
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...

How to Prep a Room for Painting
If you are considering doing some interior painting in your home you might want to learn how to prep the room first. As we say in the painting business “It is all about the prep work,” Many homeowners tend to forget some steps when doing DIY projects at home and that...

Do You Tip Painters?
Many customers ask us if they can leave tips for our painters that work on their homes. This has become more common in the last few years and the painters really appreciate it. Of course, it is completely up to you who gets tipped and how much but we have some...

10 Signs of a Reliable Painter
Many factors go into finding professional exterior painters. Painters and other construction contractors do not have the best reputation for being reliable but if you do your homework you can increase your chances of getting a good one. The Importance of Finding a...

Hiring Professional Painters vs. DIY
Wondering whether or not you should hire professional painting contractors or thinking you can save some money and do it yourself? Being in the painting business we have seen many homeowners attempt projects that went sideways. Most homeowners can do some basic...

Pro Tips: Painting Cement Walls in Basements
Did you know interior painting was among the top home service projects last year? Whether painting the interior of your home by yourself or hiring interior painters, it’s a worthwhile investment that will not only make you enjoy your home more but likely increase its...

Oil Based Paint vs Water Based: Which is Best?
We often get asked what type of paint is best to use for interior painting oil based paint vs water based paint. We have oil-based products which were much more popular many years ago and we have water-based or acrylic paints. Water and oil are the types of liquid...