Before embarking on an exterior painting project, it's essential to prepare the surfaces properly. Two popular cleaning methods, pressure washing and soft washing, can help remove dirt, grime, and old paint–– creating a clean canvas for a fresh coat of paint. In this blog post, we'll explore the differences between pressure washing and soft
As the temperature rises and you spend more time outside, you may be thinking it’s time to paint the exterior of your home. You have a couple of options, but one option that's gaining popularity is mineral paint–– which is made from natural ingredients such as water, mineral pigments, and potassium silicate. While there
When it comes to painting the exterior of your house, selecting the right type of paint can be overwhelming with so many options available. Two popular choices that are often used for historic or traditional homes are whitewash and limewash. While they may sound similar, there are key differences between the two. In this
If you’re here, you’re probably looking to paint the exterior of your home. In your research, you’ve likely come across the term “sheen.” In our last blog, we talked all about interior sheen and how to choose the right one for your space. Exterior paint sheen is an equally important factor—It can make all
Let’s be honest with each other, getting your house professionally painted—interior or exterior—is expensive. Professional painters are backed with insurance, years of experience, and proper equipment which tends to come with a hefty price tag. Naturally, you go online and find someone else who’ll do it for less than a third of a price.
“Back in my day, even the paint used to try to kill ya!” said a grandpa somewhere, reclining in his oversized ottoman as the grandkids complain about helping grandma with chores. This memoir falls in line with all the other stereotypical things older relatives tend to use to gently remind us how it was
There are many reasons to have the exterior of your house repainted. Not all are aesthetic, although that is one of the top reasons. As you pull into your driveway, you probably notice the Amazon package sitting on your doorstep, or maybe you notice the dying plants sitting on your porch. I suppose some
