Look outside. How does your house look from the street? Does the paint look brand-new, or is it chipping, flaking, and faded? Are you growing tired of the color you chose a few years ago? Feel like your home [...]
When you’re looking for paint, you might have a few things in mind: your budget, the color, the amount you need, and more. What about how environmentally friendly your paint is? Certain types of paint release fumes that are [...]
The practice of adding lead pigment to paint was once common. The lead made the paint more durable, making it perfect for painting homes. It wasn’t until decades later that health officials became aware of the hazards of lead [...]
Selecting the right contractor for your home‘s painting needs is a difficult, frustrating project. There are dozens of available options, so what should you be looking for in a contractor? How do you know if they’re asking a reasonable [...]
When it comes to color, there’s no “correct” palette. Preferences vary. One person’s ideal color might be a bright, bold pink, while someone else might prefer shades that are muted and earthy. But that doesn’t mean all color combinations [...]
Color can have a unique effect on our mood. It can make us happy, angry, or conjure up feelings of indifference. A home should reflect its owner—not just in terms of emotion, but style. Making use of color theory [...]
2020 was a year of unprecedented chaos. There was the pandemic; a tumultuous, drama-filled election; and the lack of familiar comforts such as family, regular outings, and either the workplace or school. With everything that’s been going on, chances [...]
Looking for the latest information? Read our updated guide: 9 Signs Your Portland Metro Home Needs Exterior Painting (Updated For 2026). Is your home’s exterior riddled with cracks, stains, or other damage? Has its [...]
Why is Prep Work so Important Before Painting? The prep work is very important for any paint project and is known as surface preparation. When the prep work is completed, the paint will stick and adhere better to [...]
For the average homeowner, painting can be messy and cumbersome. Even just touching up a spot in a room requires buying the paint, finding the right tool, protecting your floors and cleaning everything up. Professional painters use some tricks [...]
