Dining rooms can range from stately and formal to very relaxed and casual in their décor.

Most often, formal dining areas are in a separate room, while informal dining areas are more commonly out in the open—frequently attached to the living room, family room, or kitchen.

Before decorating the dining area, you should first determine the level of formality you'd like to achieve. This decision will have an enormous impact on the colors you'll choose, and the overall look of the décor.

Be honest with yourself! Most people who have very formal dining rooms use them only occasionally. If you want to use this room on a daily basis, consider decorating it more informally than you would if it were used only on special occasions.
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The Perfect Deck Stain/Seal Procedure



It consists of Preparation, Product and Application. These three steps done correctly will
Result in the best finish for your deck. Short changing any of these steps will only make for a bad job. Here in Alpharetta

Cumming, Roswell and Johns Creek area deck take a beating.
1) Prep- Deck got to be clean! I don’t care how old or new it is, it needs to be washed. In the hands of a pro the pressure

washer is the ideal tool. In the hands of a novice it will damage your deck and shorten it’s life. Never I mean Never use

bleach!!! Bleach only damages the wood’s fiber and does not I repeat does not kill mold. Bleach only make mold look like it

is gone, but it’s not. Bleach actually spreads mold. Bleach can also void your terminate contact around your home if you have

one. Got mold use a mold killer. There are other means of cleaning your deck, but if you pressure washed it you have raised

the grain. The deck needs to be conditioned, check for a product in the home improvement stores.
2) Product- Can’t say enough here, but I will say you get what you pay for! I prefer oil semi transparent for most

applications. Oil feeds the wood, draws out moisture and tends not to scuff off like latex. It’s water repellant and

mold/mildew repellant as well. The semi allows the grain of the wood to show through too!
3) Application- Hands down got to brush and roll. Spray just don’t cut it! Spaying does not allow for frication/energy

transfer, it kind of just sits there. Hand brush and roll really presses the coating into the fiber for better protection.
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Exterior Prep House Painting

One of the most important steps in prep work needed for an exterior house painting is pressure washing your home before applying the new home painting. Pressure washing will help clear your home's exterior of any debris and anything else that can negatively affect the exterior house painting. Any mildew and loose paint will also need to be taken care of before the painting is completed. Stay away from using bleach to clean as this can lead to problems.

A home is a major investment and you probably don't want to do anything that would damage that investment. If you have been putting off a badly needed paint job however, you may be unknowingly risking damage to your home's exterior that could be easily avoided. So, when you notice that your exterior house painting is looking faded and weathered, it is probably a good idea to call your contracted painter to schedule that home painting.





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Painting your home is not just something you can check off a list. It is something you’ll live with everyday. It is a lifestyle choice. Working with a contractor who understands this can make all the difference. Mannion Custom Painting.LLC is one of those contractors. “Remember, painting your home, whether interior or exterior, is a statement about who you are and your personality. Choose colors wisely. Take the surroundings into consideration, but do not be scared to try new things. Remember, it is only paint and it is not permanent. One last thing, choose better quality paints and your project will always come out the way you want it.”

If you select earth tones, the overall feel is warmth, tranquility, peace, and quiet. “In my opinion, bringing these qualities into your living environment, lowers stress and gives a lived-in feeling to the home,” Peter says. “It makes others feel invited and comfortable to be at your home.”

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Painting both the interior and exterior of your home can add much to your property value and the overall attractiveness of your house. One of the ways to really set-off the paint job is through the addition of accentuating trim colors. These accent colors can be used on trim around corners and windows, on shutters, post caps, and on doors. Choosing the right color is the key to completing your look, and some of the following tips will assist you in choosing those colors.

When choosing your color scheme it helps to see it exemplified beforehand, either in a painting brochure or on a neighboring home. Before choosing your paint, become more observant of popular color trends that you encounter in your day-to-day travels. If you notice a color scheme that you like, you can always contact the owner for the colors or try to match it as closely as possible. No matter how sure you are of your selection, it is recommended to paint a test patch to see how your colors tie together before purchasing all of your paint. Some paint stores can even electronically match a color chip if you can obtain it.

When selecting exterior trim colors, try to choose a color that is simply a darker shade in the same spectrum as the base color. If you are going to choose a drastically different color, it is better to use that one more for small accents. An example of this would be if you have a beige house color, a brown trim, and a deep green accent in key areas.

Choosing interior colors is quite simple as white is the most commonly used color. It even can be used in combination with wood. Most interior trim colors are semi-gloss or satin finish. This allows them to stand out from the wall color which is typically a flat finish, unless in a bathroom or kitchen.

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Exterior Paint
Whether you prefer neutral colors, earth tones, or more dramatic splashes of color, it's critical to get your exterior paint job done right the first time. The choices are many and decisions often hinge on ideas taken from visual images, whether from a remodeling magazine or your local paint store's fan deck. And now, here's another option. Enjoy the photo gallery of completed exterior paint projects on our web site.

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Painting Your House — Increase Your Curb Appeal


Definition of Curb Appeal: the visual attractiveness of a house as seen from the street


Potential home buyers WILL decide whether or not to look inside a house or take it seriously based on its curb appeal. They’ll make a decision if they even want to see it, from how it looks on the outside.


One of the most important things you can do to enhance curb appeal is to make the outside sure the paint looks good and is appealing.


When deciding on what colors to paint your house, keep the following in mind:





Neighborhood Context
Make sure that your colors are compatible with the houses next door

Existing Colors
New paint doesn’t need to match existing colors, but it should harmonize.

Is there mortar or other siding that will not be painted? Do you have brick or stones on parts of the house?

Will doors and railings remain their existing colors?

Accents
Select accent colors for trim and details such as shutters, moldings and columns.

Too many colors will overwhelm your house and too few will make it seem two dimensional.

Dark and Light Colors
Light colors will make your house seem larger.

Lighter tones will highlight details which project from the wall surface.

Dark siding or dark bands of trim will make your house seem smaller

Darker shades are best for accenting recesses,

Harmony and Contrast, and Balance

Contrasting colors will draw attention to architectural details.



Extreme contrasts will clash and actually detract from details.

A burst of a single color on just one part of your home may give it a lopsided appearance.

Strive to balance colors over the entire building.

Durability
The more intense a color, the more likely it is to fade.

Dark colors also pose more maintenance problems.

Dark colors absorb heat and suffer more moisture problems than lighter shades.

Dark paint fades, it’s difficult to touch up.

Sheen
Glossier surfaces show imperfections, brush strokes and touch up marks.

Glossy surfaces are easier to clean.

Preview your Color
Many paint stores and computer programs offer computer imaging to give you an idea of how a particular color will look

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