How to paint straight lines
One of the biggest challenges for a homeowner or painting contractor is painting lines that look perfectly straight. At Absolute Painting & Power Washing we have been working on perfecting this for many years now. Often times we are trying to make a straight...
Exterior Painting in Winter?
At Absolute Painting & Power Washing we often get asked if we can paint your exterior in the cold/wet weather. The answer often depends on many factors. What type of surface are we painting? What is the temperature of the air and the surface to be painted?...
Paint your new home prior to moving in
Spring is quickly approaching the Portland area and the housing market appears to be looking better all the time. Homes are selling much quicker now and in many cases selling within days of being listed. If you are buying or have already purchased a home, you...
Do not be afraid of the Gray
I can’t tell you how many times I hear “but the skies are so gray here, I can’t do gray walls.” So here’s the thing with gray it is as simple yet complex as any other color. It can take on warm and cool tones and makes a rich backdrop to many colors because of its...
Layering Color
Color is so personal and if you have a whole house/condo to paint it can be a bit overwhelming. Finding a color palette that speaks to you is the perfect place to start. Let the architecture of a space guide you as to what should be highlighted. Is there a wall of...
Last Minute Holiday Decorating
I know there are a lot of people out there stressing over holiday decorating, feeling they are running out of time (and money) to get the house ready for entertaining. Maybe thinking "I should do more" or "it doesn't look like enough." Here are some tips and tricks...
2014 Color Trends
The color trends for 2014 are out and there are more variations than I expected to see. The trend we’ve been seeing in home furnishings, fashion to automobiles is towards subtle, soft colors. Not just the whites, ecru and grays these whispery soft tones are in pinks,...
Best Paint Companies
At Absolute Painting & Power Washing we get asked which company makes the best paints quite often. That is a difficult question to answer and it really depends what you are looking for. Each company makes low end paints and high end paints. Paint manufacturers...
Layering Color
Color is so personal and if you have a whole house/condo to paint it can be a bit overwhelming. Finding a color palette that speaks to you is the perfect place to start. Let the architecture of a space guide you as to what should be highlighted. Is there a wall of...
Slippery When Wet
At Absolute Painting & Power Washing our goal is to help you save money by doing preventative maintenance on your home. Repairs to your home can get extremely expensive and we see them all the time. In most cases if you take the time to do a simple home inspection...
