One or two coats if using a primer and paint product? Clients often assume that if they (or we) use a primer and paint all-in-one product, it automatically means only one coat of paint is needed. That's not necessarily the case. While using a primer does...
If you have beautiful trim work you want to show off in your home, don't feel that you have to paint the walls a bold color to show off the trim. You have another option: a lighter color with less contrast. Yes, really! Bold Contrast: Typically, our...
02-26-18 Understanding VOCs and Paint Odor You may, at times, be curious about why paints smell the way they do. Some of our clients have a sensitivity to smell, which can cause nausea or headaches. Even paints that are low in volatile organic compounds (VOCs) still...
Most of the time, things go very well with our projects. As an experienced contractor, we ask a lot of questions before we take on a job. We meet with clients onsite to understand the scope of the work and their expectations both for what...
Removing old wallpaper is a daunting task. There is no nicer way of putting it. As one of the leading painting contractors in Northern Virginia, wallpaper removal is one of the services we offer. It can be very messy and time-consuming, and if it’s not...
One thing we hear from our customers is they want to do something different with their walls or rooms. Of course, we would always recommend a fresh coat of paint to brighten things up. But we also recommend considering adding moldings such as crown or...
