A high-quality exterior paint job enhances your home's curb appeal and, more importantly, acts as a protective barrier against the elements. To ensure your investment lasts as long as possible, follow these essential maintenance tips. 1. Keep Your Exterior Clean Dirt, mold, and mildew can break down...
While trends like millennial pink come and go, earth tones, particularly shades of brown, have enduring appeal. Despite being overshadowed in recent years by cooler shades like gray and white, brown tones are regaining popularity for their warmth, versatility, and grounding effect. We've seen their resurgence in...
A room has five walls: the four vertical walls and the ceiling. Unless you are an interior design professional, the ceiling is often the forgotten fifth wall. Most people default to white, thinking it's the only way to maintain a bright, open feel. But if you...
Northern Virginia's climate greatly influences the durability and appearance of your home's paint. It's hot, humid summers, cold winters, and varying weather patterns make it essential to understand how these conditions affect paint, enabling you to protect your home better. Summer Heat & Humidity Our summers are...
The simple answer is no. Using exterior paint indoors is unsafe because it can release dangerous airborne chemicals. The additives that make it resilient outside can harm your family's health when used indoors. (If you have already used exterior paint inside, we recommend using primer...
Lighting plays a significant role in how we perceive colors. Lighting can make a shade that looks ideal in one type of lighting appear entirely different in another. When choosing paint colors for a room, it's essential to consider how types of lighting can dramatically...
As longtime Northern Virginia painters, we know that maintaining painted walls and surfaces in a home can be challenging. With some preventive measures and regular care, you can keep them looking fresh and clean. Here are our five tips to help homeowners keep their painted...
Painting is more than just getting out a paintbrush and dipping it into some paint. Different surfaces require specific techniques to achieve a professional finish, and proper surface preparation is also vital to achieving a lasting professional look. Here is how to paint different surfaces: Walls Preparation: ...
Paint color selections don't have to be a guessing game. Most major paint manufacturers offer a phone app to help consumers choose a color, making these apps a handy tool! But no worries. As professional painters, we're happy to assist our clients with color selections,...
Benjamin 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...
