Painting Over Dark Colors: Tips from the Pros
Homeowners often ask us, as Portland interior painters, how we handle painting over dark colors inside their homes. In recent years, there's been a shift toward lighter tones, particularly in interior spaces. This trend means we're often tasked with covering up the...
Best Paint Colors for Dark Rooms & Low-Light Spaces
Finding the perfect paint color for a dark room or a low-light space can be a bit of a puzzle. You want to create a warm, inviting atmosphere, but the lack of natural light often makes it tricky to know where to start. Whether you're working with a dimly lit living...
What is Low VOC Paint? Low vs Zero VOC Paint Explained
As a painting contractor for the past 30 years, we have seen our paints change over the years to help make them safer for us and the environment. The major paint companies have reformulated most of the old paints into much safer products that don’t cause as many...
Popular 2025 Exterior Paint Colors for the Pacific Northwest
Vibes and Exterior Paint Colors (Pacific Northwest) The Pacific Northwest is renowned for its lush green landscapes, coffee culture, rugged coastline, and rich, malty beers. When it comes to house painting in the PNW, including Portland and Beaverton house painting,...
20 Best Interior Paint Colors for Pacific Northwest Homes
When you're picking out paint for your home in the Pacific Northwest, you're not just choosing colors; you're setting the stage for your daily life. Our region's unique combo of cloudy skies and lush landscapes calls for colors that not only brighten your space but...
How Often Should You Pressure Wash Your House? & More FAQs
At Absolute Painting & Power Washing we are big fans of preventative maintenance on homes. Taking time to keep up with the exterior of your home is critical in protecting your investment. We are experts at providing professional pressure washing services for...
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Wallpaper vs Paint: Weighing the Pros and Cons
If you are considering having wallpaper installed in your home instead of painting the walls, we have a few ideas to consider before you make that call. Installing wallpaper is not an easy undertaking unless you have experience with it. You can hire a professional...
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,...
