Almost everyone is tempted to pour left-over paint down the drain or sewer and then toss the empty paint can into the trash. We at The Paint Doctor ask, however, that you don’t do that. Improper paint disposal can be environmentally hazardous, harm plant and animal life, and may even pollute drinking water. Besides, throwing [...]
When The Paint Doctor finishes painting, our job isn’t done. We clean the room we painted, move the furniture back into place, label the cans of left over paint, and, most importantly, educate The Paint Doctor customers about how to properly store the remaining paint. After all, that left over paint can be key to [...]
To some, graffiti is an ephemeral art form that conveys social and political messages, boasts million dollar price tags at some avant garde art galleries, while others view it as, plain and simple, vandalism. We at the Paint Doctor won’t debate the merits and legality of the ‘artwork,’ but we do offer a solution for [...]
Here is the last of our entries about the 2010 Symphony Showhouse. In the intimate foyer, which was designed by Christy Dillard and Dillard Design Group, LLC, a combination of antiques and contemporary pieces gave a nod to the past while creating an "of the moment" vibe. Powerful architectural features included black-and-white marble floors [...]
This Wonderland Kids Craft Suite, designed by Margaret L. Norcott, Allied ASID Milieu Design Group, Inc, is a dream come true for children, especially those who love to create and have fun. Margaret created zones within the space for almost everything imaginable: a kid sized puppet show nook; open spaces for interactive play; mirrors for [...]
Here are some photographs of a Young Lady’s Room that was designed by Maria McLaurin Nutt of McLaurin Interiors. Before picking up any paint brushes, The Paint Doctor crew spent hours repairing a wall severely damaged by the removal of a canvas mural that had been in the room. Maria then asked the [...]