Painting in Chattanooga Since 1983

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Scott Martin Hello , I worked for Dowlen Construction painting for over 25 years and as a trim carpenter for around 5 years. I studied mechanical engineering and business at Chattanooga State. I enjoy photography, hiking and camping with my wife and wood working. I am married and we live in the city of Red Bank even though our mailing address is Hixson. I have attended Oakwood Baptist Church in Chattanooga since 2004 with my wife. We were married there in 2006.

When testing out paint colors do not paint them on the walls!

Posted by Scott Martin on Saturday, April 16, 2016 Under: Painting Tips

When testing out a new paint color for a room in your home please do not paint them directly on the wall. Instead use a paintable sheet made just for testing sample colors. They come with instructions.
They are low tack peel and stick and easily removable and replaceable on other walls around your house to see what  the  the color will look like elsewhere. You really don't want big test spots on your wall for several reasons.
  1. They can be hard to get the final color to cover.
  2. You could leave brush marks that will need to be sanded smooth. Why make more work than needed. 
  3. You may have to wait awhile before you can paint and you don't want your room to look like a mess.
 

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When testing out paint colors do not paint them on the walls!

Posted by Scott Martin on Saturday, April 16, 2016 Under: Painting Tips

When testing out a new paint color for a room in your home please do not paint them directly on the wall. Instead use a paintable sheet made just for testing sample colors. They come with instructions.
They are low tack peel and stick and easily removable and replaceable on other walls around your house to see what  the  the color will look like elsewhere. You really don't want big test spots on your wall for several reasons.
  1. They can be hard to get the final color to cover.
  2. You could leave brush marks that will need to be sanded smooth. Why make more work than needed. 
  3. You may have to wait awhile before you can paint and you don't want your room to look like a mess.
 

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