Stepping into a freshly painted room can evoke a sense of renewal, but when peeling paint becomes the headlining feature, it's a mystery begging to be solved. Various culprits, from invasive moisture to the harshness of heat and humidity, conspire against the longevity of our beloved...
Warmer weather is an ideal time - before it gets too hot - to spruce up your home's curb appeal. Not only will you make your neighbors happy, but if you plan to list your home, great curb appeal can help sell your home. Here are...
A good contractor can help you achieve the aesthetic appeal you want. More importantly, they also help protect your home by ensuring the paint layer protects the underlying material, such as sheetrock or wood. To ensure you hire the right contractor, here are ten vital...
Spring is here! Daytime temperatures are warming up quickly—finally. April and May are great months to tackle some simple tasks around your home before the summer heat arrives. (That includes exterior painting, by the way!) Here is our list of spring to-dos. 1) Inspect the Exterior Inspect...
What should you do with old paint cans? In most communities, just tossing them into the garbage isn't an option. There are rules regarding the safe (and environmentally friendly) disposal of paint cans. We recommend checking with your local community or county's requirements. However, here are a...
Embrace Paint Colors You Love When selecting a paint color, we always advise clients to be confident in their color selections. There are several reasons for this advice, not the least: you should love what your home (or office) looks like. Selecting colors you are drawn...
Should you paint your home yourself instead of hiring a professional painter to save money? It might be tempting because you think it will save you money. However, that's not a typical outcome. So, before you DIY your home painting project, there are some crucial...
Winter is over and now's a good time to start thinking about spring and what that can mean for home maintenance. So, let's talk about wood rot: what it is, how to avoid it, and what it can do to your home. What is Wood Rot For...
Maintaining your home's paint job is essential for aesthetic reasons and protecting the underlying material. Before you hire a paint contractor, here are ten questions you should pose to them. Working with the right contractor is critical for the outcomes. A paint job is an investment...
These are the most common issues or mistakes in paint projects by inexperienced homeowners or other paint contractors. These are easy to avoid, though. As experienced Northern Virginia painters, we can't stress enough the importance of good prep work and using high-quality materials and equipment...
