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There’s a reason why the phrase “paint the town” means to go out and enjoy yourself. Painting is a creative experience, a way to renew and rejuvenate your environment; And there’s an art to that creativity. When it comes to painting a house’s exterior, JD Painting & Decorating in has mastered that art.

Serving the Lihue and Wailuku, HI areas, JD Painting & Decorating wants you to know that there are many things to consider when you’re painting your home. Knowing these things beforehand can help alleviate any stress or uncertainty during the painting process, especially if you're in the middle of a renovation.

  • Use quality paint. There are things in life that it’s okay to skimp on. The quality of paint you use when you’re painting your home is not one of them. You want to find a paint that won’t fade easily and will offer maximum coverage.
  • Types of paint. In addition to using a good quality paint, you also want to consider the type of paint you use. New paint technologies allow for greater paint options and expanded types of paint. When choosing a paint for your home, consider the environment you live in. The elements can wreak havoc on paint, so knowing the type of paint to use will eliminate headaches later.
  • Primer. This may go along with the type of paint, but it’s always been a good rule to apply a coat of primer. This lessens the amount of paint coats you’ll need to apply later, which is not only cost efficient but time efficient as well. Most modern paints combine both the paint and primer into one, but it can be more expensive. Do your homework to find out which option is best for you.
  • Top to bottom. Painting from top to bottom—and not side to side—helps you work in tandem with gravity and not against it. Again, this is time efficient and will help keep the coat even without serious mistakes later on.
  • Cleanliness. You need to prep the surface and ensure that it is clean before you paint. A dirty, rough surface, or even rotting wood, will not hold paint. And you’ll have wasted money and time.

If you want an easy time of painting your home, it’s best to make sure you are fully prepped, including having all your materials and coverings before you dig in and paint the town—or in this case, the house!

JD Painting & Decorating understands that sometimes a fresh coat of paint can literally brighten your life and your home. And in their 27 years of being in business, they have mastered the perfect finish. If you’re looking to have your home painted, inside or out, consider calling JD Painting & Decorating's Lihue office at (808) 632-2160 or the Wailuku office at (808) 242-9731, to eliminate the stress of doing it yourself.

Visit their website to get more information on exterior painting or indoor painting, or to view their portfolio, so you can get your home painted, with the perfect finish. 

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