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…
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Professional Exterior Painting in Overland Park, KS – Before & After Photos
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…
How to Paint a Room: Should You Paint the Walls, Ceiling or Trim First?
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 It can also update the style of your home or make outdated finishes look new and fresh again.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…
What are the Best Exterior Paint Colors to Sell a House?
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…
Exterior Wood Staining in Kansas City – Before & After Photos
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…
Painting Hardie Plank Siding: The Best Exterior Paint and Process for Painting Fiber Cement Siding
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…
Exterior House Painting in Powell, OH – Before & After Photos
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…
Ranch Style House Painting in Upper Arlington, OH – Before & After Photos
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…
Exterior Stucco and Vinyl Shutter Painting in Dublin, OH – Before & After Photos
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…
Exterior Stucco Painting in Powell, OH – Before & After Photos
In the before picture below you can see how the trim color on this home in Powell, OH blended in with the stucco and gave the home no definition. We painted the stucco a modern grey and the trim a softer grey in the same color palate. We painted the front door a fun, light blue color to remind this…
Exterior Residential Painting Before & After Photos – Indianapolis, IN
The siding on this home in Indianapolis, Indiana was an original builder blue flat paint that had faded immensely. The old white trim was stained with mildew. Our color consultant recommended a brand new darker blue with a touch of slate and sheen. Now the siding on this home has depth and the fresh white glossy trim sets it off. BEFORE AFTER Looking…
Should I Hire Professional Exterior Painters for My House or Should I Do it Myself?
Painting the exterior of your home is a great way to give your house a fresh, updated look. Exterior painting can bring out beautiful trim work details, cover up a dated color or make your home a true standout on your block. Whether you’re tackling an exterior wood trim painting project (think porches and shutters) or giving the whole…
What Color Should I Paint My Exterior Trim?
The right paint and exterior trim color can take your home from boring or outdated to modern, fresh and truly spectacular. We have seen some amazing exterior before and after transformations happen for our clients, and many times it comes down to trim details. So, if you’re struggling with exterior house trim colors or what you should paint your…
Caulking Before Painting: Why is Exterior Caulking Important?
We will never get tired of promoting the importance of meticulous preparation before every painting job. Painstaking prep is important on an exterior painting project since the paint job is exposed to the elements and fluctuations in temperature. Many people understand why they should pressure wash, scrape old paint and prime before repainting an exterior, but it’s usually the…
Exterior Stucco Painting in Columbus, OH – Before & After Pictures
This Columbus, OH customer went all out on their exterior remodel! They installed a modern stone along the base of their home before our painters arrived. Then we took the outdated stucco color/eaves and made them pop with a deep, satin tone. The new grey paint color on the gutters, trim and shutters really ties in the beautiful new stone. The…
Painting and Home Renovations: When Should I Paint during a Remodel?
Nearly every homeowner will tackle a home renovation at some point. Home renovations can range from simple (e.g. minor bedroom updates) to complex (e.g. tearing out and rebuilding a kitchen or bath). No matter the level of complexity of your renovation, there is a distinct order of operations to maximize the efficiency of your project and guarantee your desired…
Simple House Exterior Painting Tips that Boost Curb Appeal
The exterior of your home is the first thing you, your neighbors and potential new buyers notice. Between your paint, your landscaping and other exterior features (think porches, decks and fences), the outside of your house tells a story. If you’ve re-painted the exterior of your home recently or if the paint is in good shape, you might not need…
Residential Exterior Brick Painting in Kansas City, KS – Before & After Photos
This customer in Kansas City, KS transformed everything on their house! We painted the brick white, including the steps. All the white windows, trim, metal roof and gutters went to a custom black color. In the after photo below, notice the definition in the brick mortar joints and the window grids. What a great transformation! BEFORE AFTER Are you looking for custom masonry painters…
Exterior Front Porch Painting in Nashville, TN – Photos
This Nashville, TN customer had a new porch installed and wanted the ceiling to be sky blue so it would feel like more of an open space. We used a soft cream color with a glossy finish on the trim to edge it out. They love their new front porch! Are you looking for exterior painters in Nashville, TN? Our…
Exterior Stucco Painting in Columbus, Ohio – Before & After Pictures
The original flat paint on this Columbus, Ohio house had become dull and stained over time. The trim and stucco colors blended together. This customer chose a modern, dark body and kept the trim and garage doors light for contrast. The new stucco color looks great with the stone on the home. What a great house transformation and awesome customer! BEFORE AFTER Are you…