Of all our painting projects here in Northern Virginia, our annual Paint It Forward project is the most rewarding. This year we once again collaborated with the Stillbrave Childhood Cancer Foundation to do a pro bono paint job for a deserving individual or family who has been...
As a Northern Virginia painter, we use three ways to apply paint: brush, paint roller, or paint sprayer. On most projects, we use all three methods. Other times, only one is necessary. So, what's the difference and is one better than the other? While we have...
Ancient decorative painting: The history of decoratively painting human dwellings is ancient, dating back to our ancient ancestors. They used items readily available to them like sticks, palm leaves, bones, and even wood shavings to depict what mattered most to them. Much later, the ancient Egyptians...
A freshly painted room can be beautiful, but the odor from fresh paint can be unhealthy. Most paint brands today contain volatile organic compounds (VOC). VOCs can negatively impact your home's indoor air quality causing respiratory and other health issues. While VOC gasses typically evaporate...
Every so often, we need to revive wood trim by removing several layers of old paint. When you paint and repaint enough times, a trim's original appearance begins to lose its details and contours, detracting from its original beauty and craftsmanship. To restore the trim, we...
Price matching is a topic that comes up occasionally. Do we match a competitor's estimate? It's typically a potential client asking, but it also comes up once in a while from a past client. The short answer is that we do not match competitor's pricing,...
Did you know there are a few things you can do to help save you money the next time you hire a professional painter? Below are some handy tips for you. We recommend that you speak with the painting contractor as well because, depending on...
Structures built before 1978 could contain lead-based paint. Any paint flakes, chips, or dust can contain lead and post a serious health hazard. The Environmental Protection Agency (E.P.A.) has several helpful pamphlets on its website. There are strict protocols that must be adhered to when removing or...
As we spend more time outdoors in warmer weather, you might wonder if it's time to restate your wood deck. Typically, wood decks require restaining every two-four years. However, several factors could affect the frequency of restaining: Appearance Exposure Wood & Age ...
Have you ever inspected your home's window shutters? If you have, when was the last time? Window shutters, like your home's exterior, should be checked annually. We recommend that while you're inspecting your home for annual wear and tear, you should cast an eye at your shutters...
