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Concrete Washing And Sealing

In the Portland area it is a constant battle to keep our concrete outside clean with the rain we get.  It always seems like the winter brings us green and black stuff that grows on it and causes it to be slippery and dangerous. Many homeowners have pressure washers...

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The Right Way To Store Paint

The sun is out and we are painting homes all over the Portland area.  At the end of every job we will usually have left over paint that we like to leave behind for the customers to use for touch up painting later.  This paint can stay in very good condition for many...

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Re-Painting Your Lead Paint Home

If your home was built prior to 1978 you may have existing lead paint on the interior or exterior of the home.  If you are considering painting or doing any type of construction to your home you need to take this into consideration.  The older your home is the more...

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Summer Home Maintenance Ideas

Summer in Portland is a great chance to go around your home and make sure everything is in good condition before the rains come back.  At Absolute Painting we see so much damage to homes caused by weather and other simple items that could be avoided if caught early....

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Sun Damage

Sun damage is a very common problem in Oregon for many homeowners. At Absolute Painting we always inspect your home before giving you a paint bid to make sure that the surface is in good enough condition to paint. In many cases the sun has done damage to siding that...

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Exterior Painting Special Offer!

The sun is out and we are starting our 2014 exterior painting season this month.  Many of you have already contacted us regarding your exterior painting projects.  Thank you for calling early as our schedule is already getting pretty busy for the season. At Absolute...

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Busy Season Schedule

The hot weather has hit Portland for the summer and our schedule is filling up quickly.  This season is off to a fast start with the early sun we have had and our phone has been ringing off the hook.  A few customers are calling and getting a little frustrated that we...

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Yearly Inspections

Spring is upon us and many of you have already contacted Absolute Painting about your exterior painting projects for this season.  We have even started painted outside on the warmer days we have had the past few weeks.  It has always been our goal to not only paint...

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How To Fix Nail Pops And Settling Cracks

At Absolute Painting & Power Washing we visit a lot of homes every year. Most homes in the Portland area have either nail pops or some sort of settling cracks. These are typically from the home having areas that move more than others either from settling over time...

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Protecting Fences

At Absolute Painting & Power Washing we often get asked about how to stain a fence and what it does.  Staining your fence can do a couple things.  It will make the fence look nice and it will also help to protect it.   Fences are much like a deck as far as...

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