, flaunt it by painting the trim in a strong color that contrasts with the color of the exterior walls.

The team did a great job meeting our carpentry and painting needs. They showed up on time, completed the job in a day and took pride in their work. Nice job! I will definitely use them again and recommend this company.

Dodie
Southlake, TX