Angies List: Painting Your Home

By Jim Donovan

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) When it comes to home improvement, painting is one of easiest and least expensive ways to spruce up a room. However, there are many factors that can influence how your project will turn out. In this weeks Angies list report, Jim Donovan has a look at some things you should know before starting your next paint project.

Brad Stutler recently had his kitchen painted and plans to have several other rooms painted too.

Like many people, Ive got three little kids, so there are many stains and scratches and nicks on the wall, said Stutler.

A fresh coat of paint is a great way to fix those flaws. It can also boost your homes value. Plus, a change in color can give any room an entirely different look. Paint experts say blues and grays are the latest color trend.

But the grays arent traditional grays, they are more earth-toned grays, a little softer than just a steel gray, so its a little warmer finish, said painting contractor Sean Eichenberg.

Once youve picked the perfect color, youll have to decide on what type of finish is best for the area youre painting.

If you have a bathroom thats a high humidity area, youd want a higher sheen paint, an eggshell or a satin. That way it would be moisture-resistant and clean up a little bit better, said Eichenberg.

If youre thinking of doing the painting yourself, its important to recognize the importance of prepping the area so it holds up well.

A lot of times people tackle this project themselves, but you need to understand when youre over your head because a good paint job is dependent on the prep work. If you have walls that need a lot of repair or resurfacing hiring a professional may be well worth the money. If you have tricky have trim work, that might not be the room you want to test on, said Angies List founder Angie Hicks.

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Angies List: Painting Your Home