Curb appeal is the key to getting your home sold. A fresh coat of paint, or bright, bold colors for the doors and windows is a great way to attract attention - curb appeal - and convince buyers to go inside to take a look.
If you’ve recently purchased a new home, you may not realize that the wood deck in the backyard will require regular maintenance to remain safe and attractive. Working with a professional can ensure that your wood is properly stained and protected from the elements.
We realize that having a kitchen or bathroom out of commission for even a few days can wreak havoc on the household. Let’s talk about the space you need painted so we can give you an idea of how long the room will unusable.
Small fine-line projects are best served by using an airless pump. From stains to lacquers or enamels, airless paint pumps are the best for touch up work, spot repair, and small jobs that require precision and quality.
There are certain exceptions where pavement edge line markings aren’t required, such as when the traveled way edges are delineated by curbs, a wide parking area, a bicycle or pedestrian lane, or other clear markings.
If you want to give your home a unique look, you may want to consider a specialty finish such as sponging, faux finishes, rag rolling, or stippling.
We are paint professionals who are experts in handling interior and exterior jobs and understand the elements of proper preparation, the different types of paints and the equipment necessary for any job.
There are certain areas where it is advised that pressure washers do not spray water. These areas include on air conditioning equipment, in electrical outlets, on light fixtures, and in vents.
We recognize how rewarding it can be to complete a home improvement project on your own. Since many deck staining projects can be more involved than they first appear, you may want to consider letting us handle it for you.
Did you know that the U.S. interstate highway system once used white center lines on the roadways? The color was changed to yellow in 1971 after the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices elected yellow as the official color for center pavement lines.
Did you know that one of the most cost-effective ways to improve the look and feel of your home is with paint? Our painting professionals will give your home a seamless look, whether you’re focusing on internal spaces or the house’s façade.
Pavement edge line markings are an important part of maintaining safety on roadways and in parking lots. These markings give drivers a guide to the edge of the pavement and are a particularly valuable visual reference during bad weather and poor visibility.
Unfortunately, any DIY project you decide to tackle has the potential to go horribly wrong when you lack the expertise necessary to complete it. If you don’t want your deck to pay for your inexperience, you may want to call in a pro when it’s time to stain it.
A good exterior paint job does more than beautify the landscape and increase the curb appeal of your home. Paint provides weather and UV protection, and in many cases also protects surfaces from mold, mildew and insect predation.
Before we start any pavement painting work, we mark the area off for the safety of our crews and your traffic. We use reflective safety cones and caution tape to direct traffic away from our work area, and all of our technicians wear hi-visibility vests.
Did you know that, in Europe, it is common to see highway numbers painted on the roadways that lead to specific highways? This system of pavement markings is not used in the United States, but perhaps someday, it will be.
Oil-based paints will always come packaged inside of a metal can because the ingredients can react with plastic, causing the oil paint to become ineffective.
Painting a room or your entire house can be a messy job if you aren't experienced. You can rely on our experience to ensure that the painting job is well-done. We also thoroughly clean up the area when we are finished.
Is your airless pump leaking fluid or paint near the wet cup reservoir? It’s a classic sign the throat packings have deteriorated, and it’s time to bring the pump in for maintenance and repair.
Wondering whether to hire a professional contractor for your next painting job? Consider the scope of the project. Is your house more than one story? Do you have more than one or two rooms to paint? Are there intricate or tricky design features that would be hard to paint around? Any of these would be best left to a professional.
Spraying test patterns on scrap cardboard can provide clues regarding what might be causing problems with your airless sprayer. If it produces alternating bands of light and heavy coating, either the pressure is set too low or the motor or pump are failing.
Because old painted lines can show through a seal coat as it wears away, we recommend scuffing the lines off before applying the fresh sealcoat. This will ensure that contrasting lines will not appear as the sealcoat fades.
Painting involves adequate preparation, which is time consuming. From priming surfaces, to filling cracks and taping off moldings and baseboards, attention to detail is what makes a professional paint job look so good.
Will new pavement lines put your parking lot out of commission for a long time? Absolutely not. We use fast drying pavement paint that can dry in less than an hour, so your business can get back on track in no time.
