Finishing your basement can be a great way to expand living space and increase your home’s resale value. However, simply putting up drywall and laying down new carpet or flooring isn’t enough to get the job done. Even finished basements can look partially-finished, drab, and uninviting if they aren’t painted properly. But, you can turn your dull basement into…
This Powell Ohio customer contacted our professional house painters to brighten up their 13-year-old exterior paint color. Our color consultant met the customer at their home for a free paint color consultation to help them choose the best colors. They ultimately decided on a bright white for the siding and a rich black for the trim. The paint refresh with…
A new coat of interior paint is a simple home improvement option that can do wonders for any room. While picking the right paint color for your interior walls and trim is important, the interior paint finish you choose is also critical to a long-lasting, visually-appealing paint job. Many people think that all interior paint finishes are meant to…
Painting the interior or exterior of a commercial building can be a wise investment; whether you manage a property or are using general contractors for an apartment complex, corporate office building, restaurant, retail space, or a church. But, achieving a flawless paint job that doesn’t get in the way of your tenants can be tricky. If you’re considering painting…
This customer built a new home in Fishers Indiana but didn't like the cheap, flat and boring siding color options. So, she called on our exterior painters to refresh her house with new colors she chose herself. And wow -- what a difference! The slate blue siding paint paired with the bright white trim really make the house pop! BEFORE AFTER
Painting exterior brick can be a simple way to give your home a fresh, on-trend look. There are many reasons why homeowners opt to paint brick houses, but is it ever a good idea to paint brick? While it may be a practical solution for some, there are pros and cons to painting exterior brick that you should keep…
Sometimes it’s just the little things! This Lenexa Kansas customer recently moved into their new home and didn't like the multi-colored "choppy" looking exterior brick sections on the front of their house. So, they called on our professional house painting services and had our team paint the brick in a solid, neutral beige. Now their home has a more modern…
It may still be summer, but colder weather months are just around the corner. As you prepare your home to withstand frigid temperatures, snow, and icy conditions, it’s important to know that painting your house exterior is a key element of the home winterizing process. The extreme weather conditions that winter brings can damage your siding, trim, shutters, doors,…
Hiring professional painters for your interior or exterior house painting project is just part of ensuring that your home is painted correctly. The paint quality you choose is equally as important when it comes to a beautiful, long-lasting paint job. Cheap paint, even if applied by an expert painter, won’t do your home any favors. It’s critical to understand…
When you decide to paint the interior of your home, you spend hours sorting through paint colors to find the perfect hue for your walls. But, what about your ceiling? Many people simply paint their ceilings white because it is the easiest choice. While white paint on ceilings definitely has its benefits, you may simply be sticking with white…
This older home needed some expert TLC. Before our skilled painters finished this exterior painting project, the home showed a lot of stains and wear and tear. We professionally power-washed the entire home and got to work on masonry and wood repair before painting the home with three modern colors. Notice how the ornamental trim and shutters now pop and look…
This customer was tired of the decade-old cream color against her brick. Our exterior painting experts put test colors on the back of her home and then provided her with a digital rendering of what her new darker blue color would look like before we even lifted a brush! Notice how the modern dark blue paint on the body of her…
There are many reasons why homeowners might consider painting vinyl windows. The number one reason is that they want to change the color without replacing all the windows. While vinyl can be a low-maintenance, energy-efficient window option, you may not be able to find the frames in a specific color, or you may notice the color fading over time.…
Choosing the right paint color for your home can be a difficult task. With the wide variety of paint colors out there, how can you possibly choose? One of the many upsides to working with professional house painters is the free paint color selection services that come with your paint project contract. So, if you’re wondering how to pick…
Hello and welcome to the Columbus blogger resource guide! The team at Sharper Impressions Painting loves living in Columbus and all that is has to offer. We’re more than professional painters. We are parents, travelers, foodies, and enjoy getting out and about in our fair city. This is why we’ve decided to bring the best bloggers from around Columbus…
If you’re thinking about painting the exterior of your home, you are probably wondering how to best prepare your house for a new coat of paint. One of the most important steps to painting both your siding and trim is to properly prepare each surface so that the paint will adhere and last longer. Power washing - or pressure…
Learn the differences between solid vs transparent stain to help you choose the right finish and protection for your deck. A well-maintained wood deck can transform the appearance of your outdoor living space. But even if you follow proper wood deck maintenance procedures, wood can still fade and look outdated over time. While you probably already know that you should…
If you’re looking for a quick and cost-efficient way to transform the outer appearance of your home, updating your exterior paint color scheme can be a simple solution. Whether you are looking to sell your house, or simply desire a color update, the following exterior paint color combinations can help you achieve your home improvement goals. Paint Color Considerations When…
If your home exterior has been finished with stucco coating, you’re in luck! Not only is this long-lasting, durable material attractive, it can also effectively protect your home against the elements. But, just like other types of house siding, the color of your stucco can fade over time. When this happens, you may wonder if you can paint the…
This local doctor's office received cabinet replacement quotes in the $6,000 range. But, while our professional painters were painting their interior walls, the client asked if it was possible to also paint the cabinets. For just $1,000 we got their cabinet painting job done! Notice the difference of the walls and cabinets now! White paint on wood cabinets can…
