Many home activities happen in the kitchen. From cooking and dining to gatherings with family and friends, this room is a hub for housework and social time alike. This heavy usage means that kitchens take significant wear and tear. Regular updates are essential to keep the space looking good. Conversely, kitchen updates are noticed by…
Exterior painting can be overwhelming. With such a large area to be addressed, you may have a hard time wrapping your mind around the project. This is why it’s never too early to start planning. Proper preparation is crucial for any home improvement project, ensuring an outcome you’ll love. Sundeleaf Painting provides exterior painting services…
A kid’s room is a place to play, do homework, sleep, and more. You want it to be comfortable for your child while also balancing your desire for a cohesive, stylish look that is safe. Sundeleaf Painting provides interior painting services for high-end homeowners throughout the Portland, Oregon, area. Here, we explore some kids’ bedroom…
In this recent project we had to address blending stain between multiple wood species, some of which were new and some were original to this 1924 North Portland Home. We stripped some of the old wood and started over with stain and finish. We left other surfaces with the original finish (depending on condition) and…
This photo was taken at a customer’s Lake Oswego home. The general contractor selected Sundeleaf to take over the entire house interior refinishing project from another painter due to quality concern issues. The walls were supposed to be paint ready, but upon inspection we found a large number of small nicks and scratches that hadn’t…
The paint on your home sends a message. If it’s fresh and sleek, your home looks well-kempt and impressive; if it’s peeling and chipped, it looks unmaintained. Peeling paint can’t be repaired by simply painting over it. If it’s not fixed, it can lead to worsening adhesion and substrate damage. At Sundeleaf Painting, we provide…
This exterior wood refinish project in Northeast Portland is a great example of restoring a natural wood accent on a modern-era home. The old finish was likely a low-grade exterior polyurethane that was applied at the time of construction. It had little UV protection and was failing as a home exterior. We used HEPA vacuum…
Historic homes have unique architectural and stylistic details that give them their charm. However, these details also require careful consideration when restoring or repainting the house. At Sundeleaf Painting, we are a family-owned business with decades of experience providing historic house painting in Portland, Oregon. Here, we explore how we utilize period-finish painting and follow…
Here in Portland, the spring draws us outside like the sunshine draws out flowers! Some of us can’t wait to get back to biking or running, others to reading on the deck, and others to simply enjoying the views. For most of us, spring also includes some cleaning up of our outdoor areas. Is this…