05 May 2022

What Is Scaffolding and How Do I Use It?

Scaffolding refers to a ladder-like tool that allows persons, like painters, to access surfaces unreachable from the floor. Scaffolding has four points of contact with the floor, compared to only two, such as with a ladder. This makes scaffolding considerably more stable than a ladder while providing a larger standing surface. Today, we will brieflyRead the full article

What Are the Pros and Cons Of Textured Paint?

Textured paint is a special blend of paint, additives, and texture material to form a material that can be artistically adapted by the painter. These paints can include sand, gypsum, styrofoam, or any number of other lightweight materials to create unique textures. Using textured paint takes practice, so if you are interested but short onRead the full article

01 March 2022

5 Reasons to Paint in Spring

For some reason, most of us like doing things in the springtime. Maybe it’s the feeling of renewal or just the nice weather, but many of us feel the urge to repaint our homes in the spring. There are a few reasons why spring is considered by many the best time to paint your home.Read the full article

01 February 2022

3 Good Reasons to Paint in the Winter

Painting in winter might seem unconventional, but there are several reasons to do it. We sometimes just assume the weather is more paint-friendly in the spring and summer, but so does everyone else. Many times, a better strategy is to paint in winter because it is often easier, less expensive, and faster. Is it PossibleRead the full article

27 December 2021

4 Tips For Painting Your Mercer/Southern Middlesex Home

Choosing the right paint and techniques for the exterior of a home is largely a function of where it is. Professional painters will typically consider the climate, which direction the home is facing, and how it will be applied before selecting a particular product. Today we will offer four tips for painting your Mercer/Southern Middlesex,Read the full article

29 November 2021

When Should You Consider Updating Your Paint

Nothing says “refresh” like a new paint job in your home. Our team is here to help you revive your home just in time for Christmas and the New Year. Have you already been considering a new paint job? Are you hesitant because you aren’t if it’s time for a new paint? Are you feelingRead the full article

04 October 2021

Tips for Painting in the Fall Season

Welcome back to the community blog! Today, we are discussing tips for painting your home’s exterior in the fall season and why this season is a great time to paint. These are some of the best tips to consider even when hiring a professional like CertaPro of Mercer/Middlesex. Our team has been working in the fallRead the full article

Paint It Pink 2021

As October is National Breast Cancer Awareness month, the team at CertaPro of Mercer/Middlesex, NJ loves to show their support! CertaPro each year brings awareness to this cause by Painting It Pink!  CertaPro Painters® has once again partnered with Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF) to Paint It Pink. Our goal is to raise $100k to helpRead the full article

31 August 2021

5 Things to Know About Deck Staining

  Now that the summer season is in full swing and cooler temperatures are right around the corner, one of the most common services needed are for outdoor spaces like deck staining. One easy way to freshen up your deck space is to apply paint or stain. In this post, we are going to goRead the full article

02 August 2021

Rental Property Painting Tips

  One of the easiest ways to keep your rental property maintained and freshened up for new tenants is with a new paint job. Certa Pro of Mercer-Middlesex can easily tackle any size project for rental properties. Check out these tips below for painting rental properties and know when it’s time to repaint!   HireRead the full article