Northern Virginia's climate greatly influences the durability and appearance of your home's paint. It's hot, humid summers, cold winters, and varying weather patterns make it essential to understand how these conditions affect paint, enabling you to protect your home better. Summer Heat & Humidity Our summers are...
The simple answer is no. Using exterior paint indoors is unsafe because it can release dangerous airborne chemicals. The additives that make it resilient outside can harm your family's health when used indoors. (If you have already used exterior paint inside, we recommend using primer...
Over the last year or so, paint color trends have shifted toward deep colors, earthy tones, and timeless classics. Whether you're refreshing a single room or office or repainting your entire home, these trendy palettes offer inspiration for every style and space. 1. Bold and Deep:...
Lighting plays a significant role in how we perceive colors. Lighting can make a shade that looks ideal in one type of lighting appear entirely different in another. When choosing paint colors for a room, it's essential to consider how types of lighting can dramatically...
As longtime Northern Virginia painters, we know that maintaining painted walls and surfaces in a home can be challenging. With some preventive measures and regular care, you can keep them looking fresh and clean. Here are our five tips to help homeowners keep their painted...
Paint color selections don't have to be a guessing game. Most major paint manufacturers offer a phone app to help consumers choose a color, making these apps a handy tool! But no worries. As professional painters, we're happy to assist our clients with color selections,...
Benjamin Moore announced their pick for Color of the Year 2023. It's certainly a bold choice! Raspberry Blush 2008-30 is "the definition of charismatic color," according to the company. Raspberry Blush is a show-stopping, rich combination of red and orange. Its boldness is also reflected in the rest...
Benjamin Moore and Sherwin Williams recently released their colors of the year. We typically only work with Benjamin Moore, but I want to discuss both colors for inspiration and think the two colors work very well together. You should also note that if you ever see...
