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A Few Things To Consider When Picking An Accent Wall Color

12/30/2019

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An accent wall – a wall painted a different color than the other walls of the room – is an easy and effective way to not only liven up the space but also (depending on the color you choose) to fool the eye into seeing the room as a different size than it is. When it comes to choosing the right wall to highlight as an accent wall and the best color to paint it, helps to consider the room’s exposure, along with basic color theory. Here are some great tips and advice to help you decide which wall to accentuate in your bedroom, and the best color to paint it.

Below are a few perspectives on accent walls:

Warm Color Theory - Warm colors (orange, yellow and red) tend to pull the wall towards the eye, which makes a space appear smaller.

Cool Color Theory - Cool colors (green, blue and purple) tend to pull the wall away from the eye, which makes a small bedroom appear larger.

Find a Wall that Stands Out
The best accent wall is the wall that stands out in the bedroom.  It's the wall you are drawn to when you enter the room.  Most often, this will be the wall at the head of your bed.

Thinking of adding an accent wall?  We would love to help.  RB Painting Company has served Charlottesville for almost 20 years and we would love to help you pick out colors that best accent your existing walls.

-Roberto Becerra
​Owner, RB Paint Company

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3 Benefits to Interior Painting

12/23/2019

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​3 Benefits To Interior Painting

1.) PERSONALIZE YOUR SPACE
When you purchase a home, it has already been painted in accordance with somebody else’s sense of style. You can personalize your home to suit your own tastes.

2.) EASY HOME MAKEOVER
Oftentimes, homeowners dream of being able to completely renovate their homes. Popular TV shows about home renovations often inspire homeowners to seek out ways to improve their own homes. Luckily, having your home interior professionally repainted is an easy and cost-effective way to make your space feel completely different and new without having to actually endure the cost and difficulty of a full home renovation.

3.) CLEAN AND PROTECT YOUR WALLS
Most homeowners do not often think about cleaning their walls. If your walls have been sitting for months or years without being even wiped down, you may be surprised at how much dirt and grime has subtly accumulated on your walls.

If you are looking for a professional, high-quality Charlottesville painter to handle your interior painting needs, contact our expert team at RB Paint Company!
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Winter Painting Guidelines in Charlottesville, Virginia

12/16/2019

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The calendar may say December, but our crews are still completing exterior (and interior of course) projects in and around Charlottesville. We wanted to take a minute to send out some guidelines for painting outside over the winter months as customers throughout Charlottesville and Central Virginia typically ask us:

Make sure the paint is actually rated for 35˚F temperature. Many common house paints and stains are still restricted for use in temperatures of 50˚F and warmer.

Know your products. ...

Use the correct tools. ...

Work midday. ...

Follow the sun.

As always if you have questions, comments or concerns, please don't not hesitate to contact us!

-Roberto Becerra
Owner, RB Painting Company
Serving Charlottesville since 2004

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Most Common Reasons Paint Cracks

12/8/2019

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The Most Common Reasons Why Paint May Crack

Cracking is not something that many people equate with paint. However, cracking paint is a common problem, and can be caused for numerous reasons. If you have paint that is cracking in your home and you are wondering why, or you are getting ready to paint your home and want to prevent cracking paint, you may want to learn more about the common reasons why paint may crack. Here are some of those reasons.

Improper Preparation
Taking the time to prepare your surface for painting is important. It helps to ensure that the paint will stick and helps to prevent cracking paint. Properly preparing your surface for painting may include properly cleaning the surface, sanding down the surface, stripping away peeling or damaged paint, filling in dings and dents, and priming the surface.

Too Little or Too Much Paint
Preparing the surface for paint is important, but using the right amount of paint on your surface is equally as important. Using too little or too much paint can cause your paint to crack fairly early on. The best technique is to use thin, even layers of paint on your surface. Add layers of paint to the surface to get the perfect finish for your surface without using too little or too much paint.


Cheap or Low-Quality Paint
For some people, price plays a key role in which paint they choose. But cheaper is not always better. Cheap or low-quality paint may have a shorter lifespan and may crack or peel easier and faster than quality paint. Research the reputation of paint brands to help you select a quality paint for your project.

Low Adhesion
Paint that does not adhere to your surface properly can peel or crack. The most common reasons why paint may not adhere is because the surface was not properly prepped, painting conditions may not have been ideal because it was too cold or humid, or the wrong type of paint for the surface was used.

Not Waiting for Paint to Dry Before Reapplying
Anytime you are layering paint; you need to ensure the first layer is completely dry. If you fail to do so, you may cause your paint to crack.

Aging Paint
Finally, as your paint ages, it may begin to crack. This indicates the paint is at the end of its lifespan and needs to be replaced.

Do you have paint that is already cracking in your home? Or do you want to ensure that paint in your home does not crack in the future? At RB Painting Company we can help you with all of your home painting needs, and work hard to ensure your paint does not crack. Complete our online form and we will be in touch with you to schedule a free in-home estimate for all of your home’s painting needs.
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Address:  1859 Seminole Trail
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​               Charlottesville, VA 22901

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