Paint is an item that has a unusually wide amount of variety in price between one brand and another. The are a large number of factors that determine the costs and value of a gallon of paint. The material composition is one factor, as well as brand, finish, and life expectancy.
     Brand is probably the most influential factor. The best known brands charge premiums for their paints which include the scientific advances applied to the product through research undertaken by their labs.
   Material composition refers to the differences in the bases and mixtures in the paint. Common bases are oil, water (latex), and acrylic. Each performs differently and has a purpose that it is best suited for. There is also the amount and quality of the titanium-dioxide in the paint. That is the factor that contributes to how much of the paint evaporates, and how much stays on the painted surface as a solid after the paint dries.
      The finish/sheen also affects the costs of paint. In most cases, flat paint is the least expensive. A rule of thumb for latex paint is that the more shiny it is, the more it cost. Thus, high-gloss finishes command the most money.
       Life expectancy is the last and probably the most important factor that helps determine the price of a gallon of paint. An average gallon of paint has an average life span of 5-10 years. However, there are also products on the market guaranteed for 15, 20, and 25 years. Have you considered the life expectancy of the paint being applied to your home?
      These factors should all be considered when purchasing paint for your next project. Doing so will allow you choose the investment in paint that is best suited for your needs. For more information on painting or an estimate for your next project, contact Clinton Painting Services at (336)215-4128.

     Graffiti is at an all time high. Many areas of town are being "decorated" by local youth, much to the dismay of the adult population here in Greensboro, and all across the country. Even though graffiti could be considered artistic in nature, the placement of such "art" is usually undesirable and being sprayed in inappropriate places makes this type of painting more of a hazard than a creative beauty. If you have been an unwilling participant in the local youth's art program, Clinton Painting Services is here to help you with our graffiti removal painting services.
     We are a local painting company that is well versed in the removal of graffiti. Our painters are trained in coating all types of surfaces, and covering all sorts of blemishes, including graffiti. We have the tools and knowledge to make that eyesore disappear and turn into a freshly painted surface that looks great. You don't have to stare at it for another second. Call us at (336)215-4128 and we'll solve  that problem for you. 

     Many home owners do not understand the importance of primer when they want to paint their home. At least once a week a home owner calls me and request that I apply "just one coat" of paint to their home. Although there are remote instances where this is an acceptable way to paint a home, it is very rarely the case. Paint is a fickle material that will only bond properly under optimal conditions. And that, my friend, is why primer is so important. A good painting company (such as Clinton Painting Services...hint, hint) wants to provide you with a finished product that will stand the test of time. Thus, we believe it is important to use the right amount and combination of paint and primer on any surface we paint.