You want to paint a room inside your home or there is an exterior paint job that needs to be done, or, perhaps you have already finished your paint job and there are a few problems that need to be tackled. For example, mildew can emerge on the surface of paint as dark brown, black, or gray spots.

The best thing to do is use several drops of regular bleach and test the area for mildew. If the bleach vanishes, more than likely the tarnished spots are mildew. The mildew can be taken away by watering down regular bleach with three components of water and one component of bleach. Rinse over the spot completely. Afterwards, to guard against mildew, utilize a specially selected latex paint or call for an Atlanta cleaning service. They can finish the job for you or suggest other workable tips.

If you want to attempt to paint the exterior of your home, it is not mandatory to pay an expensive team of professionals. With a few easy steps and the right utensils, an excellent DIY job is right around the corner. Before you begin your exterior painting job, put away as many objects as possible to reduce clutter.

Here are a few more tips to help you get started:

Using a paintbrush
If you are going to use a paintbrush for the exterior of your home, dip a small section of the bristles into the paint and hit it gently alongside the interior of the can. Do not lug the brush alongside the top of the can; you might end up without enough paint on your brush.

Using a roller
Utilizing a roller is the best time saver; however, you will need a brush to tackle corners and trims. Rollers work exceptionally well with absorbent surfaces such as stucco. Perfect for flat surfaces, rollers will

not catch those tiny spots and will sometimes leave a surplus on the boundaries of external corners. Painting trim
The final part of your painting project should be the trim. Saving the trim for last is best because the major part of the paint job will be finished, and the trimming is somewhat like the “icing on the cake.”

If you have any doubts about the pick-up after your project contact an Atlanta exterior painting service to finish the job for you. What type of interior or exterior painting tips have you tried that worked?

Archie Deese

Archie Deese

Archie has made service, quality, and knowledge the hallmarks of The Paint Doctor since he started the company in Atlanta over 15 years ago. The company has grown every year, in up and down markets. No matter the scope of project, The Paint Doctor has become the painting contractor interior designers and decorators, commercial contractors, major construction firms, government agencies, and residential clients who value the excellent craftsmanship and service The Paint Doctor provides.
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