Lightmen Daily

Your paint job is only as good as your tools. This guide covers everything you need to know about choosing the right brushes, rollers, and applicators for any project.

Dreaming up a project is fun — but making it happen takes planning. This guide walks you through every stage, from your first inspiration to the final brushstroke.

Think all paint is the same? Think again. In this guide, we’ll break down the real differences between interior and exterior home painting so you can pick the right product for the job.

Thinking about painting your home yourself? This guide breaks down the real benefits and challenges of DIY painting so you can decide whether to grab a roller or call Lightmen Painting.

Let’s be honest: picking paint colors is like online dating. The swatch on the screen looks perfect, but when you meet it in real life, it’s not what you pictured. That dreamy “cool gray” suddenly looks blue, or that bold navy turns the room into a cave. That’s why smart homeowners (and every pro crew at Lightmen Painting) rely on paint samples and digital visualization tools before committing to gallons of paint.

In this article, we’re breaking down the myth of thicker coats, when extra paint actually helps, when it hurts, and how to approach coverage like a pro.

So you’re staring at that outdated floral wallpaper from 1996, wondering, “Can I just slap some paint over this and call it a day?” I get it. Removing wallpaper is a nightmare — it flakes, it tears, and somehow you end up sweating in socks on a Tuesday. But before you break out the roller, let’s talk about the truth: will painting over wallpaper always cause bubbles? The answer?

Ah, Portland — land of endless coffee, flannel shirts, and rain. Lots of rain. So naturally, one of the top fears we hear from homeowners is this: "Won’t the rain ruin my fresh paint job?" Let’s separate the soggy fiction from the fact. Because while paint and water are like oil and vinegar when mixed the wrong way, Portland’s weather isn’t the death sentence for exterior painting that people think it is. You just have to know what you’re doing — and at Lightmen Painting, we do.

Repairing and painting damaged drywall? If you’ve just found a patch, dent, or hole in your wall, you’re not alone. Drywall damage is one of the most common headaches homeowners and pros alike face. The good news?

If you want to level up from “just another painter” to a certified, in-demand pro, painter courses are your golden ticket. These programs cover everything from surface prep and brush control to advanced finishes and client management. Whether you’re starting out, sharpening existing skills, or aiming to run your own painting business, structured training can save you years of trial and error—and put you on the fast track to higher-paying work.

If your home has a voice assistant, robot mop, and lighting scenes named “vibes,” but your walls still scream 1990s builder beige... you're living a lie. Welcome to Smart Home Painting — the bold, tech-savvy way to paint your space so it works with your devices, not against them.

Most people treat their ceiling like it’s drywall wallpaper. Just… there. White. Boring. Invisible. But guess what? Your ceiling is the fifth damn wall. And it deserves better than being the paint equivalent of unsalted rice. If you want your space to actually say something about you (besides “Hi, I’m afraid of commitment”), then it's time to flip the color on your ceiling.