Who doesn't love a before-and-after project? And it's even more interesting when it involves stripping floral wallpaper and applying a bold color in its place! That was part of a project we did recently for a homeowner in Vienna, VA. The results speak for themselves,...
What you need to know about the cost of cabinet painting To paint or not to paint cabinets is a somewhat common dilemma these days for homeowners considering their options. We can't tell you what to do, but we can address a related question: how much...
Hiring someone to perform work in (or on) your home is somewhat of an act of faith, especially if it's the first time you work with them. We understand that just as we know that some clients prefer to buy the paint themselves rather than...
"How soon are you available?" is a question we hear rather often, and it's a fair one to ask. Whether asking when they call to schedule an estimate or once the estimate is in-hand, we can understand wanting to know just when we're available. As...
Last month, we painted a newly constructed home for Mary and Joe, a couple returning from Germany. After a walk-through assessment and chat with them, we sent our estimate and were looking forward to working with them. New construction painting is a clean slate for both...
It's that time of year when we talk about color trends for the upcoming year. While color preferences are personal, there are color design trends you should consider - especially if you don't want your home to look outdated. And if you're putting your house...
Participating in the annual Paint It Forward charitable project is something we look forward to every year. Helping a family in our community is important to us, and when it's someone facing serious health challenges, it's especially close to our hearts. We volunteer our time and...
As 2018 draws to a close, it's a good time to assess what projects you might want or need to line up for 2019. Interior and exterior painting, minor as well as significant repairs, regular maintenance, and general upkeep are all good things you should...
As Northern Virginia painting contractors, we enjoy profiling projects on our blog because it offers a "before and after" glimpse of other homes we've worked on. If you regularly follow our blog, you'll note that the houses are diverse in size and style and projects...
One or two coats if using a primer and paint product? Clients often assume that if they (or we) use a primer and paint all-in-one product, it automatically means only one coat of paint is needed. That's not necessarily the case. While using a primer does...
