Let’s debunk a myth right now about dark wall colors. It's a misconception that dark walls shrink a room. Dark wall colors do not make a room look small just like a light color will not cause the room to look any larger. Dark wall...
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? Unless you have previous experience and good knowledge of wood rot, leaving it to reputable paint professionals to detect...
It’s not unusual for one of our customers to ask us how often they should repaint the exteriors of their homes. The answer will depend in great part on where you live, how long it has been since you last painted your home, and the...
For a successful paint job, preparation is vital. Selecting a color is just a small part of an overall paint project. If you take your time and do a meticulous job prepping your space before you begin applying paint, you will be happier with the...
It’s not too late to perform some winterizing of your home if you haven’t already! This winter’s fluctuating temperatures could cause damage to a home - not to mention the loss of energy efficiency. As Northern Virginia professional painters, we can offer a few simple...
That’s right! We’re “Painting” it forward. Similar to the cultural phenomenon you see on social media where people pay for someone else’s coffee or doughnuts in line behind them, Home Works Painting has joined the national movement and will be doing our part by “painting”...
If you’ve lived in your home long enough, there’s a good chance that you’ve done some level of damage to your walls, ceiling, or woodwork. Whether it’s carrying groceries, bringing in luggage, or simply dropping something by accident, your walls can take a beating. In...
You have probably seen TV commercials about Paint/Primer In One from some of the big home improvement stores trying to market their top shelf paints. What many people don’t realize, is that Paint/Primer In One is a marketing strategy. It’s used by various manufacturers to...
Many professional painting companies like ourselves use a water based paint called latex, but why you may ask? Not only does latex paint have a much milder odor than other paints, but it is also much easier to apply and can be cleaned using just soap and water for those unwanted...
