Outdoors
Painting
- The Paint Color Sets the Tone In Your Northern Virginia Home
- The Finish of the Paint is as Important as the Color in Your Northern Virginia Home
- Choosing a Paint Color to Set a Mood for Your Northern Virginia Home
- Prep Your Room For Paint
Remodeling and Improvements
Design and Implementation
Basement Remodeling -- remodel your basement to enjoy the extra space
- Ideas For Basement Remodeling Projects
- Create Your Own Home Gym with Basement Remodeling
- Types of Interior Doors for Your Northern Virginia Basement Remodel
- Built-in Bookcases Add to Your Northern Virginia Home’s Basement Remodeling
- Ideas on How to Use a Remodeled Finished Basement
Kitchen Remodeling -- bring your kitchen up to date with a full or partial remodel
- Five Simple Ideas For Your Northern Virginia Kitchen Remodel
- Kitchen Remodeling Ideas For Your Northern Virginia Home
- Choosing the Right Cabinets For Your Kitchen Remodeling Project
- Consider a Walk-In Pantry for Your Kitchen Remodeling Project
- Advantages of Installing Butcher Block Countertops for Your Northern Virginia Kitchen Renovation Project
- Functional Kitchen Island Ideas for Your Northern Virginia Kitchen Renovation
- Top Kitchen Countertop Materials for Your Northern Virginia Home
- A New Sink Goes a Long Way in Your Northern Virginia Bathroom Remodeling
Bathrooms
- Tips On Small Bathroom Remodeling Projects In Your Northern Virginia Home
- The Latest Bathroom Bells and Whistles – Are You Incorporating Them?
- Types of Sink Installations for Bathroom Remodeling
- Keep Your Remodeled Bathroom Organized
- Best Flooring Options for Your Northern Virginia Bathroom Remodel
Living Rooms
- Remodeling Your Northern Virginia Living Room
- Built-in Cabinets Could Be the Answer to Your Northern Virginia Remodeling Project
General
Projects
Northern Virginia
- Round Hill, VA — Kitchen and Bathroom Remodeling
- Reston, VA — Kitchen Remodeling
- Herndon, VA — Bathroom Remodeling
- Centreville VA — Basement Remodeling
- Great Falls VA — Home Remodeling
- Haymarket VA — Kitchen Remodeling
Washington, DC
Links
Interior — Materials, Supplies
Reico
Reico is located in Springfield, VA provides kitchen and bathroom cabinets. JJK proudly uses their products in our bathroom renovation projects.
www.reico.com
Kitchen and Bathroom Cabinets
Springfield, VA
Daltile
Daltile has a wide assortment of ceramic tiles and we use their products for both our kitchen and bath renovations and home additions.
www.daltile.com
Ceramic Tile
Happy Valley Home Center
If your looking for a good service from building materials supplier in NOVA (Northern Virginia) we recommend Happy Valley Home Center located in Fairfax, VA.
www.happyvalleyhomecenter.com
Inside — HVAC
Harvey W. Hottel
Inside — Mold Remediation and Asbestos Removal
RTS Environmental Services
Victory Mold Remediation
www.victorymoldremediation.com
Outside — Landscapers, Hardscapers, Fences, Decks, Patios, Porticos
Green Acres Landscapes
Lost Creek Landscapes
Hal Co Fences and Decks
Here at JJK Remodeling we recognize that not all projects require the assistance of a professional service company. We pride ourselves on the ability to provide consumers with the appropriate resources to see their dream projects become a reality. One of the most common home improvement projects conducted by homeowners is painting. Many homeowners consider painting to be the easiest of tasks. In many cases, painting projects can become overwhelming if not conducted in the appropriate manner. In order to save you on time, money, and energy, the staff a JJK Remodeling has put together a resource guide to bring comfort and ease to your next painting project.
Whether you live in a small colonial in Manassas, VA or a contemporary duplex like the ones found throughout Northern Virginia and in Reston, VA, painting does not have to be a dreaded task. Carefully preparing a room for painting is more than half the battle. To begin, carefully remove all paintings and fixtures from the walls. This includes both heating and electrical covers. It is best to put painter's tape over any exposed holes or receptacles let open after removing the faceplates. Next, carefully remove all furniture and decorative arrangements from the room completely. Some individuals believe that draping such items as couches and chairs will provide protection to the furniture as well as save you time and energy. The benefit of removing furniture totally from a room alleviates the presence of any obstacle. Removing all furniture from the room will also allow you to place plastic sheeting on the floor to protect from spills, splashes, and drips. Carefully remove all doorknobs and handles. Make sure they are marked so as to simplify their proper replacement.
Once your room has been cleared it is imperative to remove any wallpaper. Though it is tempting to paint over, wallpaper can ultimately leave your freshly painted walls looking undesirable. For best results, remove the wallpaper by saturating it with a wet sponge. Once the wallpaper has been removed there will most likely be adhesive left over. We recommend you purchase an adhesive remover from your local hardware store. Once adhesive remover has been applied to the walls, rise well, and let dry over a 24-hour period.
In order to guarantee a fresh smooth surface, repair all cracks and holes left in the walls. Purchase joint compound and a putty knife to fill all holes and cracks. Apply joint compound to the cracks or holes and smooth over with a putty knife. Once these small repairs have been made you are ready to sand your walls. Fine-grade sandpaper is ideal for smoothing the surface of your walls. Sanding your walls also creates a surface that is more desirable for adhesive paints.
After you have completed all of these tasks we suggest that you thoroughly clean the room in which you are working in. Vacuum any dust, paint, or other undesirable particles left over form your prep work. Also, clean the surface of your walls in order to create the ideal conditions for newly applied paint. A combination of detergent, bleach, and water should do the job. While washing your walls with this solution it is important to wear protecting rubber gloves and goggles in order to ensure optimum safety. Allow your walls to dry for a period of 24 hours. Once they have completely dried you are ready to paint.
Prepping your home before painting is critical and time consuming but necessary if your going to do the job correctly. JJK has been serving the residents and businesses with remodeling services for over 30 years. We provide remodeling services to area's throughout NOVA including Reston VA, Leesburg, VA, Centreville, VA. Arlington, VA, and Fairfax, VA. To schedule an estimate click here.