Looking to Update your Kitchen on a Budget?
Published February 9, 2021 3164 Views
One of the most valuable parts of your home is your kitchen. If you are thinking about a remodeling project, either to add value to your home or update the style, you may want to consider refinishing or repainting your old cabinets instead of replacing them. “Why refinish when I can just rep...
Alkyd Paint - What is it?
Published February 26, 2019 39711 Views
Whether you’re a do-it-yourselfer or hiring a professional painter in rochester ny, it’s good to be curious about the products you’re using. Today we are going to be covering a little bit about Alkyd paints. What is Alkyd Paint? All paint is made with a pigment and a binder. The pigment gives...
Latex Paint - What is it?
Published August 30, 2018 3529 Views
Whether you’re a do-it-yourselfer or hiring a professional painter in rochester ny, it’s good to be curious about the products you’re using. Today we are going to be covering a little bit about latex paint. What is latex paint? All paint is made with a pigment and a binder. The pigment giv...
How to Choose the Right Sheen
Published June 2, 2015 5711 Views
It used to be flat, eggshell, or semi-gloss. Now there are low-lusters, satins, glosses, high glosses, mattes, and the list goes on and on. Manufactures have extended the list of sheen options as a way to stand out from the competition but more importantly, to offer consumers an array of options w...
Getting your home ready for sale
Published March 26, 2015 4129 Views
Who knew selling your home could cost so much?? Whether you are relocating for work or your family has outgrown your current residence, the process of selling your home is always a difficult one. Over the years, you have changed paint colors, brought in new flooring and purchased furniture that...
How to Fix Small and Medium Sized Holes in your Wall
Published January 28, 2015 5120 Views
Whether your kids were playing a little too rough or your measurements were a few inches off when hanging your new mirror, putting a hole in your wall is a common occurrence. Calling a contractor can be costly so it is important to educate yourself on how to fix a hole so that you can keep your wal...
How to Paint Your Ceilings
Published December 30, 2014 4599 Views
Have you ever had a leaky roof leave a water stain on your ceiling? Has your home settled over the years and you are starting to see stress fractures and nail heads popping out of the drywall? These are the most common problems with ceilings and unless they are addressed, they can be quite an eye s...
Wallpaper Removal
Published October 22, 2014 209008 Views
Have you ever stared at a peeling corner of a wallpapered room and just had the urge to pull it? If so, you are not alone. What was once a popular trend has fallen to the wayside for more traditional paint colors and faux finish techniques. As a professional painter, one of the calls I dread most...
4 Steps to Prepare your Kitchen for a New Coat of Paint
Published September 24, 2014 5377 Views
Recently I had a good friend ask my help with painting their kitchen. Kitchens are unlike other rooms in your home because they are exposed to grease, grime, food, water and smoke. It is important to take a few extra precautions to ensure your paint job will stand up to the everyday wear and tear....
Prep Prep and more Prep!
Published August 25, 2014 4122 Views
This exterior season seems to be one where we have encountered more improperly prepped jobs than usual. Unfortunately, there a lot of contractors out there who are more concerned about money rather than the quality of their work. An improperly prepped job may look beautiful but more often than not...
Picking the Right Paint for Your Home's Exterior
Published June 23, 2014 4480 Views
Tips from the Pro’s: Picking the Right Paint for Your Home’s Exterior The modern-day paint store is like walking into an all-you-can-eat buffet, and with the number of product options on the market increasing daily, making the right choice seems like a never-ending process. How do you choose...
Things to Do Before You Paint
Published June 23, 2014 4719 Views
Tips from the Pro’s: Things to Do Before You Paint So you’re finally sure it’s time to update your home’s exterior with a fresh paint job. Just stop at the hardware store, buy some paint, rollers, brushes and away we go, right? Not if you want to maximize efficiency, minimize frustration, an...
Commercial Painting By the Pros
Published May 31, 2013 4796 Views
Appearance isn’t everything, but in the business world it’s definitely something—a BIG something. Whether you’re a medium sized business or small business conducting business out of a storefront or filling an office building, it’s essential that you present a professional front. This is not a small...
Let Professional Painters Bring Your Home Interior To Life
Published May 22, 2013 4253 Views
Your home is your oasis; that place away from the rest of the world where you should feel completely comfortable. Too many homeowners are trapped with old drab paint jobs. Whether you don’t have time or you’re worried about getting the job done the right way, there is no reason that you should be pr...
Picking Paint Colors
Published May 15, 2013 4659 Views
Before the labor even starts, there’s picking color. And not just any color, but the right color. Perhaps even the best color possible, the one you can live with for the next several years. Picking paint colors can be hard, so here are some tips to make the paint color selection process a whole l...
The One Tool That Does it All
Published April 14, 2013 6910 Views
Tips from the Pro’s: There’s one tool that every professional painter has in their pocket: the six-in-one. It’s a versatile but simple hand-tool that’s been every painter’s best friend for decades. While it looks a little unusual, this timesaver takes its name from the six actions it can perfor...
Everything You Need to Know About Staining Your Deck
Published March 18, 2013 5798 Views
As the snow begins to melt and the weather begins to warm, all of winter’s harshness is beginning to show. Whether it s the green mold rearing its ugly head or the stain that is starting to peel, when it comes to decks, a little neglect goes a long way. If hiring a contractor just does not seem to...
Tips For Working With Ladders
Published February 25, 2013 5952 Views
Tips for Working with Ladders: Every painting job has those hard to reach spots requiring a bit of ladder work. Whether it’s a two-foot step or twenty-four-foot extension ladder, climbing up the rungs can give even the most experienced painting veterans the jitters. It doesn’t take much to caus...
How to Run Caulk
Published January 20, 2013 4837 Views
Friendly Advice from the Pros: Running seams of caulk is often one of the most overlooked stages of prepping a painting project. Along with priming, spackling, and sanding, caulking gaps and voids is just as vital a part of the process. It’s so important because it allows for clean and crisp tr...
Friendly Advice For Home Interior Painting Projects: Drop Cloths and Plastic Sheeting
Published October 8, 2012 15167 Views
Properly covering the floors, furniture, and other valuables of your interior painting project is the first step in creating an efficient work environment, one that allows you to work at a pace free from the worry or where occasionally stray paint might be landing. Ideally, you’ll want to remove...
Professional Advice: How to Clean a Paint Brush After Using Latex Paint
Published September 17, 2012 8028 Views
So you finally finished with that paint job around the house, and it looks pretty good. The only problem now is the clean-up. How are you going to get all those paint covered brushes clean? Soak them in gasoline? Put them in the washing machine? Just throw them out? Or is it back to the store...