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...
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...
CHEAPER ISN'T ALWAYS BETTER Cheaper isn't always better when it comes to hiring a paint contractor. Yes, you might save money up front, but there's an excellent chance that it will cost you more in the long run. Like most things, you usually get what you...
At some point, every homeowner has wondered how often they should repaint their home's exterior. There is no simple answer to how often. It depends a great deal on several factors we detail below for you as an experienced painting contractor. How often you need to...
To buy or not to buy! Sometimes clients ask their painting contractor if they should purchase the paint before the start of their project or if they should rely on us to buy it. There are some advantages and disadvantages, either way, so we thought...
A fairly common question a client will ask is: “What’s included in a paint job?” It’s a great question. While there's usually some difference from one job to another, there is a standard baseline for all our work. For example, preparation and clean-up are a...
