Are you thinking of repainting your home? That’s not a small project. If you’re doing it yourself, it’s an even bigger project. There’s moving and covering furniture, protecting floors, prepping walls, making needed repairs, and picking the correct paint – all before you even start painting. And that’s not all that needs to be done! So, if you’re planning on
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Boost Your Home’s Value with Exterior Painting
> If you’re trying to sell your house, you’re probably looking for ways to boost your home’s value and appeal significantly. Well, there’s one thing that can help you accomplish just that – exterior painting. A quality paint job will not only entice prospective buyers, but it will save them from having to do it themselves for several years. If
Tips for Accurate Wall Color Representation
Selecting a wall color can be tricky. Our experience and expertise as painters in the Northern Virginia area have taught us a lot about color perception related to color selection. So, we thought we’d share our dos and don’ts for accurate color selection to help you avoid being disappointed. A blue swatch might not look so blue once it’s painted
5 Priceless Tips for Painting from Professionals
> You turn the TV off after watching several shows on HGTV and the DIY Network, and you feel the urge to tackle a home project on your own. You decide to paint your bedroom—your sacred space. Although few people will get the privilege of seeing your work, you will view it every day, so you want it to look
Should I paint or stain? Is there a Difference?
Paint and stain can be similar and do similar things but aren’t the same. Confused? As experienced painting contractors just outside of DC, we’re happy to explain the differences – and similarities – between paint and stain.How are they similar?Both paint and stain have the same job: to protect the surface material. While doing that, paint and stain can both enhance
4 Simple Ways to Create a Timeless Look in the Bathroom
> When you purchased your home, you weren’t in love with the bathroom. Something about it just feels outdated. You want to give it new life and style, but renovations are expensive with about a 70 percent return on your investment. Although you don’t intend to sell your house in the near future, you’re also concerned about making your bathroom
Which Comes First: Painting or Renovating?
Ready to tackle a renovation project in your Northern Virginia home? You’ll also need to do some repainting, but you’re not sure which comes first – paint or renovate?You might think painting comes first, but it all depends on the project. What’s being done – and where it’s being done – can influence when you should paint. A reputable painting
How to Paint Your Home in Compliance with HOA
> Are you tired of your home’s exterior paint? You may be interested in adding a fresh coat of paint to improve the look of your property. However, if you live in a neighborhood with a community homeowner’s association, you’ll have to get HOA board approval before starting your project. Unfortunately, getting the green light may not be as easy
Project profile: The power of paint – from black to white!
It might be our job, but we love transforming a space with paint color! Our recent Chantilly, VA project is an excellent example of how paint can change a home’s aesthetic.The home had a lot of black trim – from baseboards to crown molding and wall trim. We repainted the black (there was a lot of it) to white. That
Help! There’s paint on my carpet!
Don’t panic if you spilled paint onto your carpet while doing some touch-up painting! There are a few things you can do to remove the paint. Most importantly, try to remove the paint while it’s still wet. Removing dry paint from carpeting is a bit tougher but not necessarily impossible. The easiest paint to remove is latex because it’s water-soluble. Oil-based is harder to