Exterior painting is a significant investment of both time and money. There’s nothing more frustrating than seeing your investment peeling, cracking and deteriorating after just a few short years. A quality paint job should last for close to a decade, especially when the home has regular maintenance. What goes wrong to cause premature paint failure?…
Prominently featured on many beautiful homes in and around Portland are wrought iron railings and other delightful fixtures made of metal. Whether it be on a smaller, older house in the downtown area, or an expansive estate in the suburbs, wrought iron is a classy touch. From time to time, this exterior metal needs to…
Are you planning an interior or exterior painting project? If so, you probably have a few estimates in front of you. If not, you will soon! It’s tempting to choose the lowest bid and move on. After all, a coat of paint is a coat of paint, right? The old adage “you get what you…
Raise your hand if you love the feeling after your home has received a new coat of exterior paint. It’s even more exciting when you choose a fresh color scheme! Although the end result is always exciting, the process to choose the new colors can be daunting. The sheer number of possible colors and combinations…
Unlike your car, your home isn’t equipped to notify you when it is in need of repairs. You can wait all day, but your home will never alert you when it’s in need of a new paint job! Nonetheless, there are some signs that can show you that your home is headed for trouble. As…
Walking down the aisle of a paint store, the endless variety of options can be overwhelming! There are so many specialized products, we might sometimes start to wonder if it is all just a marketing ploy. Is there really a significant difference between the various types of paint? What is the difference between interior and…
When it comes time to repaint your home, you may want to consider all of the eco-friendly paint options that are on the market today. These paints are safer for children, the elderly, and your pets. They are also environmentally conscious! Are these eco-friendly paints worth the additional price? Let’s find out! What are volatile…
Now that the weather has taken a turn for the better, our team has been enjoying some outdoor projects! We thought that you would enjoy seeing this recent staining job just as much as we enjoyed finishing it. This beautiful home has lots of natural wood that needed to be restained! Although all homes need…
Choosing a house painter can be challenging here in Portland, since there are so many companies to choose from. How do you know you are getting the most for your money? How can you be sure you will be happy, not only with the end result, but also with the process? There are many ways…
Repainting your home is an investment. When your home is repainted, you will add to the value of your home for years to come! Because of this, it is vital that you choose a quality painter. An excellent paint job creates a pleasant atmosphere. Plus, when your painter uses high quality, low odor and zero…