One of the most critical steps to exterior painting is preparation. For exterior paint to adhere correctly - and last longer - pressure washing is crucial in the process.
October 12, 2021
One of the most critical steps to exterior painting is preparation. For exterior paint to adhere correctly - and last longer - pressure washing is crucial in the process.
October 12, 2021As professional painters, we've been asked by clients why they have wall cracks. While cracks might look serious, they can be relatively common in new and older homes, including here in Northern Virginia.
October 4, 2021Summer days are fading, and so is your home's exterior paintwork. So when should you schedule an appointment?
September 23, 2021If your Northern Virginia home's curb appeal is looking a bit dull or dated, there are a few things that can add value and boost its curb appeal.
September 17, 2021We touched history this summer! This past June, we painted some exterior areas of Robert E. Lee's childhood home in Old Town Alexandria.
August 31, 2021As professional painters of almost two decades, we see many painting mistakes made by a previous painter or a homeowner.
August 20, 2021We're sometimes asked if we can apply just a single coat of paint to an exterior when we're doing a project.
August 12, 2021Residential painters know how much color can affect perception, including your home's interior and exterior paint colors.
August 4, 2021Painter's tape isn't just for painting! There are some very creative uses for it around the house. You don't have to be a Picasso or even particularly creative to put the tape to some good use.
June 21, 2021A service we provide as painting contractors is wood deck staining. These before and after pictures speak for themselves - staining wood can completely transform the look of wood.
June 3, 2021What makes a paint job look amateurish? If you've ever tackled a big paint job yourself, instead of hiring professionals, you might know the answer to this question.
May 26, 2021Crown and trim molding can do so much for a space. An otherwise plain feature in a room can be transformed into something more elegant, more architecturally appealing.
May 18, 2021We recently wrote about how you might be able to keep your business open while we repaint for you. Today, we'd like to discuss updating your commercial space with paint.
May 10, 2021You can get creative with your wood trim or stay traditional! You can go all out with color or paint it white.
April 30, 2021REFINISHING: If you like your kitchen's layout and cabinet fonts and the cabinets are in decent condition, refinishing is probably a good option.
April 21, 2021You don't need to look at the calendar to know it's pollen season. If you typically suffer from allergies, your body has already alerted you that it's allergy season!
April 13, 2021Some of the most interesting - and satisfying - projects we get are about more than painting. Today's project profile focuses on one such project we did a few months ago!
April 5, 2021Do you love your home but are ready for a new exterior look? Repainting your home's exterior and adding new accent features or colors can transform its look.
March 18, 2021As a Northern Virginia painting contractor, we know very well that homes often have red brick inside and outside.
March 10, 2021The last ten or so months have offered a reminder of the importance of home and the spaces we occupy daily. Our work as a painting contractor in Northern Virginia has never been more important to us, and our commitment to helping our clients hasn't diminished.
March 2, 2021The transformative power of paint and new wainscoting is evident in an Ashburn, Virginia project we completed recently!
February 22, 2021It's probably no surprise that repainting the interior of your Northern Virginia home is far less expensive than remodeling it.
February 15, 2021Whether you are interested in another contractor or us, we want to offer you some tips as a Northern Virginia painter.
February 5, 2021Benjamin 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 a color you like by a manufacturer that's not Benjamin Moore, it's not a problem.
January 29, 2021Northern Virginia winters are a good time to have us repaint your home's interiors. We might even be able to do exterior painting.
January 21, 2021We love working with our clients to personalize their Northern Virginia homes. Chalkboard paint is one way to do that.
January 13, 2021Renovating your home typically means some repainting at some point. The critical question is: when should repainting take place?
January 4, 2021The highly-regarded Pantone Color Institute has selected a sunny yellow called Illuminating (PANTONE 13-0647) as one of its two "Color of the Year 2021".
December 18, 2020You should know several things about professional estimates for a painting project, including the best way to obtain, evaluate, and compare estimates.
November 23, 2020As a Northern Virginia paint contractor, we get a fair number of inquiries about repainting kitchen cabinets.
November 16, 2020