One of the most critical steps to exterior painting is preparation. For exterior paint to adhere correctly – and last longer – pressure washing is crucial in the process. In almost all cases, our painting crew will need to pressure wash the exterior of your home before painting it. Clean Surface is Critical: Your home’s exterior might look clean, but that doesn’t
Author: Jon King
What You Need to Know about Wall Cracks
As professional painters, we’ve been asked by clients why they have wall cracks. While cracks might look serious, they can be relatively common in new and older homes, including here in Northern Virginia. They are usually caused by normal house settling. However, there are some instances when settling is not the cause and indicate a bigger problem. Causes of Wall
When is a good time for exterior painting?
Summer days are fading, and so is your home’s exterior paintwork. So when should you schedule an appointment? When is a good time to do exterior painting? Spring, summer, and fall are ideal for exterior painting in the Northern Virginia region. Once the temperatures dip below freezing, it’s time to wait for warmer days. Let’s take a closer look. Timing
Boost Your Home’s Curb Appeal with these Tips
If your Northern Virginia home’s curb appeal is looking a bit dull or dated, there are a few things that can add value and boost its curb appeal. This can be very important if you’re planning on putting your home up for sale. An excellent first impression can draw buyers in to see its interior, while a house with flaking
5 Ways to Make Small Rooms Look Bigger
> Painting a home can do a lot more to it than give it a face lift. Today, many young homeowners are working with smaller budgets, so they can’t invest in renovations like removing walls and heightening ceilings to make rooms look bigger. One cost-effective way to make rooms feel and appear larger than they actually are is to paint
Do You Need a Primer Before Painting? It Depends!
High-quality paints are better than ever. Formulas are healthier than ever for air quality, provide better surface coverage, and the colors are more saturated. So does this mean you (or us) can skip using a primer when painting? The answer is: it depends on the project. The Role of a Primer: Primers contain a higher concentration of solids and an
Touching History by Painting Robert E. Lee’s Childhood Home
We touched history this summer! This past June, we painted some exterior areas of Robert E. Lee’s childhood home in Old Town Alexandria. The extraordinary red-brick home, constructed in 1795, is a registered Virginia landmark listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Some of the most famous figures of the last centuries, including George Washington and the Marquis de
3 Things You Should Do Before the Painting Crew Comes
> After spending so much time at home over the past year and a half, you’ve decided that your house’s exterior could use a new coat of paint. You don’t want to take this Herculean project on yourself, so you hire a residential painting company to do it for you. But then when you schedule the team to come and
Five Common Painting Mistakes to Avoid
As professional painters of almost two decades, we see many painting mistakes made by a previous painter or a homeowner. Here are five of the most common mistakes we see when it comes to painting. You need to know these before picking up a paintbrush or hiring a careless contractor.No Preparation: If you read our blog regularly, you’ll recognize this one
How To Use Painters Tape?
You may have come across different ways of using painter’s tape, but most probably, you will not know how to use painter’s tape the right way. Have you ever used it as one of the creative ways to decorate your house? It’s quite interesting, but that’s not all. In fact, it can even be applied to the walls and even