We can't say it enough. Preparation is the most critical step to painting. As professional painters in Northern Virginia, we'd add that ensuring a clean surface part of the prep process. When it's an exterior surface, then pressure washing is a must-do part of the...
It's not often that we get to do a project with a personal connection to one of our employees. However, a recent paint and molding job we did brought one of our estimators, back into their childhood home in the Fairfax, VA area. The project...
Most painting contractors offer a one year warranty - or at most, two years. Our warranty, however, sets us apart from others across Northern Virginia. We offer our clients a comprehensive six-year warranty which includes labor and material. That difference of four to five years...
Clients often ask us if they can buy the paint instead of us. Sometimes they think they’re saving money. We certainly understand that! Whenever possible, we will do our best to save a client money. However, buying cheaper paint isn't always the way to do...
Where there is wood, warmth, oxygen, and moisture, there is the possibility for wood rot. If you live in Northern Virginia and have wood anywhere in your home, particularly outdoors, you might have wood rot. We recommend you check your home inside and out each...
Below is Part Two of last week's blog post: "Important questions clients ask us - and our answers to them". As professional painters in Northern Virginia, we understand that you might want to ask us a few things before you hire us. Communicating with our...
As professional painters, we always encourage clients to ask questions throughout their project. But, it’s equally important that you ask questions before you hire us. Why? So, that you enter into a contract with us feeling confident about your project and our process. With that...
Transform Your Room With Molding We often extol the virtues of repainting a room to transform its look. However, it’s not the only way to change things up. Moldings, which we also install as painting contractors in Northern Virginia, can add interest and depth to a...
It's not unusual for us to hear from clients asking how frequently they should re-stain their deck. The answer depends mostly on the deck’s exposure to the elements (is it covered?), its age, and even the quality of the previous stain job. Most decks require...
We have to brag for a moment because we're excited. The (savvy) readers of Northern Virginia Magazine have selected Home Works Painting as one of the top eight paint contractors in Northern Virginia! We realize it might not be a Nobel Prize, but it's worth...
