Review sites are more popular than ever. While painting contractors of yesterday relied almost entirely on print advertising and word of mouth, the landscape has changed. Today’s consumers, especially millennials, are drawn to the web to make purchasing decisions, including selecting a painting contractor. While personal recommendations will always be valuable and reliable, online reviews are catching up. They can …
Cabinet painting seems to be at the height of popularity. With light-and-bright kitchens being on trend, many homeowners choose to kick off their remodeling project with renovated cabinets. Many have found the cost of painting cabinets to be far more affordable than replacing. With new paint and updated hardware, homeowners can go from dated natural oak cabinets to modern white …
One of the things that makes a home truly yours is showing your unique style. Interior paint is one of the best ways to do this, and even a small change can showcase exactly who you are. There are a number of ways you can use interior paint in unique ways to create a space people will ooh and ahh …
It’s that time of year! It’s the height of summer. The sun is its brightest, and hottest, and Seattle is in full-on summer mode! It’s a joyous time to be in our city, but those of us in the painting trade have been vigorously working to make magic happen in our busiest time of year. Our field staff have been …
If you are looking to re-side your home and want to evaluate the pros and cons of each siding type, or if you would simply like more information on the type of siding on your home, this blog contains a summary of common house siding types in the Puget Sound region and beyond. As a Seattle house painting contractor, we …
This is a guest post by Paul Denikin who blogs at dadknowsdiy.com. Paul Denikin enjoys working on DIY home repair projects. He learned to navigate the world of DIY while raising a child with special needs. Most homeowners have a long list of items they need, especially first time homeowners. If you’ve got a friend or family member on your …
This is a guest post by Paul Denikin who blogs at dadknowsdiy.com. Paul Denikin enjoys working on DIY home repair projects. He learned to navigate the world of DIY while raising a child with special needs. Even if you live in a place with milder winters where extreme cold isn’t a huge issue, the season can still bring a significant …
You’ve made the decision. It’s time to paint your home! You’ve done your research, decided what colors and sheen you would like for your walls or exterior siding. You run out to the local home improvement store, and pick up the amount of paint you believe you’ll need. Now, all you need is a professional to apply the paint for you. …
In one of our earlier blogs, we discussed interior paint sheens and tips on where they are best applied. In today’s edition, we’ll discuss exterior paint sheens! Like interior paints, exterior paints are available in a variety of sheens. The tips below will help you choose the best sheen for your exterior surfaces. Flat Like its interior counterpart, flat exterior paint …