While many homeowners want to move into newer “turn key” homes, still others love the charm of older, historic homes. Historic homes often have architectural details, woodwork and features newer homes don’t. And while they might come with their own set of problems and updates, older homes tend to carry a different type of warmth and coziness than newer…
If you own or property manage a business, it’s a safe bet that you’ll have a ceiling in need of paint at some point or another. Our commercial ceiling painting clients include every type of business and organization from retail stores to manufacturing facilities to warehouses and even churches. Many of these buildings tend to have higher ceilings or…
This house is located in an up and coming neighborhood near downtown where people are investing in home remodels and updates. The first time homebuyer wanted to change the 1950’s dark brown brick on this home into something modern. Our color consultant recommended that this customer stick with the white base that the upper siding had on the home. This…
In decades past, many homes had both a family room and a living room. The family room served as the “casual” heart of the home, while the living room was the “formal” room for company and entertaining. The decor often matched the room’s purpose, as well, with the family room decorated as the rough-and-tumble space and the living room…
Buying your first home can be both exciting and stressful. For many first-time home buyers, however, all that stress tends to pay off when they finally get the keys and know they no longer need to deal with landlords or leases. They get to finally feel in control of their home and the way it looks, plus make a…
High quality paints and primers continue to get better and better as the years go by. Not only are the formulas better and provide better coverage and more saturated colors, many high-quality paints are now no- or low-VOC, meaning they’re healthier for you, your home and your home’s air quality. One question we still get from homeowners, however, is if…
If you are running a business or are in the business of maintaining the exterior of corporate offices or commercial buildings, you know that it can be a challenge to keep your property looking great at all times. Between landscaping, hardscaping, windows, sidewalks and parking lots, there is always some element that requires attention. But one question our clients…
This customer in Acworth, GA was tired of how the six different colors on the front of their home made it look choppy. We got rid of the centuries old yellow and applied a new soft-mint green. We accented the shutter, front door and garage trim in a darker palate of the green siding. Finally, a timeless glossy white was…
For this project in Worthington Ohio, we applied a special limewash paint to the brick. This customer wanted just enough paint coverage so you could still see some red brick poking through. The shutters, metal roof and door got a nice glossy black to tie it all together. You will love this before and after picture! BEFORE AFTER Looking for brick limewash painting…
The trim on this home in Atlanta, GA was peeling, the colors were dated and the front walkway looked dark. We used a timeless white to brighten up the brick and body of the house. The new trim color goes wonderfully with the stone. All metal surfaces, like the roofline and railings, got a fresh coat of glossy black. Check out…
Many Americans work in an office environment. “Cube life” is often lampooned in movies, with endless rows of bored and stressed out workers staring at beige walls for forty-plus hours a week. And for many office workers, these bland colors can quite literally lead to depression or hopelessness, especially when faced with staring at those walls for most of…
If you’re considering painting your home and have searched for color inspiration on home improvement shows or magazines, you can’t have missed the color gray. Gray is seemingly everywhere in home decor and graces kitchens, bedrooms, bathrooms and living rooms. Designers use gray in small flips as well as luxury home remodels, which indicates gray truly is a color…
This house in Overland Park, KS was a mint green with unusual beige trim and garage doors. Our color consultant stepped in and assisted the new homeowners. The end product has a natural grey that goes well with the stone and a trim color that compliments. BEFORE AFTER Looking for exterior painting on your new home in Overland Park, KS? Our team of…
There is no product that can transform a room like paint. It is cost effective, it covers and seals stains and it can even improve the air quality of your home. It can also update the style of your home or make outdated finishes look new and fresh again. If you want to tackle interior wall painting correctly, however, it’s…
Selling your home can be a stressful process. It can be hard to know how much money to put into repairs or other improvements before you sell. One thing experts agree on, however, is that exterior paint is one of the fastest, easiest and least expensive ways to give your house a facelift before selling. If you’re considering painting the…
This modern house in Kansas City, KS had black stained wood that was sun bleached with dry wood graining showing through. We applied two coats of a solid black stain with superior ultraviolet protectants. The wood really soaked up the stain and the fibers came back to life. The stain should retain its color and protect the wood for many…
Hardie plank siding is one of the toughest materials for home exteriors to come on the market in recent years. In the distant past, many homes used aluminum siding, which then transitioned into vinyl siding. Vinyl was a better alternative than aluminum, but Hardie Plank is taking over as the number one siding replacement or new build siding product…
In the early 2000’s, builders were using sandstone colored stucco finishes and maroon colored shutters as seen in the before photo below. This customer in Powell, OH wanted to focus on the grey toned brick when selecting their new colors. Notice how the new trim matches the brick mortar now and the new soft grey toned stucco color really brings…
This 50's style ranch house in Upper Arlington, OH had a dated deep red color which really closed the house in. Our color consultant recommended a new olive color to make the house look bigger and brighter. The nod to the retro orange on the doors really gives this home a unique entrance! BEFORE AFTER Are you looking for help painting your ranch…
This customer in Dublin, OH hated how their stucco was stained and absorbed water when it rained. We applied a special stucco paint in a brand new soft grey color that will protect it for many years. They were also tired of their vinyl shutters fading from the sun. We applied a new vinyl safe paint with a satin sheen…
