Painting the whole interior of your home white or a light shade is no longer the way to go. While it’s a safe choice and does make a room appear brighter and bigger, it has become trendy to opt for brighter or dark colours. Not convinced yet? Keep reading and let me explain.

Dark Paint Colours in Small Rooms

Dark paint colours like navy, grey or even black have always been considered a no-no, especially in smaller rooms, but not any more.

Unlike a white room that reflects light, a dark room reflects less. Because the dark paint absorbs the light, it blurs the edges of the room, giving the illusion of more space.

Pros of Dark Paint Colours

• Gives a dramatic look and feel to any space
• Will make a room feel warm and cosy
• It makes your wall art stand out
• Hiding hideous cables has just become easier
• It’s easy to maintain and won’t show dirt marks as quickly

Cons of Dark Paint Colours

• Might heat the room up faster due to absorption of sun rays
• Paint colour might fade faster
• Unforgiving when it comes to imperfections
• Can be difficult to cover up with a lighter colour

Paint Colours to Make a Room Look Brighter and Bigger

As previously established, a dark colour paint can be used make a small room seem bigger, if there’s sufficient sunlight that is.

It is believed that white, neutrals and light shades of yellow, blue and green helps to make a room look lighter and also bigger. This is because these colours reflect light.

If you aren’t sure about the paint colour that will work for your home interior, get in touch with the professionals at Sipenda Painting Contractors. Not only are they reliable painters in Pretoria, they are also affordable and more than qualified to give you professional results.

There is nothing more unsightly than a faded, oil-stained driveway. Your home can be as gorgeous as any but if your driveway is neglected, it will negatively affect the look and feel of your home exterior.

Unfortunately, oil stains and fading is inevitable and with time your driveway will end up looking less than appealing. Our hot South African sun might even speed up the process. But it doesn’t have to stay that way!

Can I Paint My Paving?

It is absolutely possible to paint your paving but you have to use a specific type of paint for the best results. Acrylic paving or concrete paint will do wonders for your driveway or patio. But before you take out your paintbrush and start painting, you’ll have to give them a thorough clean first.

How to Clean Paving Bricks

It is important to note that using acid or bleach to clean your paving is not recommended since it can damage the surface of the paving. For oil and grease stains, it’s better to clean them with soap and water right after they appear. Older stains are more challenging to get rid of and you might want to consider getting a professional to assist you.

If you’ve recently had any construction done to your home, you might be stuck with plaster, concrete or paint marks in which case it’s best to get help from an expert as well.

Paving Cleaning Companies

There are many paving cleaners and painters in Pretoria and surrounding areas. So how do you find a credible painting contractor? You look at the work they’ve done previously and you speak to some of their happy clients.

Sipenda Painting Contractors has been in the painting business for over six years. While painting is our main game, we also offer other services like window cleaning, damp proofing and high-pressure cleaning Pretoria.

If you need help from a professional to clean your concrete paving, get in touch with the team for a free quote today.