{"id":1996,"date":"2023-07-17T21:32:07","date_gmt":"2023-07-18T01:32:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/certapro.com\/fredericksburg\/?post_type=community&p=1996"},"modified":"2024-02-02T00:36:48","modified_gmt":"2024-02-02T05:36:48","slug":"painting-fredericksburg-home-need-to-know","status":"publish","type":"community","link":"https:\/\/certapro.com\/fredericksburg\/community\/painting-fredericksburg-home-need-to-know\/","title":{"rendered":"Painting Your Fredericksburg Home: What you Need to Know"},"content":{"rendered":"

Exterior paint jobs are big jobs, there\u2019s no denying it. Even a Fredericksburg home that needs a lot of work can look immensely better with a fresh coat of paint. You\u2019ll love your newfound curb appeal if you can get through the task at hand. Here are our local painter’s<\/a> exterior painting tips and tricks to make sure you get the best result every time.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Cover Surrounding<\/span><\/h2>\n

Once things are clean and repaired, you\u2019ll want to make sure to cover any areas that you do not want paint on. Paint can be messy, especially when you\u2019re applying to large surfaces such as the exterior of your home. Be sure to cover any electrical outlets, plants, and air conditioners. You\u2019ll want to lock these covers down with tape, too. If you\u2019re painting your home interior, don\u2019t forget about the ceiling! Light fixtures and fans should be properly covered or put away before the painting process begins.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Know When It’s Time to Replace<\/span><\/h2>\n

While it is always best to take care of any issues as soon as you notice them, we know this can\u2019t always be the case. If any part of your home exterior is damaged to a point that it needs to be replaced, don\u2019t worry! There are professionals out there that can take care of this for you in no time. The best companies will also provide a warranty with their work, so you don\u2019t have to worry about repairing any issues for three to seven years!<\/span><\/p>\n

Use the Right Color<\/span><\/h2>\n

The color of paint for your exterior painting project can drastically change the feel of a building, for better or for worse. We recommend reading up on color psychology<\/a> and how colors can affect your mood. In the right place, colors can make buildings feel bigger; in the wrong places, it can make it feel smaller. This is something a professional color consultant or painting expert can answer for you.<\/span><\/p>\n

Get Started on Painting Your Fredericksburg Home<\/span><\/h1>\n

As you can see, there are a lot of moving parts to get the best exterior painting finish possible. That is why we recommend working with experts who know all of the tips and tricks of house painting. CertaPro Painters\u00ae of Fredericksburg, VA have painted homes across the Fredericksburg area, interior and exterior. To get started on your project, call us at 540-898-2400<\/a> or fill out our free, no-obligation estimate form<\/a>.. We look forward to working with you!<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Exterior paint jobs are big jobs, there\u2019s no denying it. Even a Fredericksburg home that needs a lot of work can look immensely better with a fresh coat of paint. You\u2019ll love your newfound curb appeal if you can get through the task at hand. Here are our local painter’s exterior painting tips and tricksRead the full article <\/em><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":67,"featured_media":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","template":"","format":"standard","categories":[1],"tags":[230,232,231],"class_list":["post-1996","community","type-community","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-painting","tag-home-painting","tag-residential-painting","tag-taq"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/certapro.com\/fredericksburg\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/community\/1996","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/certapro.com\/fredericksburg\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/community"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/certapro.com\/fredericksburg\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/community"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/certapro.com\/fredericksburg\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/67"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/certapro.com\/fredericksburg\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1996"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/certapro.com\/fredericksburg\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/community\/1996\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/certapro.com\/fredericksburg\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1996"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/certapro.com\/fredericksburg\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1996"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/certapro.com\/fredericksburg\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1996"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}