by Dan Paige | Jan 6, 2021 | Uncategorized
Houses that were built prior to 1978 can potentially contain lead-based paint. There are several quick testing kits that can determine whether your home contains lead-based paint. If the current layer of paint is in good shape, then there’s little risk of lead...
by Dan Paige | Jan 6, 2021 | Uncategorized
A paint’s “sheen” refers to the way that light reflects off of it, resulting in different amounts of shine. Here are the various types of sheens used to describe paints: Flat – has no visible shine when light hits it; most commonly used on the main body of the house...
by Dan Paige | Jan 6, 2021 | Uncategorized
Choosing the right painting company for your project can be a challenging decision. While the cost is certainly one of the main considerations, you want to make sure that you are dealing with a reputable company who will stand behind their workmanship. It is important...
by Dan Paige | Jan 6, 2021 | Uncategorized
Choosing the right colors for your house paint can be a difficult decision, but there are several ways to help make that choice easier. One of the first things I suggest to our clients is to take a walk or drive around their neighborhood. Do you see any color...
by Dan Paige | Jan 6, 2021 | Uncategorized
The lifetime of a paint job is dependant on several factors, such as the climate you live in, the exposure of the siding to the elements, and the abuse your house takes (think active children, pets, etc). If you want to determine if it’s time to paint, have a Painting...
by Dan Paige | Jan 6, 2021 | Uncategorized
When paint blisters down to the original primer or bare wood this is indicative of the original primer on the house failing. As it fails the primer starts to crumble and it can no longer hold the layers of paint to the siding of the house. Many of the homes in the...
