So, why do rooms with windows cost more to paint??? Do you remember cutting shapes from construction paper when you were a child? Circles and triangles were easy to manage. Stars were a little more tricky; there were so many things you had to cut around, being careful not to nip off the star points. […]
When it comes to interior paint, choosing the right colors is uber important. The colors you use throughout the house should reflect the mood you want to promote in each room. In the bedroom, it’s particularly important to maintain a sense of peacefulness, especially if you’re someone who has difficulty relaxing or sleeping. Promoting Restfulness […]
Does this sound like you? You’ve been itching to paint a room in your house. You glance with longing at the paint swatches in your local hardware store. You even visualize new wall hangings and furniture organization…but you still haven’t booked your local painters. Something is standing in the way. That thing is your drywall. […]
Getting excited about your upcoming interior painting project? There’s nothing better than visualizing your colors, finishes, and the layout of the room afterwards. When it comes to interior painting, you want everything to be just right! But as you pick out swatches and mull over your color options, have you stopped to think about long-term […]
While we’ve made our livelihood by painting houses around Chicago, IL and our painters are skilled and fast, we understand that some of you out there are DIYers. We respect that, so here are some of the little tips we found to make things easier as you paint your house yourself. Interior Painting Tips and […]
Here at Jalapeno Paint Werx, we are known as a light-hearted bunch (as residential painting contractors go!). When it comes to removing wallpaper, however, even our smiles start to dim, settling into something like grim determination, or may be determined optimism. Whichever it is, we would like to share some tips on how to remove […]
We definitely recommend staining over painting. Outdoor fences suffer from the constant attack of rot, insects, wear, and tear. The benefit of an oil stain instead of acrylic paints is that a stain will begin to fade and get lighter, while a paint will begin to crack, crumble and peel, requiring almost instant attention. Your […]
Let’s face it: pets and interior painting just don’t get along. Kind of like, well, cats and dogs. Unless you have an extremely talented pet with a great sense of taste (and opposable thumbs), they tend to get in the way of a smooth project. And, beyond inconvenience, you don’t ever want to risk your […]
We recently completed a commercial interior painting job in a local warehouse. Although it may not be a flashy paint job, painting warehouses and other commercial spaces is a crucial part of building maintenance. A properly maintained building reflects the property manager’s commitment to keeping their space up to industry standards. Did you know that […]
We’ve all felt it. Once the holiday decorations come down, and the winter descends in full swing, the drab colors of winter can consume us. How can we make this time of year more bearable? Add some warm color to your walls! What is a warm color? Before we tell you where to paint the […]