Generation after generation Thybony Paint and Wallpaper
continues its legacy as one of Chicago’s oldest and family owned
businesses.
Founded by William Thybony a Swedish immigrant in 1886
Thybony Paint has been a fixture in the Chicagoland community and the paint
supplier to many of the city’s greatest landmark buildings.
The family legacy continues today under the guidance of
James Thybony the grandson of William.
Being in business for more than 125 years is the result of
hard work focused around customer service and expertise.
Thybony will continue to paint the town for another 100
years!
In the painting world everything has its place and a roller
cover is no different. Many do it
yourself painters look at one thing when they choose a roller cover: PRICE! Unfortunately
for these folks the phrase “penny wise pound foolish” becomes all too
real.
Roller covers come in a variety of sizes and NAPs for a
reason. Choosing the wrong cover for
your roller can yield less then desirable results.
Before you start painting know your project!
First choose the right size:
If you’re painting a wall in your living room (or any large
surface) choose a large roller cover and cage.
Rollers come in a variety of sizes from mini to 12 inches.
9 inch rollers are the most
common size for painting walls or ceilings.
Also choose a roller cage with plastic ribs. These rollers cost a little bit more however
they last longer and cut down on splatter.
Mini rollers are ideal for painting trim, cabinets
or furniture. They are smaller and more
maneuverable then larger rollers.
Next choose
the right NAP:
NAP is the
fabric in which the roller cover is made.
Just like carpet, NAP on roller covers come in several different
lengths.
The more NAP
on a roller the more paint it will hold.
For example painting a stucco wall you will need a roller cover with
more NAP then a flat wall.
Guideline on choosing the right
NAP:
1/4-inch nap
for smooth or fine surfaces, such as new walls, ceilings, wood doors, and trim
3/8-inch nap
for smooth to light-textured walls
1/2-inch nap
for most walls and medium rough surfaces, such as textured plaster, and
concrete
3/4-inch nap
for rough surfaces, such as textured walls and ceilings, textured plaster, and
concrete
3/8- or
1/2-inch nap is a good general-purpose roller cover.
If you have
any questions please don’t hesitate to ask anyone of our painting professionals
at Thybony Paint. Hope this helps! Come and see us.
Just like any
painters tool, a paint brush is not just a paint brush. There are several things you need to know to
make sure you chose the right brush for your job.
The first
question you need to ask is do I need natural or synthetic bristles?
Natural bristles: If you’re using an-oil based paint, stain or varnish, then choose a
brush with natural bristles. A high
quality natural bristle brush will cost more, but it will produce greater
results. The better the quality of the
natural bristle the smoother the finish and gloss will be on your project.
Synthetic bristles: If you’re using a standard latex paint
for walls or trim, then synthetic is the way to go. Just like natural bristles the higher the
quality of the brush the better the results.
What size brush do I need?
That depends; like a roller a smaller brush is best for
trim, while a large brush is ideal for large surfaces.
1 or 2-inch angled sash brush is ideal for painting edges, trim
and window sills. An angled brush makes
it easier to paint corners or follow a tight line.
5-inch wall brush is good for walls, and ceilings.
For the most part the size and handle of a brush has to do
with personal preferences.
If you have
any questions please don’t hesitate to ask anyone of our painting professionals
at Thybony Paint. Hope this helps! Come and see us.
Prep! This is
one of the most important pieces of advice we can give to any painter. If you want professional results you have to
prep like a pro.
A good painters tape keeps
the paint from bleeding underneath it, it's easy to remove, and it doesn't take
the paint off with it. Painters tape is a must if you want
tight lines. It’s a tedious job but
pays off in the final product.
Painters tape
is relatively inexpensive. Most people
when they think of painters tape they think blue. ScotchBlue painters tape is a
workhorse. It’s been tried and tested
for years and applied right does a great job.
If you want
to spend a few extra dollars we recommend FrogTape. FrogTape has a chemical that blocks paint from
bleeding underneath the tape. We have
tested this product and stand by it
.
TIP! No matter what tape you choose don’t
let the paint dry over it. Try to remove
the tape within 2 hours of painting. This should reduce the chances of the paint
drying and coming off when you remove the tape.
If you have
any questions please don’t hesitate to ask anyone of our painting professionals
at Thybony Paint. I hope this helps! Come and see us.
Primer is the
foundation for any painting project.
Just like building a house you need a strong foundation. Primer creates an ideal surface necessary so
your painted walls look perfect.
Primers make
sure your paint adheres effectively. Primers seal porous surfaces and prevent
stains and previous colors from showing up underneath your paint job.
So how do you
choose the right primer? In this blog
well go over 4 different types of primers PVA, Bonding, BIN and Universal.
PVA: can be used to seal porous surfaces on bare
or previously painted drywall, plaster, wood and masonry. PVA can be brushed, rolled or sprayed. This is an interior and basic primer and
only seals porous surfaces.
Bonding:
these primers are great for painting ceramic, glass, tile, metal. Bonding primers make sure paint adheres to
glossy surfaces.
BIN: this
primer is known for its stain covering abilities. If you painting surfaces with smoke stains or
an area that is hard to cover and keeps bleeding use a BIN primer. BIN primers are also great for making a
drastic change in paint color for example changing a wall from red to
white.
Universal: is basically a 3in1 primer. It does the work of a PVA, Bonding and Bin
primer. One of the major benefits of a
Universal primer is it can be used for outdoor projects.
If you have
any questions please don’t hesitate to ask anyone of our painting professionals
at Thybony Paint. I hope this helps! Come and see us.
First all products sold by
Thybony Paint are regulated by the state and meet all safety standards.That being said many people are worried about
chemicals in their homes, especially if they live with small children, the
elderly or someone with a medical condition.
VOCs or Volatile Organic
Compounds are released as gasses and are found in in most paints, lacquers,
paint strippers, cleaning supplies, pesticides, building materials and
furnishings among others. In heavy doses
they can cause short or long term health problems most commonly headaches.
Thybony carries several no
VOC paints. These paints are great
alternatives because they are virtually odorless because they don’t emit
VOCs.
No VOC paints are ideal for
use in enclosed areas especially in the winter.
Because there are no VOCs there is no overwhelming paint smell and can
be used all year long.
If you have any questions don't hesitate to ask. I hope this helps! Come and see us.
Got a color?
Bring it in and well match it! An old
paint chip, color sample, piece of fabric, whatever it is we can match it.
To get the
right color you need more than just technology.
At Thybony the right color combination is achieved by mixing state of
the art technology and years of experience.
First we scan
your color with a spectrometer which gives us a color readout. We use the information from the spectrometer
to make the formula for your color. We
like to say the spectrometer gets us 80% to the perfect match. The next 20% is accomplished through
experience.
Unlike the
big box stores that just scan your color and mix; we make sure your color is
right before you take it home. After we
scan and mix your color with the spectrometer, we use our eyes to make sure
it’s the right match.
We have been
mixing colors for 125 years! Needless to
say we have learned a few tricks making us the place to go to get the right
color.
