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4 Questions That Can Guide You to the Right Paint Gloss

March 25, 2021

man thinking about paint gloss

When you redecorate a room, you have a million decisions to make: the furniture pieces to include, the color scheme, and the décor, just to name a few. With thousands of options to pick from, the paint color alone can be enough to dampen your enthusiasm for the project. But there’s one choice that may be more confusing if you’re not prepared for it—the paint gloss. How do you know which is the right one for you? Is there only one right answer? Here are some questions that can help you decide on the sheen of your interior paint.

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3 Tips for Painting a Brick House

February 17, 2021

a brick home that's painted white

One of the hottest house painting trends in 2021 is painting brick. In a neighborhood full of red brick homes, you can make yours stand out in the best way possible by painting in white, charcoal, green, or even a navy blue, depending on your taste and the foliage surrounding your house. Read on to learn three tips for painting the exterior of a brick house.

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Look Up! Painting Trends for Ceilings

January 14, 2021

painted ceiling from a painting contractor

When you think of giving a room a fresh, upgraded look with a new paint color, you probably only think of painting the walls. But you’re forgetting another surface you can use to express your style, make a bold statement, and create a unique space in your home—the ceiling. But that doesn’t mean you should treat the ceiling just like all the rest of the walls with the same color. When you paint the ceiling, it can have a dramatic impact, so you want to make sure it’s having the effect you want. Here is how you can work with your painting contractor to make sure your ceiling works to your advantage.

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