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...
Is it Better to Roll or Spray Exterior House Paint?
"Is it better to roll or spray exterior house paint?" has been a question that we have gotten from many customers while providing exterior painting services. The answer really depends on the type of surface that is getting painted. We usually do a combination of...
How to Clean Walls with Flat Paint
Every homeowner has different needs when it comes to interior painting. Some people have small children and pets that rub against the walls every day. Others almost never touch their walls and really can get away with a fully flat paint sheen no problem. As...
A Professional’s Guide to Exterior Paint
Exterior painting is something most homeowners will need to deal with every few years. Most homeowners will need to repaint their home every 8-12 years to protect the surfaces, seal all joints, and help keep up the look of the home. Depending on the type of siding...
House Painting in the Rain: Is it Possible?
Living in the great northwest always means we have a good chance of rain most months out of the year. Rain is a necessary evil we must deal with for many reasons but not really a great thing if you are trying to paint your home. An Introduction to House Painting in...
