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Not the same house!?

We removed the shutters, painted the brick an awesome modern grey that the customer and our color consultant came up with. The siding got an updated blue for a some pop and the trim was transformed from a peach beige to a soft cream. We joked with the customer they might drive right by their own house when they returned from…

How Paint Affects Room Size and Shape

Paint is powerful. When used strategically, interior painting can change the size and shape of a room. Arrangements of colors and texture change a person’s perspective of the room without literally altering the room’s dimensions. No need to knock down walls or add an addition — simply learn how paint affects room size and shape to make any room…

Summer House Painting Projects to Leave to the Pros

Early summer — when the weather’s warming up and the rain clouds are few and far between — is the perfect time to spruce up your home. Flowers are blooming, grass is green, and the birds are chirping. Why not make your home as beautiful as its surroundings with an exterior paint project? There are certain summer house painting projects…

White Walls with White Trim: Is it a Good Idea?

White is the go-to paint color for many people for a reason: It’s clean, neutral, and timeless. It matches any style of window treatments, flooring, and accent decor. Furniture of all price points looks great against a white backdrop. White also brightens up a room, especially in areas with few windows or a lack of natural light. There’s so…

When is the Best Time to Stain a Deck?

How tough is your deck? It has to withstand the harshness of Mother Nature on a regular basis. Depending on where you live, it’s exposed to extreme cold and/or extreme heat. It’s periodically bombarded with rain showers, snow, wind, or maybe even hail. The sun’s powerful UV rays beat down on it for hours on end. Since harsh elements weaken…

Hometown Veteran Heads New Residential Painting Company Location in Orlando

Sharper Impressions Painting, one of the largest family-owned and operated residential painting companies in the U.S., has named hometown military veteran and University of Central Florida alumni Matt Honaker, manager of its new Orlando location.     FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - Sharper Impressions Painting recently opened its new location in Orlando, Florida. Managed by long-time Central Florida resident and military…

How Long Does it Take a Professional to Paint the Exterior of a House?

You want to give the exterior of your house a facelift with a fresh coat of paint. What exactly does this type of project entail, especially if you hire professional painters? Specifically, how many hours or days does it take to paint a house? The answer is like many answers to questions about home renovations: It depends. The biggest determining factor…

Best Interior Paint Colors for Dark Rooms

Not all rooms are created equal. Some rooms have plenty of windows, allowing ample opportunity for natural light to stream in. Other rooms…not so much. It’s not always possible to brighten a low-light space by adding a window, skylight, or door. But you can use certain interior paint colors to brighten up dark rooms. If you’re hoping to add light…

Is It Worth It to Hire Painters?

Should you hire professional painters or tackle the job yourself? To answer this question, we find ourselves asking a follow-up: Do you want the paint job done right the first time? If the answer is yes, then you should probably turn to the pros. Here’s why it’s worth it to hire painters. You’ll Save Time When you decide to do a painting project…

5 Reasons You Need a Professional for Interior Paint Maintenance

There’s nothing quite like a wall with a smooth coat of paint. With the right prep work and application, fresh paint can make a home feel brand new again, no matter its age. But over time, normal wear and tear can deteriorate that paint and make it look anything but fresh. Interior paint maintenance on a regular basis is…

The Best Way to Get a Smooth Paint Finish on Your Walls

No one wants to paint a room themselves only to be left with a rough, bumpy finish. If you want freshly painted interior or exterior walls, trim, or doors, you probably want the finished product to look high-quality and smooth. So, what’s the best way to get that smooth paint finish you’re envisioning? Is there a trick, or a secret…

How to Make a Statement With Bright Paint Colors

Want to set your home apart? Make a statement with bright paint colors. Choosing bold shades gives your rooms a unique flair and adds a design element unlike no other. It’s a surefire way to have guests entering your home with awe. Not sure how to pull it off? It’s possible to choose bold paint colors and use them in…

Amazing Conversion in Carmel, Indiana! – Before & After

This customer in Carmel, Indiana just moved in and replaced their roof. Next up was a full home painting project. They went white on the body and trim. Then we painted the window frames & garage doors black and the front porch posts brown. What an amazing conversion for their new home! Along with Carmel, Indiana, our painting company serves the following cities in…

90s Stucco with Water Stains in Fishers, Indiana – Before & After

This customer in Fishers, Indiana was frustrated with all the water stains on her stucco. She also didn’t like the builder beige stucco tint from the 90’s. That is when we stepped in! Our color consultant updated the stucco with a new grey color. The trim moved to a bright white and we kept the glossy black on the shutters and front…