How to Paint a Room in Taunton, MA.

How to Paint a Room in Taunton, MA.

Painting a room is a great way to give it a fresh new look. Here are some tips on how to paint a room with doors, windows, ceiling, baseboard, and walls:

Preparing the Room.

Before you start painting, it's important to prep the room. Cover the floor with canvas drop cloths, and cover your furniture with clean plastic sheeting.

Inspecting the Walls and Ceiling.

Once the room is prepared, inspect the walls and ceiling for any damage. If there are any holes or cracks, patch them with spackle. Once the spackle is dry, sand the area smooth, and then pole sand the walls of the entire room to remove any stuck debris from the last paint job.

Painting the Ceiling with a flat white ceiling paint.

To paint the ceiling, start by rolling along the walls as a first cut-in (some paint will get on the wall but that's okay as you will be painting the walls next anyway) and go across the room making sure to roll all the area completely. Then get your brush and run it along the edge of the ceiling and wall for a final cut and you're done. Easy peasy. Quick and easy. I love painting ceilings. $$

When I paint a room I first recaulk all the trim (jambs, windows, and baseboards) Let it set for a day to harden because some gaps are deep and will take a few hours to cure or you will mess it up with your paint brush. Then the next day I blast out all of that trim speedily.

Painting the Baseboard.

The caulking is dry and set, so just go. Overlap onto the wall a bit. Be careful on the floor or carpet. Be sure to apply two coats of paint for the best results.

Painting the Doors.

To paint the doors, start by removing all hardware. Then, use an angle sash brush to cut in around the edges of the door. Depending on the type of door, (if it's flat) you could use a mini roller to apply the paint quickly. If it is a six-panel type of door use a brush to cut in the top 4 panels and carefully use a mini roller (1/8th nap) on the flat parts to finish. Then do the bottom 2 panels the same way. Be careful of the hinges. (I put blue tape on them so I can speed along.)

Be sure to apply two coats of paint for the best results.

Jambs.

Paint 2 coats using a sash brush. Overlap onto the wall a bit.

Windows.

Remove hardware, and paint 2 coats using a sash brush. Take your time. Don't rush it. Overlap onto the wall a bit.

The next day.

Painting the Walls.

To paint the walls, start by cutting in the walls to the ceiling. Then carefully, taping with blue tape, all the edges of the trim that were painted the day before, (jambs, windows, and baseboards) where it meets the walls. Make sure the tape is matted down good so you don't get any paint seepage under the tape onto the trim. Then cut in around the edges of the room with an angle sash type of brush. Don't buy cheap brands. Buy good brushes. Then, use a paint roller to fill in the rest of the wall. Be sure to apply at least two coats of paint for the best results.

Finishing Up.

Once the paint has dried, remove the painter's tape and replace the hardware on the doors and windows. Then, move the furniture back into the room and enjoy your newly painted room!

Tips for Painting a Room in Taunton, MA

Use high-quality paint, brushes, and rollers for the best results.

Be sure to apply two coats of paint for the best coverage.

Clean your paint brushes and rollers thoroughly after each use.

Or consider hiring a Professional Painter in Taunton, MA

 

Taunton Door Painters

How To Paint Exterior Doors

 

Painting your doors is a quick and easy way to give your home a fresh new look. It's also a relatively inexpensive project that you can do yourself. If you're thinking about painting your doors, here are a few tips to help you get started:

Choose the right paint.

 

When choosing paint for your doors, look for a high-quality exterior paint that is specifically designed for wood or metal doors. Jcb Painting uses Benjamin Moore's "MoorGlo Soft Gloss Finish (096)". It's the best IMHO.  You'll also need to decide whether you want to use a brush, roller, or sprayer to apply the paint depending on the type of door.

Prep the surface. 

Before painting, it's important to prepare the surface of the door by removing any old paint or hardware and sanding the door smooth. If you're painting a wood door, you may also need to fill in any cracks or holes with wood putty.

Apply the paint. 

If you're using a brush or roller, be sure to apply thin coats of paint, and allow each coat to dry completely before applying the next. If you're using a sprayer, follow the manufacturer's instructions carefully.

If you don't want to tackle the job yourself then give Jcb Painting a call and we'll be happy to provide a free estimate on painting your doors, interior, and exterior.

 

Interior House Painting Contractor - Mansfield - MA. - Jcb Painting

Interior house painting projects in Mansfield, MA.

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Door painting in Taunton, MA. with Jcb Painting.

Jcb Painting paints a lot of doors in the Taunton area. 

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Jcb Painting paints a lot of homes in the Norton, MA. area.

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Interior Painters North Attleboro

Interior entryway painting in North Attleboro.

Changing the wall color in any room can dramatically change the look and feel of the space. A lighter wall color always makes the area seem roomier. The new wall color is "shoreline" by Benjamin Moore. The trim and door paint is a top-shelf semi-gloss also from Benjamin Moore.

 

Hallway painting North Attleboro, MA.

Re-painting this hallway in North Attleboro, MA.

I removed the border, patched and sanded the walls, re-caulked all the baseboards, and jambs. 

Then painted all trim and doors with a top-shelf semigloss from Benjamin Moore.

Painted the walls a shade of gray called "shoreline" also by Benjamin Moore.

The homeowners were quite pleased.

 Call now for a free estimate on painting your hallway. (508) 463-5190.

Spray Painting Doors in Massachusetts.

 It's a nice change in routine when doing an interior painting job in Norton, MA. from baseboard to ceiling and the carpet is being replaced. Which allows me to spray the doors, saving me a lot of time and effort. Resulting in making more money by the hour. Yes.

Jcb Painting's New Go To Semi-Gloss

 Jcb Painting found this new semi-gloss, Benjamin Moore's Corotech (v341). A straight semi-gloss and NOT a "paint and primer".

Benjamin Moore discontinued the Regal Classic (333) which I had used for the last 40 years, it was the absolute best semi-gloss on the market and I was disappointed to see it go.

I tested 6 other semi's and none of them came close to the quality of the Regal Classic. Then I tried this product. It is just about as good as the Regal Classic. Maybe better. 

I'm glad that I can continue to do quality work on my customer's trim, doors, and windows.

Good stuff!

R.I.P. Regal Classic Semi-Gloss (333)

For reasons that still boggle the mind, Benjamin Moore has decided to discontinue the best formulated semi-gloss ever made by any paint company anywhere.

I have been using the "Regal Classic" semi-gloss (333), which used to be called "Aqua Glo", for about 40 years. Every time I used it I marveled at how good it covered. It went on by brush like butter. Flowed and leveled out beautifully. And my doors, windows, and trim really did "Glo". Over the years I received many compliments on my finished paint jobs because of this paint.

Benjamin Moore has replaced it with "Regal Select" semi-gloss paint and primer. This paint has none of the characteristics that the "Regal Classic" had. 

This new and "improved" semi-gloss is a thinned-down, quick-drying, just awful replacement for the Regal Classic. And it costs more too. If you can't brush fast, you will have nothing but problems applying it, especially on a warm day. It dries so fast it leaves brush marks. This stuff doesn't have a chance to level out because it starts to set up almost immediately. 

What I used to get done in 2 coats with the Regal Classic is now 3 or 4 coats with the "new and improved" Regal Select and it still doesn't look as good. 

I never, ever, had brush marks using the Regal Classic because of its leveling out characteristic and more open time. The Regal Select does not have these attributes which makes it a poor replacement.

If your spraying, this Regal Select product would work because it dries so fast. But Jcb Painting does mostly re-paints in occupied homes so spraying is usually not an option.

This reminds me of when Coca-Cola changed its formula in 1985. That went over well.:>)

And as for the do-it-yourselfers, good luck trying to do good work with this semi-gloss paint.

Bring back the Regal Classic Benjamin Moore!

Stay Away. Too much money for an inferior product.

 

Bathroom Painters - Foxboro, MA.

Bathroom painting in Foxboro, MA. painting from baseboard to ceiling with the wall color "Kentucky Haze" by Benjamin Moore.

 Gray had been the go-to color for the last few years but that seems to be changing. Maybe because of the pandemic?

Interior Painters Near Me

Jcb Painting is an interior house painting contractor. Call now for your free estimate. (508) 463-5190

Bathroom Painting, Mansfield, MA. 2020

 Bathroom Painting with Jcb Painting in Mansfield, MA. 2020

Interior painters in Norton, MA.

Jcb Painting will be starting this paint job next week painting all the stained woodwork in this house in Norton, MA. Doors, jambs, windows, baseboards, everything. 3 coats, 1 bonding primer and 2 more coats for a smooth semigloss finish on all surfaces. Hundreds of paint coats combined throughout. We do a lot of this type of painting as property owners look to brighten up their homes. All gaps in the jambs, windows, and baseboards will also be caulked for a solid looking professional paint job. Stay tuned!

Interior painting in Mansfield, MA.

We just finished painting this home in Mansfield, MA. The wall color is gray. "Gray" has been the go-to color for many interior paint jobs for the last few years. From a painters perspective, gray is a great color to use because it covers well over most other colors when doing a re-paint. Contact us for your free estimate.

Interior house painting in North Attleborough, MA

When I first started painting I thought I knew how to paint. (doesn't everyone?)  In order to paint well you have to use the proper tools, i.e. good brushes and roller knaps, not the cheap ones. If you go the cheap route the job will be much harder to do. It also makes sense to spend the extra money for premium paints. Because you really do get what you pay for and the paint job will look much better than if you used cheap stuff. Trust me.

You need a good eye for cutting in, a steady hand to get those straight paint lines and quite a bit of knowledge. 

No two paint jobs are the same. They are all different in some way. Some are easy to do, and some harder to do.

With all the products associated with painting, paints, stains, varnishes, lacquers, etc, you have to be part chemist and painter at the same time. 

You have to know what to do first and what to do last to insure a great paint job. And after decades of painting homes and businesses in southeastern Massachusetts we have that experience. We are always on time, neat, and trustworthy.  

When Jcb Painting comes to the job we set up for the day. We cover all floors and furniture. We move all furniture away from the walls and sweep and vacuum the area that will be worked that day.

We then proceed to prep the area, caulking baseboard and trim neatly, and patching and sanding the walls to get ready for painting. (painting is the easy part!)

We prime and paint the ceilings first and then prime and paint all the woodwork, (doors, windows, baseboard, all trim) then we paint the walls. 

At the end of the day, if the room isn't finished, we clean up again (sweeping, vacuuming) and put the room back in order so it can still be used. We only disrupt the area while we are working.

Fixing and painting a ceiling.

This the before image of a ceiling failure in Plainville, MA. The original plaster job
was poorly done.

This is how it looks after Jcb Painting came to the job and
repaired the area.
This is the master bedroom. Both sides of this room had the same
failure.

Entry door painting in Mansfield.

Painted this door in Mansfield yesterday. Entry doors look simple enough to paint but it does take a little expertise to know which edge gets painted the exterior color and which edge gets painted the interior color. You would think it would be simple enough, but a lot of entry doors Jcb Painting see's, are a lot of the time, not painted properly. This door and surrounding window high lights was recently installed brand new.

This door was painted with Benjamin Moore, Moore - Glo, Soft Gloss. A great exterior door and trim paint. Jcb Painting

                                               

Painting a 2 story foyer.

This is a video of a 2 story foyer paint job Jcb Painting did in 

Mansfield, MA. We paint a lot of foyers and staircases.

Painting a 2 story foyer is one of the more challenging rooms in a house to paint.

We painted all walls, ceiling, doors, Jambs, and other wood trim with Benjamin Moore paint. 

We used Ultra Spec 500 low sheen on the walls.

It is a highly washable wall paint and has great touch up capabilities when you have a lot of traffic (kids) going up and down the stairs.

On all the woodwork, we used Benjamin Moore's Classic Regal semi gloss. The best semi gloss on the market in my opinion. This paint when applied is self leveling and leaves no brush marks for a very smooth finish with just the right shine.

Benjamin Moore Regal Classic (333) semi gloss

Room painters in Walpole, MA.

Jcb Painting this bedroom in Walpole, MA. Painting all baseboard, doors, jambs, ceiling, and windows. All trim and walls have been prepped for painting, caulked, and sanded. Painting ceiling in this image with a bright white flat ceiling paint. Stay tuned.