Ring's End is Your Place for Spring Painting Projects

  

  

Insist on the Best!

When you're envisioning a paint transformation, you don't want to limit your options. Check in with a paint specialist at Ring's End. Our paint selection goes way beyond your imagination. For example, in addition to premium interior and exterior paints, we've got metallic paints, countertop paint, and even paint for chalkboards and ping pong tables.

 

Mind the moulding.

Many homeowners find that upgrading the moulding in a room goes hand-in-hand with a new paint job. For example, adding crown moulding to a room gives you the opportunity to highlight this trim treatment by painting the crown a different color than the walls and ceiling. It's better to install new moulding before painting a room rather than after.  Good painters know that existing moulding should have gaps filled with caulk before painting. 

 

Get expert assistance.

Is flat, eggshell or semi-gloss the right shine? Is there a moisture-resistant paint suitable for a bathroom vanity? Can a fiberglass entry door be painted? Don't worry; we've got the answers to all your paint questions. No matter what Ring's End store you visit, you'll always find a paint expert ready to help you.  

 

Take advantage of free color consultation.

 "It's amazing how stressed out people can be about choosing paint colors." So says Bridget Abbott, who works as a Color Consultant for Ring's End. "I love guiding customers through the process of choosing a color scheme," she continues. Bridget factors in details like the room's furnishings, flooring and accessories, as well as the natural and artificial light available. But she also likes to spend time with customers, getting to know their color preferences. "Whether they know it or not, everyone has a color palette that appeals to them," she relates. In store color consultation is a free service available to all Ring's End customers.

Spring into Home Improvement with Ring's End!

  

Must Do Spring Time Projects

 

Below are a few home improvement suggestions for this time of year. The harsh New England winter left many houses damaged or in need of some TLC. Ring's End carries all the products you need during your annual spring clean up.

 

Roof and Flashing.

Make sure your roof does not leak. If you find water damage is occurring have it fixed immediately. It's probably a result of flashing failure or this winter's ever so common ice jams. Be sure to check all flashing around the chimney and walls. Make sure broken shingles are replaced. Furthermore, make sure tree branches and leaves are not touching the roof.

 

Gutters and Downspouts.

It is important that gutters and downspouts are clean and flowing well. If they are clogged, clean and flush them immediately. Clogged gutters are the source of many problems such as paint failure, leaks, wood rot, and sagging gutters. Improper downspout outlets are also a problem that can cause water in the basement and cracks in foundation walls. Make sure the downspout outlet drains away from the house on soil that is sloping away from the house. If downspouts are allowed to drain into the house or into cracks that run to the basement or foundation, water problems can occur including ground settlement resulting in cracking of the basement wall.

 

Foundation.

Repair any cracks in the foundation wall immediately. If you do have cracks make sure the downspouts are away from the cracked area and not draining into the house foundation.  If the basement wall cracks are severe, you may need structural repairs including foundation underpinning. This is serious and you need to consult an expert foundation repair contractor.

 

Clean Windows.

Now that you have more hours of sunlight pouring in through your windows, the dirt on them becomes pretty conspicuous. Take some time to give your windows a good cleaning, and inspect the trim around them as you go. Outdoor window trimmings and sills are vulnerable to rot, so check them out, as well.

  

These ideas should get you started as you clean things up and improve your home for the warmer weather. Ring's End provides a wealth of resources and qualified employees that can help you in your endeavors. Please stop into your local Ring's End today to get all you need for your upcoming home improvement projects.