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Five Popular Wallpaper Design Choices in Ohio

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Wallpaper? Yes, wallpaper. Ohioans know wallpaper is back – perhaps, never left – and is an excellent way to provide aesthetic interest, personal expression, and richness of color to rooms bestowed with this affordable luxury. Adventuresome, design-oriented Ohio residents have embraced a variety of wallpaper patterns and have incorporated local preferences. These surging styles aspire to bring warmth, personality, and nature into family living spaces. Five popular wallpaper patterns currently favored in Ohio include:​

Nature-Inspired, Botanical Prints

Ohioans have a strong affinity for bringing “The Great Outdoors” inside with wallpaper. Botanical designs – including delicate florals, leafy patterns, and ethereal forest scenes – are popular choices. Botanical patterns create a calming, natural atmosphere within homes – expressing a family’s profound connection to nature. ​

Vintage & Retro Revivals

There’s an “outta sight” resurgence of vintage-inspired wallpapers. Patterns reminiscent of the 1970s – such as bold geometrics, chintzy florals, and checkered designs – are making a comeback. These nostalgic patterns add character, fond colors, and a sense of generational history to interiors. Defying rigid design constraints, these vintage designs and colors also tend to blend well with both traditional and modern decor. Can you dig it? ​

Maximum Impact Murals & Large-Scale Prints

For those with a penchant for bold statements, large-scale murals and panoramic scenes have become increasingly popular. These wallpapers serve as focal points in rooms – transforming milquetoast walls into striking works of art. From abstract landscapes to artistic interpretations of objects, these designs allow homeowners to express their personality. Go big or go home! Or, perhaps, go big in your home… ​

Textured & 3D Wallpapers

For those with a taste for the tactile, textured wallpapers are an excellent choice and noted for their ability to add depth and dimensional interest to rooms. Intriguing options such as grasscloth, embossed patterns, and even wallpapers emulating stone or fabric provide a sophisticated touch – especially in grander, formal areas like dining rooms or intimate, stare-at-the-wall, relaxation spaces like bedrooms. ​

Sustainable, Eco-Friendly Options

With a growing emphasis on sustainability, eco-friendly wallpapers made from recycled materials or using organic inks have become more viable as an option. This choice appeals to environmentally conscious homeowners looking to reduce their ecological footprint without sacrificing style. ​

Wallpaper installation is in our wheelhouse too!

If one of these wallpaper design trends speaks to you, but you’re not comfortable with the patience and precision needed to apply wallpaper, give Trusted Coatings a call or send us an email. We’ll schedule a free estimate for your specific project and get your wallpaper masterpiece up and radiating style in no time. Request A Quote – Trusted Coatings

Six Popular Paint Types in Ohio

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Over the years, we here at Trusted Coatings have worked with a variety of paint brands and types – as directed by our customers’ application requirements, aesthetic aspirations, and budget. While we are not partial to any particular manufacturer or brand, we do want to share some high-level information on the most common types of paints we work with here in Ohio. They include:

Six Popular Paint Types

1. Acrylic Latex Paint – Water-based and widely used for its durability, flexibility, and resistance to cracking and peeling. It’s easy to clean and works well on a variety of surfaces. Acrylic latex paints are the most popular choice for residential exteriors due to their ease of use, quick drying time, and long-lasting performance.

Benefits: durability and flexibility, fast drying time, low volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions and easy cleanup, excellent adhesion and coverage, and mildew & moisture resistance
Drawbacks: requires proper surface preparation, can dry too fast in certain conditions, and is sensitive to extreme heat or cold

Best For: interior walls, exteriors, ceilings, furniture (with topcoat), and areas exposed to moisture
Not Ideal For: high-impact areas, metal without primer, or projects needing a thick, self-leveling finish

2. Vinyl Acrylic Paint – A more affordable water-based option – commonly used for exterior walls and siding. It’s not as durable as 100% acrylic but still offers good adhesion.

Benefits: cost-effective, good for interior walls and ceilings, low VOC and easy cleanup, fast drying time, and good adhesion to drywall & plaster
Drawbacks: less durable than pure acrylic paint, poor moisture resistance, can break down under ultraviolet (UV) rays and extreme weather, and may require more frequent repainting

Best For: interior walls, ceilings, and low-traffic areas like bedrooms and living rooms
Not Ideal For: high-traffic areas, humid spaces, or exterior applications

3. Acrylic Enamel Paint – Known for its hard, durable finish – making it a great option for doors, trim, and other high-traffic areas.

Benefits: high durability and hard finish, leaves a smooth, glossy finish, water & chemical resistance, good adhesion to most surfaces, and fast drying compared to traditional enamel paints
Drawbacks: can be difficult to work with, not as flexible as pure acrylic paint, requires a clear coat for extra durability, and has limited availability on the market in water-based form

Best For: cabinets, furniture, trim, metal, automotive, and areas needing a hard, durable finish
Not Ideal For: walls, ceilings, or flexible surfaces like fabric or soft plastics

4. Acrylic Urethane Paint – A hybrid that combines acrylic and urethane resins for a tough, weather-resistant coating – often used on metal and wood surfaces.

Benefits: extremely durable and long-lasting, excellent chemical & moisture resistance, provides a high gloss, smooth finish, strong adhesion to many surfaces, and fast drying compared to traditional urethane paints
Drawbacks: more expensive than regular acrylic and urethane paint, can be challenging to work with, need to be mindful of safety and Ohio environmental requirements by selecting a water-based version to get lower VOCs, and proper surface preparation is critical

Best For: automotive painting, cabinets, furniture, boats, industrial applications, and areas needing a strong, long-lasting finish
Not Ideal For: interior walls, ceilings, or projects where ease of application is a priority

5. Elastomeric Paint – A high-build coating designed for masonry, stucco, and concrete surfaces – providing excellent waterproofing and crack-bridging capabilities.

Benefits: superior waterproofing & moisture resistance, high flexibility and crack filling capabilities, excellent durability & longevity, and provides thick, high-build coverage
Drawbacks: difficult application requiring expertise, more expensive compared to standard exterior paint, not ideal for all surfaces, and difficult to repaint or remove prior layer

Best For: stucco, masonry, brick, concrete, and surfaces exposed to harsh weather
Not Ideal For: interior walls, standard wood siding, or surfaces that need frequent repainting

6. Epoxy-Based Paint – Used for specialty applications, such as metal and concrete – offering high resistance to moisture and chemicals.

Benefits: extreme durability and impact resistance, high chemical and stain resistance, provides a high gloss, attractive finish, waterproof and mold resistance, and long-lasting with minimal maintenance needs
Drawbacks: complex and time-consuming application, more expensive compared to standard paints, can be slippery when wet (perhaps, inspiring reminiscence of a popular 80s rock album), and difficult to remove or recoat

Best For: garage floors, warehouses, basements, high-traffic areas, and chemical-heavy environments
Not Ideal For: walls, low-traffic areas, or surfaces that require frequent color changes

Ohio Environmental Considerations

While we’re on the subject of viable paint options, Ohio does have some progressive environmental restrictions to consider when selecting paints. Ohio has implemented regulations that restrict certain types of paint – primarily focusing on reducing volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions to protect air quality and public health. Relevant Ohio regulations to be aware of include:

VOC Limits on Paint Thinners and Solvents:
As of July 1, 2023, Ohio prohibits the sale, supply, or manufacture of multi-purpose solvents and paint thinners that exceed 1% aromatic compound content by weight. Products manufactured before this date can be sold until January 1, 2026, provided they comply with specific product dating requirements.
Source: https://codes.ohio.gov/ohio-administrative-code/rule-3745-112-03?utm_source=chatgpt.com

Restrictions on Oil-Based Paints:
Ohio has phased out many oil-based paints due to their high VOC content. While some exceptions existed for primers and industrial coatings, recent regulations have further limited these products.
Source: https://www.contractortalk.com/threads/ohio-to-ban-solvent-paints-etc-by-2024.451430/?utm_source=chatgpt.com

Adoption of OTC Phase IV Model Rule:
Ohio adopted the Ozone Transport Commission (OTC) Phase IV Model Rule, setting new VOC limits for various consumer products. These limits became effective for products manufactured on or after July 1, 2023 (with certain categories, like disinfectants and sanitizers, effective July 1, 2024).
Source: https://www.issa.com/articles/update-on-voc-regulations/?utm_source=chatgpt.com

Despite our subject being about wet paint, this blog may be a bit of a dry read – but we hope it’s informative when considering paint types for your home or business. Please let us know if you have more specific paint questions or want to hear more about Trusted Coatings’ years of experience working with various compounds. Thanks for reading!

What’s Better Than Chocolates & Roses?

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Not much,

For Sweetness and Beauty are tough to beat,

Yet, hiring a professional painter’s touch,

May profess Love more than any ol’ standard treat.

 

Now hear us out,

We’re suggesting something caring and practical,

Painted rooms, wallpapered hallways, kitchens with clout,

A fast, experienced Central Ohio team to finish punch lists both long and tactical.

 

For Valentine’s, share your Love and Care,

Give something long-lasting, for your whole family to enjoy,

Trusted Coatings could complete your “Honey Do” projects with flair,

After agreeing to a quote, we will quickly deploy.

 

Yes – chocolates & roses are always thoughtful and sweet,

But paint lasts way longer and protects more,

Plus, we deliver reasonable pricing and quality workmanship – packaged nice ‘n’ neat,

Whatever you decide to give, we hope it runs up your Valentine’s score!

What are the Top 10 Family-Oriented Indoor Activities during Winter?

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As Central Ohio weather turns colder and less conducive to painting exteriors, Trusted Coatings was wondering…what does the average American family do to entertain themselves when freezing rain, ice, and snow become too uncomfortable to work & play outside?

We asked the popular artificial intelligence (AI) assistant, ChatGPT, to answer: What are the ten most popular indoor activities based on hours spent for U.S. families during the winter months?

Top 10 Indoor Family Activities During Winter

Here are the Top 10 human indoor family activities (according to non-human, ChatGPT):

  1. Watching TV, Movies, or Streaming Content
    • Average Time: 2–4 hours per session
    • Families spend considerable time watching movies, binge-watching shows, or enjoying sports games together.
  1. Playing Video Games
    • Average Time: 1–3 hours per session
    • Video games, including multiplayer and family-friendly options, keep kids and adults entertained for hours.
  1. Board Games and Card Games
    • Average Time: 2–3 hours per session
    • Game nights often extend into long sessions of Monopoly, Scrabble, or newer cooperative games like Pandemic.
  1. Indoor Workouts or Sports
    • Average Time: 1–2 hours per session
    • Families visit gyms, engage in yoga, or dance workouts, or play indoor sports like basketball and badminton.
  1. Cooking or Baking
    • Average Time: 1–3 hours per session
    • Preparing meals, baking cookies, or cooking family recipes can take up an entire afternoon.
  1. Reading or Storytime
    • Average Time: 1–2 hours per session
    • Families may read independently or enjoy bedtime stories and audiobooks for extended periods.
  1. Visiting Museums or Indoor Attractions
    • Average Time: 2–4 hours per visit
    • A trip to a museum, aquarium, or science center often takes up half a day or more.
  1. Crafting and DIY Projects
    • Average Time: 2–3 hours per session
    • Activities like creating decorations, painting, or building models keep families engaged for hours.
  1. Socializing or Hosting Gatherings
    • Average Time: 2–4 hours per gathering
    • Families host or attend indoor gatherings with friends and relatives for games, meals, or conversation.
  1. Indoor Water Parks or Play Centers
    • Average Time: 3–5 hours per visit
    • Visits to water parks or trampoline parks often last half a day, making them a time-intensive outing.

Timing Your House Beautification

According to the dry, business-like logic of ChatGPT’s Generative Pre-Trained Transformer (GPT) architecture: These activities provide warmth, comfort, and family bonding during the colder months, with many designed to keep everyone engaged for hours at a time. (Sounds reasonable and a compelling assessment to us – even if it’s from the digital workings of a large language model with no prior experience of warmth and comfort.)

Notice a trend here? Most families spend over 70% of winter hours within the confines of home. So, this leads us to assert that colder, darker, shorter days of winter spent inside with family and friends will be that much more enjoyable when the home interior is up to your discerning standards. Winter is an excellent time to get interior painting, kitchen cabinet refinishing, and upgraded floor coverings professionally done by Trusted Coatings.

The tricky puzzle will get your family’s undivided attention when we paint all the interior walls in a lovely hue you’ve always wanted. Cooking with guests will be a joy when Trusted Coatings has stained the cabinets in that warm, enriching tone you’ve had on your “vision board” for years. And your family can invite friends and guest pets over with conviction knowing we’ve protected, refreshed, and refinished the floors. Let us help your family finish all those nagging interior projects that are distracting you from concentrating on the movie or keeping you from confidently inviting friends over for a nice dinner together at home. Please give us a call or request a TC quote

And if there are any gym owners, museum curators, or play center moguls reading this blog, we can most certainly help make your commercial interiors fresh and inviting for all winter-weary guests, too. (Good answer, by the way, ChatGPT.) Wishing your family and you good times during frigid winter days!

How Much Does It Cost to Power Wash a House in Ohio?

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As a homeowner, you typically want to keep your house in the best condition that you can for a number of reasons. Those reasons can include:

  • For your own happiness
  • For overall curb appeal
  • For maintenance purposes to help extend the life of your home
  • For any future plans to sell your house
  • To ensure that rental properties remain clean

Maintaining your home does not have to be a massive headache either. Enlisting residential power washing services near Columbus, Ohio from professional power washers can cut back on the work that you have to do and is an easy way to ensure that your home is kept in tip-top shape.

How Much Does It Cost to Power Wash a House?

For homeowners looking to enlist residential power washing services, the first question is usually going to be what the cost to power wash a house will be.

And while we cannot give you a specific range of pricing for power washing services, as pricing will differ based on the estimate for each home, we can walk you through the different factors that may go into the cost of power washing services.

When it comes to the overall cost to power wash a house, there are going to be a few different factors that a service provider like our team here at Trusted Coatings will take into consideration when providing an estimate.

Service providers will need an idea of what parts of the residential property you want to have power washed. You can have individual parts, or the entire house as a whole do. The different areas that a service provider might be able to power wash include:

  • A house’s siding
  • The driveway
  • A deck or patio
  • Fences
  • Gutters
  • Windows
  • Roofs
  • The house as a whole (including exterior areas like the driveway and deck)

Factors Considered in Power Washing Estimates

When Trusted Coatings goes to provide you with an estimate on power washing services, there are a few more factors to consider than just the areas of the house that need service. Other factors that may be taken into consideration include:

  • The overall size of the house, deck, or patio
  • The height of the house
  • The kind of material that needs to be cleaned (For example, is your house made of wood, concrete, sided with vinyl, brick, etc.?)
  • Outside details like the landscaping of your home
  • How much mildew, mold, or other materials are covering the surface

These factors are great to consider including in your estimate request when you call or reach out via the contact form because it helps us to understand the exact power washing services you need!

So the overall cost to power washes a house and the additional outside areas you might have like a patio or deck will vary.

But with a better understanding of the factors that all go into the cost estimate for power washing, you can reach out to Trusted Coatings with the knowledge that we are trained and experienced professionals who will handle the job with care.

Trusted Coatings Residential Power Washing Services Near Columbus, Ohio

When it comes to providing residential power washing services near Columbus, Ohio, you don’t need to look any further than Trusted Coatings! With over 25+ years of experience in providing painting, staining, and power washing services to customers in Columbus and the surrounding areas, we have become the go-to providers of residential power washing.

With our client satisfaction as a guiding vision behind Trusted Coatings, our residential power washing services near Columbus, Ohio are conducted by an experienced team that delivers high-quality work across the board.

Request a quote today from us to get a better understanding of the cost to power washes your house!

 

What Color to Paint Interior Doors and Trim?

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As a homeowner or business owner, you might find yourself looking to refresh the interior of your building at some point by painting the doors and trim. This raises the question of what color to paint your interior doors and trim! Before having an interior painting company get started on redoing the paint for your doors and trim, having an idea of the colors you would like to see can go a long way!

So, let’s take a short look at ideas on what color to paint your interior doors and trim.

Best Paint for Interior Doors and Trim

Greys

When it comes to the best paint for interior doors and trim, grey can be a great midway point between staying a bit traditional and wanting something that does stand out more so than white doors and trim would. White tends to be a go-to color for interior doors and trim, but grey can be an excellent compromise if you want to get a little outside of the box.

As you consider different shades of grey for your doors and trim, keep in mind that you can use more than one shade between the doors and trim as well.

Blues

Yet another option for the best paint for interior doors and trim comes in the form of blue shades. Again, stepping a bit out of the traditional color palette for interior accent colors, blue paint can serve as a fun pop of color while still maintaining a neutral touch as well.

Blue paint covers a spectrum of shades that range from very vibrant to more subdued. Blue was also a trending paint color of 2021, making it an especially popular option! Some shades to consider for the best paint for doors and trim include:

  • Light blue
  • Cyan
  • Cornflower
  • French blue
  • Vintage blue
  • Teal
  • Oxford blue

White

White is a very classic color option for interior doors and trim. It is quite standard to see white doors and trims in homes and businesses, but there are still ways to make the white stand out. You can use white as a trim or interior door color and pair it with another paint color to highlight the accent color.

And there are a number of variations to white paint as well including:

  • Neutral whites
  • Cool whites
  • Warm whites
  • Off whites

Bright Shades

Uninterested in sticking with more neutral colors such as white, grey, and browns? Then the best paint for doors and trim for you might be a bright shade of paint. Choosing to go with a bright color can bring a unique touch to your home or business and gives you a wide range of colors to choose from.

Bright shades of paint that you might choose can include any tones of the following colors:

  • Purple
  • Pink
  • Red
  • Yellow
  • Blue
  • Orange
  • Green and so on!

Keep in mind that if you are still unsure of the best paint for interior doors and trim for your home or business, a painting company like Trusted Coatings will offer color consultations. This can be a great way to speak with an experienced painter who can help guide your vision to the best paint for doors and trim.

Questions on the Best Paint for Interior Doors? Get In Touch!

Now with a few ideas on what color to paint interior doors and trim in your home or business, you might still have more specific questions tied to the best paint for doors and trim! Speaking with an experienced painting and coating company is an excellent next step in your painting journey.

Trusted Coatings has over 25 years of experience in the business and our experienced team is more than capable of helping you figure out the best paint for doors and trim for your project! You can reach out online or call us at 800-273-6156 to learn more about how we can help get started on your painting needs.

Can You Paint Cabinets Without Sanding?

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As a homeowner, you might occasionally want to see a refresh to the space around you. This might result in you pushing furniture around your living room for 2 hours to try and see if a rearrangement can change up the space or giving serious consideration to completely repainting the cabinets in your kitchen.

For homeowners that might have questions related to the painting process, we have the answers right here for you. As cabinet painters in Columbus Ohio, Trusted Coatings has over 25 years of experience in the painting business. So, we are going to take a quick look at the answer to the pressing question: can you paint cabinets without sanding?

Can You Paint Cabinets Without Sanding?

The short answer to “can you paint cabinets without sanding” is yes and no. It depends on the situation.

If your cabinets are only going to be changed from one painted color to another or if the cabinets are completely unfinished, then you can go about painting them without doing any sanding. The same can be said if the cabinets are mostly smooth to the touch.

If your cabinets are damaged in any way, have peeling paint, or have glossy, shiny surfaces, sanding is going to be highly recommended.

Painting without sanding does not completely skip any prep work though either. A lot of homeowners who undertake DIY cabinet painting will still need to do some serious cleaning to their cabinets before getting started with painting. Using soap and water is an excellent way to clean up cabinet doors in your kitchen, bathroom, or elsewhere in your home.

Other prep work might include:

  • Removing the cabinet doors and drawer fronts
  • Cleaning out the cabinets themselves
  • Using de-glosser for any shiny or glossy finishes on the cabinets

Cabinet Painters in Columbus, Ohio

But a fantastic alternative to DIY-ing your own cabinets is to work with experienced cabinet painters in Columbus, Ohio. Refinishing cabinets is an excellent way to bring new life back to your home, whether you are tired of the wear and tear or you want to see a new stain when you enter a room.

Cabinet painters in Columbus, Ohio from Trusted Coatings are available to help guide you through the process! Our interior painting services take into consideration each customer’s unique situation. Depending on the exact needs, scope, and size of your project, our services will usually entail:

  • A full consultation and inspection of the cabinetry design and material by our cabinet painters in Columbus, Ohio
  • The removal of all cabinet doors and hardware (including pulls, knobs, latches, locks, etc.)
  • Complete cleaning of all of the cabinets to ensure a clean surface to work on
  • Prep work that includes sanding, primer, sealer, and the application of filler as needed
  • Two coats of high quality, low odor paint will be applied

So, while we have looked at if you can paint cabinets without sanding, we definitely recommend working with cabinet painters in Columbus, Ohio to ensure the best final result possible!

Work with Trusted Coatings for A High-Quality Finish

The question of “can you paint cabinets without sanding” is certainly an important one. Now that you know that in certain cases you can technically paint cabinets without sanding, you can consider reaching out to cabinet painters in Columbus, Ohio to help bring a new look to the cabinets in your home. At Trusted Coatings, we have a painting process that results in a high-quality finish.

Our job is not over until you, as the customer, are completely satisfied with the finished paint job. So reach out to our cabinet painters in Columbus, Ohio today online or at 800-273-6156 to learn how we can help you refresh your old cabinets or complete the look you are going for in your new home.

How Often Do You Have to Paint a Tenant Apartment?

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When it comes to tenant apartment painting in Ohio, you might be asking yourself the question “how often do you have to paint a tenant apartment”. The interior paint in your rental property serves as both practical protection and an aesthetic touch to the tenant apartments you have in or on your properties.

As a landlord, there are going to be a number of questions tied to the maintenance and overall upkeep of tenant apartments that you will come across. To make it a bit easier on you in regard to tenant apartment painting in Ohio, we have put together this short guide so you can think through painting.

How Often Do You Have to Paint a Tenant Apartment?

To answer the question of “how often do you have to paint a tenant apartment”, we want to take a look at a few different things first. Things like the length of time a tenant has lived in an apartment, laws local to you, and market value can factor into how often you have to paint a tenant apartment.

Local Laws

First off, be sure to check out any local laws that may apply to you as a rental property owner. These may come in at the city or county level. There are not many state laws that tie to how often a landlord needs to paint a rental property.

But there may be city or county ordinances in place that requires landlords to repaint rental properties every certain number of years.

Length of a Tenant’s Stay

Consider how long you have had a tenant renting. If you have a long-term tenant that has been living in your property for a number of years, repainting with a company like Trusted Coatings that does tenant apartment painting in Ohio can go a long way to keeping your tenant happy and your property in top condition.

With a long-term tenant, you may only need to repaint every 4 to 5 years.

If you have a shorter turnover in tenants, take into consideration any general wear and tear that might occur.

Market Value

In our guide to answer “how often do you have to paint a tenant apartment”, you certainly are not surprised that we bring up market value. As a rental property owner, the market value of your property is going to be an ongoing concern.

In between tenants can be a good time to consider tenant apartment painting in Ohio. If you are looking to draw in a new tenant, a fresh coat of interior paint can certainly make a large difference when potential tenants are looking at your rental properties.

The Average Amount of Time

The paint in a rental apartment or home typically faces more wear and tear than that of paint in a private home. Between having different tenants living in a rental, moving in and out, and the potential scratches and scrapes that come with everyday life, the paint puts up with quite a bit.

If you have a regular turnover of tenants every year or so, we think you can expect to repaint every 3-4 years, provided that you can do the color match touch-ups between each tenet from wall hangings & wear in the high traffic areas. If you have long-term tenants, it can be 4-5 years or more before you need to consider tenant apartment painting in Ohio.

Each property and tenant may differ based on these averages.

Work with Trusted Coatings for Tenant Apartment Painting in Ohio

Now that you have a guide to reference when you need to answer your question of “how often do you have to paint a tenant apartment”, consider working with Trusted Coatings! If you think you are coming up on the time to repaint your rental property, contact us online today.

We can help you determine the right paint to help protect and refresh your rental properties with our tenant apartment painting in Ohio.

When is the Best Time to Paint Exterior of House?

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We all know that new paint can change the look and feel of a house, both inside and outside. When it comes to exterior painting in Columbus, Ohio though, you may find yourself asking the question of when the best time to paint house exteriors might be. And while you might want to factor in things such as big life events and your own schedule, the time of year can have a big impact on when to paint the exterior of a house.

Below, we will take you through some of the best times to paint house exteriors. While you can paint the inside of your home at any point in the year, the exterior of your home requires specific conditions.

The Best Time to Paint House Exteriors

Avoid the Rain, General Damp Conditions, and Snow

When you are looking to get exterior painting in Columbus, Ohio completed on your home, it is going to be best to avoid any kind of rain, snow, or damp conditions. When the paint is being applied to the exterior of your home, the final result is going to look the best when applied during warmer weather.

So the spring and winter months, which often have heavy thunderstorms and snowfall, are not the ideal time periods to have the exterior painting in Columbus, Ohio do.

And it can be important to remember that even if the outside of your home does not actually feel damp upon touching it, it can still hold moisture inside. Inclement weather, like a rainstorm, or even just the dew that can form overnight can still be beneath the surface.

Take Temperature Fluctuations into Consideration

Another factor in finding the best time to paint house exteriors is considering the temperature. Exterior painting in Columbus, Ohio is going to be completed best when temperatures are not fluctuating drastically on a given day.

Paint will not dry very well when temperatures might be going from 95F down to 65F all in one day. So parts of the year such as summer, late spring, and early fall where temperatures tend to be more consistent than usual can be a factor in when to get the exterior painting completed.

If you are still unsure of the best time to paint house exteriors, you can always speak to the painting company, like Trusted Coatings, that you are looking to work with for your exterior painting in Columbus, Ohio.

The Ideal Time for Exterior Painting in Columbus, Ohio

Summer is going to typically be the best time to paint house exteriors. The weather is going to generally be warmer and drier than the rest of the year. Rain can certainly differ during any given year, but it does tend to be less during the summer.

Extreme heat, much like extremely wet weather, is best to be avoided as well. But by working with an experienced painting company like Trusted Coatings can ensure that your home is painted during the best time for exterior painting.

With the warm season typically lasting from May to September in Columbus, Ohio, summer is going to be an ideal time for exterior painting.

Get in Touch with Trusted Coatings

Since you now have a good understanding of the best time to paint house exteriors, it is important to work with an experienced painting company. Trusted Coatings has been providing painting services in Columbus, Ohio for over 25 years. With experience in preparation services, custom mural work, and a painting process that is not complete until the customer is fully satisfied, Trusted Coatings is here for you and your exterior painting in Columbus, Ohio.

If you need further help to decide the best time to paint house exteriors, you can contact us online or call us at 800-273-6156 today.

What living room colors are trending in 2021?

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Color trends are something that changes across the industry each year. Publications and paint companies are some of the best ways to find out what the 2021 paint color trends will be in general and for specific areas of the home. New color trends can help guide you to choosing the next color for the different spaces in your home and give you an idea of what can bring a fresh touch.

With the trending colors for living rooms in 2021 out in the world, we have gone ahead and pulled together several of the top colors for you to check out in this short and simple list.

We are going to dig into the living room color trends of 2021 below. Hopefully, you will find the inspiration for your next paint choice.

Trending Colors for Living Rooms 2021

Get Natural with Greens

Different shades of green are making their way onto the list of trending colors for living rooms in 2021. Green paint shades can range from more neutral colors like sage green to darker, more jewel-inspired tones like bluish-green. Depending on the kind of green you prefer, a lighter or darker green might be the way to go for your living room! Read also: Home Interior and Exterior Design Ideas

Green shades can bring a natural feel to a living room, especially shades like moss green.

Basic Neutrals

Neutral colors remain a popular choice! So, it’s not surprising that living room color trends of 2021 include neutral colors such as:

  • Grey
  • White
  • Beige
  • Brown

Neutral paint colors are an easy way to help a smaller space feel larger, and they tend to reflect light (both from lighting fixtures and windows). Neutral colors like white or grey can bring an instant sense of calm into space.

Popping Paint Combos

If a basic neutral palette is not really your speed, no worries. Another of the 2021 paint color trends we have been seeing is that of paint combinations. Paint combinations work to combine two colors in a living room for a cohesive look.

A paint combination can incorporate neutral paint shades to offset brighter colors, but there is an endless number of paint combos. Some paint combinations that we are seeing as living room color trends in 2021 include:

  • Red and beige
  • Blue and white
  • Lilac and purple
  • Grey and orange
  • Yellow and grey
  • Rose and fuchsia

Blush Tones

Also making their way onto the trending colors for living rooms in 2021 are blush tones. Blush tones range from lavenders, creams, to pinks. If you are in search of a softer color but want to steer clear of white, a blush tone might be the way to go.

Millennial pink was a massive trend back in 2017, so it is not entirely surprising that blush tones have stuck around as they have!

Blue Tones

Blue is the last color on our list of 2021 paint color trends. The great thing about the blue tones that we are seeing this year is how varied they are. The blue tones that those in the painting industry have landed on for trending colors for living rooms in 2021 cover a wide basis from teal to vintage blue.

Vintage blues tend to be mixed with greens and grays for a softer look while teals make for a brighter pop of color in a living room.

Work With Trusted Coatings for Your 2021 Paint Color Trends

Now that you have a pretty good idea of some of the trending colors for living rooms in 2021, consider working with Trusted Coatings for all your painting and coating needs. With over 25 years of experience in the painting business, Trusted Coatings has experience from preparation services to custom artistry for both residential and commercial spaces.

Contact us online or call us at 800-273-6156 to learn more about how we can help you get started on a living room refresh!

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