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...
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...
Let us offer a few words of advice for do-it-yourselfers thinking of spray painting their home’s interior. We can understand wanting to save time when it comes to any household project, including interior painting, but spray painting might not be the way to go about...
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...
If you have ever needed to select a paint color, you know it's not always easy! It can be a big challenge to find the right paint color. So, where do you begin? Where do you find inspiration for color? Here are some ideas we...
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...
If you’ve got a grimy walkway or your deck is graying, it may be time to get those surfaces pressure washed. Although you can rent or buy a pressure washer, you need to understand how it is properly used. It's important to understand how much...
All the snow that has come and gone this winter has probably left some people with more than just a head cold. Spring is the best time to check the exterior of your house to see if any damage has been done. Here are some things...
