Ace Hardware announces that it will reward a paint makeover to 1 high school in every state for the winners of its Helpful Hands campaign. For this it has entered into a partnership with local stores all over the country to fulfill its obligation of giving a $2000 paint makeover to high schools. Along with this, Ace also encourages others to get done a paint makeover while taking help from the tips by Lou Manfredini, Ace’s home expert, as below:

1. Select the appropriate paint

Places in the home where movement is high, like bathrooms, kitchens & hallways, Ace Hardware is offering Ace Royal Finest which comes with Scotchgard Protector to protect against marks, stains and scuffs.

2. Proper tools are to be used

The paint brushes and paint-rollers are to be used of a professional grade. The best brush varieties in this category can be Purdy and Wooster which paint evenly and ensure longevity. The rollers come with replaceable frames and are made out of heavy gauge bearing, good end bearings and a handle to accommodate extenders.

3. Prep the Space

One needs to fill in the holes and cracks before they start to paint. Also the painters tape needs to be applied well before in hand. Frog Tape, a product of Ace can help you do so efficiently as it has the technology to block paint and seal edges so as to prevent paint from entering through.

4. Paint like the Pros

While dipping the brush into paint to start painting, it should be kept in mind that only a third of the brush is dipped in order to avoid wastage and mess. One should also be careful enough to grasp around the metal band and hold the brush securely. While using the roller, one can easily work around 3-4 sq foot sections painting in a W pattern. The sections left in between can be painted with horizontal strokes over the vertical ones. This will help maintain pattern and smoothness of surface. To know more about the campaign and tips to paint and give a fresh look to your home, visit acehardware.com.