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Accent Walls: Six Important Dos and Don’ts

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    Accent Walls: Six Important Dos and Don’ts

    Accent walls are one of the easiest ways to add personality and interest to a room — but done incorrectly, they can make a room feel disjointed instead of thoughtfully designed.

    August 19, 2026
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    Creative Ideas for Leftover Paint

    Most professional paint jobs will have at least a little bit of leftover paint. When there's leftover paint at the end of one of our projects, we typically label the cans and leave them with the homeowner.

    October 22, 2018
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    Summer Sun and Exterior Painting

    Summer is here, and the Northern Virginia sun is at its full-on brightest. It's not just a great time to be outside enjoying everything this area has to offer; it's also a good time to address home improvement projects such as exterior painting.

    August 16, 2018
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    How do you distinguish one painting contractor from another?

    How do you distinguish one painting contractor from another? There are several ways you can do it, but one reliable measure is to gauge the quality of their tools and equipment.

    August 7, 2018
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    Six Year Warranty

    Most painting contractors offer a one year warranty - or at most, two years. Our warranty, however, sets us apart from others across Northern Virginia.

    July 10, 2018
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    Can we use cheap paint?

    Clients often ask us if they can buy the paint instead of us. Sometimes they think they’re saving money.

    July 2, 2018
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    Important Questions and Answers

    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.

    June 8, 2018
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    Transform Your Room With Molding

    Transform Your Room With Molding We often extol the virtues of repainting a room to transform its look.

    May 31, 2018
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    Dry Erase Paint

    When our clients and friends ask us for our professional opinion of chalkboard paint, we turn it back to them with two questions: How do you intend to use the surface?

    August 11, 2017
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    How to insert vibrant color into your home

    Grey and white are still popular neutrals these days, but that doesn’t mean you have to live in an entirely monochromatic home.

    July 21, 2017
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    Can You Paint Vinyl Siding?

    Our customers often ask us if they can paint vinyl siding when it starts to look worn. In most cases, you can paint vinyl siding.

    July 10, 2017
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    Questions to ask a Paint Estimator

    We’d like to offer you some advice on what to ask a paint estimator or us before your next home project.

    June 27, 2017
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    Powerwashing

    Now is a good time in Northern Virginia area to begin preparing your home’s exterior for hot summer days and outdoor entertaining.

    June 13, 2017
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    Father’s Day

    Father’s Day this year is just a few weeks away on June 18. What are you giving to the father in your life?

    June 2, 2017
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    Is your home ready for summer?

    Are you ready for summer? The weather is warming up and it’s time to start thinking about getting your Northern Virginia area home ready for summer.

    May 16, 2017
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    Selecting Paint Colors

    If you have ever needed to select a paint color, you know it's not always easy!  It can be a big challenge to find the right paint color.

    April 17, 2017
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    Wood Rot

    Have you checked your home’s exterior for wood rot recently? Do you know how to check for it and what to do if you find it?

    April 6, 2017
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    Spring into Action for Exterior Painting

    It’s not unusual for one of our customers to ask us how often they should repaint the exteriors of their homes.

    March 27, 2017
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    Apps for Paint Colors

    Technology is quickly changing the face of professional services such as painting and color selections.

    March 15, 2017
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    Prep Work

    For a successful paint job, preparation is vital. Selecting a color is just a small part of an overall paint project.

    March 5, 2017
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    Refresh Your Home on a Budget

    Here are five things you can do to refresh your home’s look without investing a lot of money.  If you're handy around the house, you can save more money by doing them yourself.

    November 29, 2016
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