There are several finishes that paint manufacturers produce. There is a flat paint, semi-gloss, gloss, high gloss, eggshell, low luster, & satin. Each of these finishes has a specific function that works better in some places in your home than in others. For instance, for exterior painting, we recommend using a semi-gloss. A satin […]
We get clients every week that just aren’t sure of what color to use. Everyone wants a color that looks clean but can also be bold when combined with the correct accents. We love Summit Gray by Sherwin Williams. It’s a perfect gray, not too warm, not too cool, just right. So if you want […]
Choosing colors is always an easy task, until you actually get into it and realize that you have tens of thousands of color combinations to choose from. One thing that always helps our clients is to simply take a walk around the neighborhood and look for colors through the neighborhood and take pics of the […]
Paint color is fickle. There are undertones in paint that can’t be caught in a small sample or in a test card that you can pick up from a local paint retailer. The larger the paint sample (we recommend a 2×2 sample allows you to see what the color will look like in a space, […]
First decide what look you are wanting for your home. Are you wanting something bold? If so, pick a stark contrast for your body color then that of your roof. If you are wanting something more traditional, try bringing out the color of the brick or the landscaping with your roof color. Let our expert […]
The texture of stucco really requires a flat finish. Using a high sheen on a surface with variations in depth causes a “shadowing” effect. Higher sheens highlight imperfections, while flat sheens hide them. The beauty of stucco is in it’s inconsistent imperfections that give it it’s lovely texturing. Let our expert residential painters for more […]
With gray becoming an extremely popular house color for both interiors and exteriors, we are often asked why. Gray is a neutral that is timeless and elegant. It’s modern, clean, and accents pops of colors beautifully! Try one of the many shades of gray that can enhance the attractiveness of your home. Let our expert […]
Whether you are matching an existing paint color to your new roof, or a roof to new paint colors, color plays many roles in the aesthetic to your home. If you want to make a bold statement by choosing a sharp contrast between the roof and the house colors, rather then choosing more traditional roof […]
The last thing you want is to downsize a room, especially a room that is small, is to make it appear smaller. Use light colors on your walls and be sure to paint the ceiling as that “lifts” the room, hiding the corners and giving the idea of openness. If you are wanting a cozier […]
Your house colors can enhance your landscape because often, house colors are chosen from the landscaping! Try pulling colors from the rock bed or brick surrounding your flower bed, or perhaps choose colors that really make your landscaping pop, such as classic grays against a green lawn!
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