Painting Textured Walls: To Paint or Not to Paint
Depending on what part of the country you live in, you may or may not have walls that have texture on them. On the West Coast, we tend to have a lot of texture on our walls and don't have a lot of smooth walls. The most popular texture on our walls is what we call...
Budgeting for Commercial Interior Painting
Commercial interior painting involves more than just applying a new coat of paint; it's a complex process influenced by factors such as business operations, deadlines, and special equipment needs. This article provides an insightful overview of these considerations,...
Planning Your Commercial Exterior Painting Project
Residential and commercial exterior painting projects are usually quite different when it comes to planning. When we do a residential painting project we typically need to coordinate the work with one or two people. Doing a commercial painting project can involve...
19 Off White Paint Colors for a Fresh Look
At Absolute Painting & Power Washing we have seen many color trends come and go over the last 30+ years. Twenty years ago we saw many bold dark colors being used and many colors and accent walls in various rooms in the home. Ten years ago we saw more of the gray...
Lead Based Paint: Dangers, Detection, & Remediation
Do you live in a home built before 1978? If you do, you should understand that your home could contain old paint that contains lead. Lead based paint was used almost exclusively in older homes and buildings up until the 1960s. The older the home or building, the more...
Essential Steps to Prevent Paint Failure
Painting your home’s interior or exterior might seem straightforward, but there are nuances to ensuring a lasting finish. In this short article, we’ll delve into the causes of common paint pitfalls and learn from the insights of professional painters. Let’s begin! How...
How Much Does it Cost to Paint a House?
One of the most common questions we get at Absolute Painting is how much does it cost to paint my home? We get that phone call about once per week at least. This is a very difficult question as every house is different in terms of the work it may need, the type of...
How to Paint a Ceiling
Painting ceilings is not the easiest chore for a homeowner to take on as it can be quite challenging. We’ll explain why ceiling painting is not as easy as other interior painting so you can decide if you want to take on the challenge yourself or hire a professional...
Can You Use Exterior Paint Inside?
With over 30 years of exterior and interior painting experience, we’re happy to answer questions about the process and painting materials. Let’s begin by answering if you can you use exterior paint inside… Can You Use Exterior Paint Inside? Customers often ask us if...
Paint It Forward 2023!
At Absolute Painting, we believe in giving back to the local community that has supported us for so many years. That's why we launched our Paint It Forward campaign earlier this year. We asked our community for nominations of deserving individuals, families, or...