Tis the Year to Volunteer

As a painting company, we work in different cities and neighborhoods throughout the state.  We see families and individuals in need of assistance. Whether you belong to a volunteer organization like the LIONS CLUB, KIWANIS CLUB, and ROTARY CLUB or volunteer through a local church, school, or community group---just do it. 


Your contribution might be donating to a local food bank, serving at a soup kitchen, helping at a local library, an after school reading program, delivering food, shoveling walks, painting or fixing up residential areas.  


Your heart will be lighter and you will see the world in a new light.  Giving of yourself to lift another lifts you and makes your community a better place.

Seely Painting, Inc. 

Painting Basements

 Winter is a perfect time to complete interior projects because you are not distracted by exterior improvement projects. This week we will be working on an 1800 square foot basement project.  It includes a family room,  bathroom and bedrooms.


Here is a summary of the steps to paint and complete this project.

• Prime all bare wood trim surfaces.  Use a white lacquer sanding sealer.  Sealing the wood before painting is important.   If you don't the grain of the wood will raise when you paint it.
• Make sure you have proper ventilation and wear a respirator mask.  Open windows,  doors, and use fans to keep air from outside circulating.   
• Allow the primer to dry then lightly sand the surface.
• Caulk and putty the nail holes.
• Prime the sheet rock wall and ceiling surfaces with a flat sheet rock sealer, PVA, or a flat wall paint.  
• Allow the primer to dry then lightly pole sand the walls and ceiling surfaces. Use 150 grit sandpaper. 
• Prime the interior wood surfaces with a flat wall paint.   
• Lightly sand the doors with sanding sponges.  Use a fine or medium grit sand sponges.
• Dust and vacuum all areas and surfaces.   This is to prevent the sanding dust from getting in the final coat.
• Apply the final coat of paint.
• Choose colors that will complement you decor.  Give special consideration to the colors you choose for your basement because you will be in a darker enclosed area.  There are many color options that will help your basement be bright and cheerful.   Check with a quality paint store or interior decorator to help you make these choices.   Some paint stores have  decorators on site to help you with these choice.   And the best part there is no cost to you for their services.

Seely Painting, Inc.