Think all paint brushes are created equal? Think again. Purdy -- manufacturers of painting tools -- has just launched a new site called Paintrelief.com, which features educational videos that demonstrate the importance of a good paint brush.
The site shows visitors how using a quality paint brush can help you achieve better and faster results, and how a durable paintbrush will actually save you money -- and the environment. The videos are cute and obviously intended to sell Purdy paintbrushes, but they raise good points about the vital role a paintbrush plays in a painting project.
So you may not end up buying Purdy, but you'll come away with an appreciation for a good brush!
You don't need a lot of paint to decorate your white walls. If you've got an immense amount of talent, all you need is a Sharpie. Using white walls as a canvas, artist Charlotte Mann has produced an astonishing gallery of work. Look closely at the image on the left. That window, bookcase and chair don't really exist.
Not surprisingly, Mann has been shortlisted for the British Design Awards 2009. She's got one fan right here. I recommend viewing Cube, Huf Haus and Hampstead House (thumbnail pictured at left). Would you lend your walls to this type of art?
I personally have seen many painters hold their brush as if they were holding onto a Burger King Whopper with one hand. They did this because they can get more control and because their hands were tired from holding a brush in the "standard" way. I stumbled upon this brush while looking for a paint brush for someone with arthritis so they could continue painting comfortably. But I am guessing it would work for any painter who needs to change grip while painting to complete a project.
Check out this link for information on other types of paint applicators.
What do you think of this new brush? Let us know in the comments section below.
Ever see a color you'd love to use to paint a room? Take a picture with your iPhone and use the ColorSnap application to identify the corresponding Sherwin-Williams paint color and coordinating palette. The application also allows you to save the color to a "My Saved Colors" library. No more hours of guesswork in the paint aisle. Best of all, it's a free download. Give it a try and let us know how it works for you in the comments section below.
A recall of Paint Sprayers made by Wagner Spray Tech was recently announced because the on-off switch can be dislodged from the casing, exposing electrical connections. No injuries or incidents have been reported. The recall affects about 35,000 units, the Wagner Control Spray Plus Model 0414248. Model numbers beginning with 0414248 with Manufactured Date Codes Y182R thru Y365R, Z001R thru Z366R and A001R thru A021R are affected. The units were sold nationwide from August 2007 through April 2009. Affected consumers should stop using the sprayers immediately and contact Wagner at (888) 925-6244 for a free repair.
Do you have a smelly room in your house? This contest from Dutch Boy can give you the means to clean it up. The first place winner of the My House Stinks contest will win 50 gallons of Dutch Boy's Refresh paint and $5,000 to beautify the room. Second place wins 25 gallons of Refresh paint and $2,500, and third place wins 10 gallons and $1,000. To enter, submit a photo and the room's stinky story following the rules documented here. You can also win four gallons of Refresh paint by rating story submissions.
While this isn't a home improvement job per se, I did admire the boarding and painting job these guys did over their co-worker's office door as an April Fool's Day joke. The paint matches and they even installed a working electrical outlet (not recommended for non-electricians). Best April Fool's prank I've seen so far today.
