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exterior house painting

How Many Coats of Exterior Paint Do You Need?

As you plan your exterior painting update, you have a lot to consider. Color, brand (invest in high-quality paint!), quantity, and, of course, how many coats to apply. You don’t want to overdo it, but you also certainly don’t want to apply too thin a coating either. Exterior paint provides too much essential protection and…

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Tips for Painting Your Walls with High-Gloss Products

As you may recall, we’ve talked before about the importance of choosing the best paint sheen for your interior painting project. Here’s a quick recap (or you can check out the full article here). Paint sheens progress from flat to high-gloss. Flat paint is dull and not very durable, but it does cover blemishes well…

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tips for finding a contractor

How Do You Find a Good Contractor? Look for These 6 Attributes

If you’re planning a home improvement project this spring, whether it’s a kitchen remodel, fresh exterior paint, or a gorgeous new deck, you likely are focusing on the finished product. That’s the fun part, right? Imagining what a new space or surface could be like after all is said and done. The first step, however,…

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why hire a professional painter

7 Benefits of Hiring a Professional to Meet Your Exterior House Painting Needs

Over the years, we’ve observed that homeowners typically fall into one of two camps when it comes to exterior house painting. One camp says, “There’s no way I would try to paint my own house. I don’t have the time, equipment, tools, or any desire to get sunburned for half a summer on a stepladder.”…

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bathroom painting tips

How Do You Paint a Bathroom? Here Are a Few Common Mistakes to Avoid

Your bathroom is a unique space, and it demands a high level of performance from your paint. Lots of traffic and use (especially if you have a larger family), elevated moisture levels, and the occasional need to wipe down and spot clean your walls all put a lot of strain on the product you choose.…

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exterior house painting tips

5 Unmistakable Signs That It’s Time to Paint Your Home

As we’ve discussed before, exterior paint offers a whole lot more than just style. It’s your home’s first line of defense, acting as a shield against premature rot, decay, sun damage, insects, moisture intrusion, and the list goes on… It’s a big deal. Because of that, it’s important to be aware of your paint’s condition,…

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