Rayco Paints Home For Customer To Sell

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Hey everybody.  In this week’s Rayco blog we are going to discuss painting a home before putting it on the market for sale.  If you are considering selling your home you know that the process can be difficult, especially in a slow market.  Unfortunately many of the reasons for bringing in a great price and buyer for your home are out of your control.  One crucial thing you do have control of, however, is the first impression your home makes when prospective buyers drive by or come in for a showing. If you are thinking about listing your home for sale in the near future, it is important to keep in mind that you need to make your home stand out from the competition and to quickly make a great first impression.

The two most common concerns we hear from home sellers are that they are on a budget and don’t have time to paint the entire house. After painting countless homes to sell, we’ve learned it’s best to prioritize areas that need to be painted the most.

Without a doubt the front entrance of your home is the first impression potential buyers will get. A stylishly painted front door speaks volumes about the rest of your home.  It gives the impression of a well maintained, taken care of property. It’s also a great way to make your home stand out from neighboring homes on the block.  Rayco recommends top-quality 100% acrylic latex paint from Benjamin Moore or Kelly Moore.

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Curb appeal is critical. Nowadays homebuyers get a lot of information from the web and we’ve found that most often they have already driven around with a list of addresses and have decided which ones they want to see, giving curb appeal a lot of weight. This is a home we recently completed in San Jose,Ca for a client selling.

Whenever we paint a home to sell we like to start with the exterior of the home because a scruffy exterior is very difficult to overcome. Next, it is best to consider having the kitchen and in the first room buyers see when they enter the home painted.

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Having your kitchen cabinets painted is a great way to update the whole look of a dated kitchen and to impress potential buyers (not to mention save money compared to new cabinets)

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When choosing paint colors for a home to sell you should choose colors that depersonalize the home and make it more appealing and inviting to all people. Neutral colors are a solid choice.

The last thing you need to remember when updating a home to sell is that most buyers are really looking for a home in turn key condition, and just like you they are too busy to stop and paint the home after they move in.  They want a home not a project.

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Choosing the Right Paint Finish for the Job

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Choosing the Right Paint Finish for the Job

By Jim Kabel, owner, Case San Jose

red bedroom Choosing the Right Paint Finish for the Job

Image Courtesy of Case

When painting your home, choosing the perfect color is only half the battle. Picking the right finish will determine the look and durability of your finished project. With so many finishes to choose from, including matte, eggshell, satin, semi gloss, and high gloss, it’s not surprising that many homeowners are unsure what finish is the most appropriate for their home.

Selecting a finish depends on a homeowner’s personal taste, room conditions, and desired amount of shine and durability. Consider the pros and cons of the following finishing options before you tackle your next project.

Matte Finish – This finish is the least shiny option available, giving walls a rich and velvety look. This is a great option for hiding imperfections on walls. This finish is typically used for ceilings and interior walls with little traffic. Because of the flat finish, this does not clean well.

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Homeowners typically avoid this finish in kitchens, bathrooms, and children’s rooms, as the only way to eliminate markings is with another coat of paint. Scrubbing flat paint wears off the finish and can leave patches of sheen.

Eggshell Finish – Slightly less flat than a matte finish, an eggshell finish is a great option for someone who wants the sophisticated look of a flat wall but with easier cleanup thanks to a hint of sheen. This is also a great option for decorative finishes due to the low luster finish.

Satin Finish – This elegant finish offers a bit more gloss than an eggshell finish, without the harsh shine of a semi gloss. It is often used in a formal room, such as a dining room, where a bit of shimmer is fitting. This finish is also more forgiving when it comes to keeping clean and can be used in higher traffic areas.

Semi Gloss Finish – This finish is a great option for walls that are exposed to spills and splatters, be it water in a bathroom or grease in a kitchen. The glossy finish creates durable protection for your walls, allowing stains to be easily wiped away.

High Gloss Finish – The shiniest of all the options, this finish provides the easiest clean-ups and is stain resistant, extremely wipe able surface. However, the gloss can be very unforgiving. Because it reflects so much light, it tends to highlight all of your wall’s imperfections and is often used for painting cabinets or other furniture instead.

About the Author: Jim Kabel is the owner of Case Design/Remodeling San Jose. His design and remodeling team specialize in helping homeowners envision, plan, and build interior remodeling projects from simple make-overs to complete additions.

www.casesanjose.com

Eco-Friendly Painters in the East Bay

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Rayco Painting Company uses eco-friendly paint products, including Benjamin Moore Aura paint that offers the quality of traditional premium paints with the peace of mind and safety of zero VOC products.

When it comes to protecting our environment, every little choice can make a difference, including which paint you use when repainting your home. All major paint manufacturers now produce low-VOC, eco-friendly paints so it can be difficult to know which one to choose.

To determine the best eco-friendly paints, we at Rayco Painting Company look for a paint that is both high in quality and low in environmental impact. One that is a stand out above the rest is the Benjamin Moore AURA paint line. This premium-quality paint has zero VOC’s, both in the paint base and the colorant. Available in a vast range of colors, AURA is guaranteed to provide radiant coverage in 2 coats.

Here at Rayco Painting Company we strive towards using green painting supplies for each and every job. We follow all regulations for separating and containing hazardous materials and removing them from your home or commercial site.

For eco-friendly painting services in the East Bay, contact Rayco Painting Company.

 

 

Wood Siding, Exterior Painting- San Jose

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Always use a brush when painting old wood siding. It allows the paint to be worked into the siding's faults more successfully than a roller or spray.

There are many different types of wood siding, so choosing the best paint can be tricky.   The most important factor when choosing a paint product for wood siding depends on what has been used previously. Rayco’s veteran contractors pay close attention to this when they’re working with all our residential customers in San Jose.

The most common paint product for wood siding are Latex-based systems, and continuing with high quality latex products is the best choice. There is a wide-variety of 100% acrylic paints available and we can recommend the best products for your home.

Another option for wood siding is High build paints.  High build paints are 100% acrylic and as their name would suggest, thicker. This increased viscosity leads to a thicker film of paint with each coat and therefore a thicker coat of protection for your wood siding. Most of today’s modern paint manufacturer’s have high build paint lines.  Regal from Benjamin Moore is a solid choice.

For older wood siding, which has been previously painted with oil paint, the best paint choice is a hybrid paint which combines both latex and urethane technologies. These products will provide exceptional bonding to oil systems and the fact that they do not require a primer coat makes them a favorite for surfaces requiring extensive scraping and sanding.

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Odor Free Paint Products

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Get rid of that paint smell by using Natura from Benjamin Moore

An exciting advancement in the world of green paint has been the introduction of odor free paint and fragrance fillers.

Paint fumes and odor have always been a concern for homeowners because they can linger for quite awhile after the paint job has been finished. Painting in high humidity can cause the fumes and odor to remain, which is another big benefit in painting interiors in the fall and winter when the air is dry.

Fortunately, environmental regulations have led to the use of very low VOC paints, as well as paints with zero-VOC, which is great for your health and the smell of your house.

Even with low VOC’s, there can be a lingering paint odor which can be offset by utilizing odor-free paints or by using fragrance fillers, which can be added to the paint before it’s applied.

Rayco’s favorite odor free zero-VOC paint is Natura from Benjamin Moore.  Natura is virtually odorless and is a great choice for any interior in San Jose.

If you would like to talk in more detail about low and zero-VOC paints, as well as odor-free paint products for the interior of your home or business, contact Rayco for a free painting estimate.

 

Rayco Uses Washable Matte Paint

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Washable Matte Paint is perfect for the busiest areas in your home like hallways and living rooms

In the past, when choosing what type of paint for the interior of your home, your only two choices were flat paints or enamels.  Flat paints look great but attract dirt quickly and are hard to wash. Enamels on the other hand are easy to clean but don’t contain the aesthetic appeal of flat paints.

But you don’t have to compromise anymore because now you have a 3rd choice with washable matte paints.

Washable matte paints (Rayco uses Regal Classic from Benjamin Moore) offer a beautiful matte finish, but unlike regular flat paints they create a hard exterior that fends off stains and doesn’t allow them to penetrate thanks to the new special cross-linking technology.

With washable matte paints, maintenance becomes a breeze because now most household stains can be easily wiped off using just some water or a little soap. You won’t have to worry any longer about leaving marks or fading the color.

Check out Benjamin Moore’s homepage for more information on Regal Classic

http://www.benjaminmoore.com

 

 

 

Rayco uses Benjamin Moore paint

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Benjamin Moore Aurora Exterior Paint is offered in thousands of colors and protects against cracking, peeling and fading and is also mildew and stain resistant

When getting ready to re-paint your home’s exterior you need to consider what is the best exterior house paint?  Here at Rayco Painting Company we have used a lot of different exterior house paints in our years painting and have dealt with every painting issue possible. That being said, there are definitely different paints that will work best in different situations, but if you want to know whats the best overall exterior house paint, without a doubt it would be Aurora Exterior from Benjamin Moore.

Benjamin Moore Aurora Exterior offers self priming, one coat coverage (on similar colors), interlocking technology, and a lifetime warranty at a very reasonable price.  What we notice when we compare Benjamin Moore Aurora Exterior to other exterior house paints is that Aurora Exterior seems to cover better in one coat.

Another reason Benjamin Moore makes number one on our list of types of exterior paint is their commitment to their customers. Warranty issues with Benjamin Moore have always been extremely easy for us to deal with. With almost no questions asked, Benjamin Moore always refunds or fixes the problem. There is a reason that Benjamin Moore continually wins Consumer Choice awards every year.

Check out Benjamin Moore’s homepage for more information on Aurora Exterior

http://www.benjaminmoore.com

 

 

How To Prep Nicotine Stained Walls For Painting

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There is nothing worse than a smoke smelling room

Before painting walls that are stained from nicotine smoke, some prep work is highly recommended. To paint over these surfaces without the proper prep work, will likely cause the nicotine to bleed through the final coat of paint, and the smell will remain.

First, we like to clean up the surfaces with TSP or an equivalent cleaner and then wipe the surfaces and rinse. We are trying to get a lot of the surface stuff off there. Then we allow the surface to dry before we prime.

Priming the walls and ceilings properly does two key things. First, the primer will prevent the nicotine from rising to the surface. Second, a good primer will seal in the smell.

For primer Rayco recommends using a product called “Kilz”. You can get it at Home Depot, Lowe’s, and most local paint stores in the East Bay. It is available in both oil and water base.

Masterchem Industries, the company that makes Kilz has a very informative home page that will help answer a lot of questions.

http://www.kilz.com/company/.com

East Bay Dry Rot Repair Contractors

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When you find that you have a dry rot problem you absolutely need to address it immediately in order to prevent permanent damage to your property.

As we head into the rainy season, many of the HOA communities in the East Bay have realized that they may have dry rot repairs that still need to be dealt with before it rains. If not fixed, these spots of rotted wood can lead to further water damages. Apartment managers and homeowners need to be aware that the rains are coming and any repairs need to be started soon.

Rayco’s dry rot removal process is six steps. First off we eliminate the source of the moisture because there is no point in repairing an area that is certain to get damaged again. Then we dig out as much of the dry rot area as we can so the filler that we use will stay in place.

After we finish digging out the infected area, we drill shallow holes around the margin of the wood, creating tiny cups that will hold liquid. We then fill the holes with a wood hardener liquid that protects the surface and gives the filler something to hold onto. We either use a one step treatment or an epoxy blend.

Next we choose premium wood filler and carefully mold it to the area, pressing it into place. In the case of most HOA’s the dry rot area is large so we have to cut a piece of wood a bit smaller than the area, embed it in the filler, and nail it in. Finally we fill the space around it with putty until the area looks as it did originally. The putty allows the
wood to expand and shrink naturally without forming cracks in the repaired area.

If you are in the East Bay and need help with dry rot or water damages, Rayco Painting Company can help in detecting, and fixing these problems. We specialize in this sort of repairs and have quickly garnered the reputation as the best dry rot repair contractors in the East Bay.

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How to Choose Paint Colors for Your Baby Room

  |  in Colors, Company Blog, Designer's Corner
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Simple and Modern Nursery

Preparing a nursery for your upcoming bundle of joy is one of the major milestones you reach along the way to welcoming a new baby into the family, and is one of the most exciting tasks for many parents-to-be. Choosing the perfect furniture and bedding that reflects your style while still ensuring that you’re adhering to the stringent safety guidelines put in place to protect babies means there are lots of things you’ll have to take into consideration during the planning process. One of the first things on many parents’ to-do list, however, is to paint the nursery walls the perfect shade that creates a sanctuary for their little one.

Gender and Color Theory

Traditionally, pinks and purples are used to denote a feminine space, while bright primary hues are favored for more masculine ones. If you’re not planning to find out your new baby’s gender before birth or simply want to create a more gender-neutral palette to avoid those traditional gender roles, then grays and muted yellows are a great choice. Part of the color-choosing process will depend upon your attitudes about such things and the way that you want to parent your child.

Longevity

Unless you don’t mind periodic repainting, you’ll want to consider the longevity of a color scheme before you start decorating. Powder pink walls with fluffy bunny borders might be adorable and charming for a newborn’s room, but may not be so well received when she’s starting kindergarten. While you won’t be able to predict your child’s unique and personal preferences before she arrives, you can think about how well certain decorating schemes will carry over as your child gets older. Completely repainting a room isn’t cheap and can be quite disruptive, so you may want to make an attempt to choose something that will age along with your child, at least for a while.

Choosing the Best Shade for the Space

The same paint sample that looks perfect under the fluorescent lights of a home improvement store may be awful when it’s applied to the walls in your child’s room. The best way to determine how both natural and interior lighting will affect your chosen colors is to apply them directly to the wall in a rather sizable swatch. Small sample jars are inexpensive and contain enough paint for you to apply a swatch to each wall so that you can look at the way the light affects the color under varying conditions. The last thing you want to do is invest the time and money in painting the nursery with an untested color, only to be forced to repaint or to live with a shade that you absolutely hate when it’s actually applied.

Coordinating and Pulling a Scheme Together

If you already have a color you’re in love with, you’ll probably choose bedding and window treatments with it in mind. Parents that spring for the bedding first, however, will need to look at the different shades it contains in order to choose one that compliments it well. Decide which route is more suited to your personal decorating style and build around it. You may find that the perfect wall color only reveals itself after you’ve chosen the perfect bedding, and that it contains a color you weren’t even considering before.

Health and Safety

The shade of paint that you choose may depend upon the availability in low- and no-VOC paint lines. Volatile organic compounds, or VOCs, are part of what gives paint its distinctive smell. Benzene, toluene, naphthalene, methyl chloroform and formaldehyde are among the chemicals that traditional paints can contain, all of which have been shown to have adverse affects on human lungs. When you set out to choose the perfect shade for the room that will serve as a safe, soothing retreat for your child, you’ll want to make sure that the paint you use won’t make him sick.

In the end, choosing a paint color for your new baby’s nursery is a personal decision that will depend upon your parenting philosophies and personal beliefs as much as your style and individual tastes. Taking your time and making sure that you’re perfectly happy with the decisions you make is the best way to ensure that you’re not forced to completely redo the nursery down the road or live with something that you don’t like until your child is old enough to begin expressing her own tastes and preferences.

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