It's that time of year when homeowners head back outdoors to enjoy the warmer weather. It's also when they're surprised to see that their deck stain isn't looking so great. Anyone who hires a professional to stain their deck should know what to expect. The basics...
If you'd like your home to express your personality, you can do it with your front door! It's the heart of your home's curb appeal and an excellent spot to make a public statement. You can be bold and select a bright color like teal...
As tempting as it might be to turn painting in your home into a DIY project, there are some things you should consider first. As Northern Virginia painters, we often caution friends, family, and even past clients who ask us about DIY that their project...
One of the first questions clients will ask us is, "How long will it take?" It's reasonable to wonder how long painters will be at your home. Typically, the length of a project depends on several factors, not the least of which is quality. As...
Painting multiple rooms in a house is always enjoyable for us because we get to transform a home with paint! That's just what we got to do recently for a family home in Annandale. Their home is our project profile this month. It's a look...
You should never receive (or, for that matter, ask for) a painting estimate over the phone or online. That is not how an experienced, reputable contractor will give you an estimate. There are several reasons why over-the-phone estimates without a visual evaluation of the work...
Are you thinking of replacing your kitchen cabinets because you're tired of the color or stain? You might not have to replace them. We have transformed kitchens by repainting the cabinets. It saves the homeowner thousands of dollars, and they get a beautiful new look! Here...
Sometimes a client is tired of wallpaper and wants us to remove it and paint in its place. We are always happy to help a client refresh the look of their home! We've learned a few things throughout our two decades as a painting contractor....
The main reason we take the time to write our blog is as a service to clients and potential clients across Northern Virginia. Our topics most often stem from questions we frequently receive or information we think would be valuable for clients to have. However,...
There's an old saying that goes something like: "Don't expect too much, and you'll never be disappointed." That might be the case at times, but when it comes to your painting contractor, we don't think it should be valid. It would be best if you...
