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All you need to know about professional house painting. Painting tips, suggestions, and inspiration. Our professional painting team shares our decades of experience doing residential and commercial painting in Gainesville and Alachua County.
What Color Should I Paint My Home’s Exterior?
When it comes to the rooms inside your house, getting creative with the colors you choose is usually perfectly fine. You can choose a bold emerald green for a statement wall or a...
Grime, Be Gone: When to Power-Wash Your Home
When a house starts to look dingy or rundown, your first impulse might be to think it needs a new coat of paint. And while that’s often the case, there’s another reason that house looks like it’s seen better days: It needs a good power-wash.
Too Hot, Too Cold, or Just Right? How Temperature Affects Interior Painting
Most people don’t want to paint their homes’ exteriors in 110° heat. But they might not think as hard about the appropriate conditions for interior painting. So how do you know...
Baseboards, Crown Molding, & Trim: How to Paint the Details
If you’re a somewhat experienced home-painter, you may feel comfortable painting your walls. You’ve painted a few children’s bedrooms and been happy with the results. But now,...
Kids Got into the Sharpies Again? How to Touch Up Markings on Your Walls
It’s every parent’s nightmare: You walk away from the living room for five minutes, only to find your four-year-old scribbling all over your white walls in crayon or permanent...
Matte, Satin, Gloss: Which Paint Sheen is Right for Your Home?
One of the best parts of updating your home is picking out a fun new paint color. Will your living room go from a faded cream to a bold green, or perhaps a calming gray? You may...
Painting it Black? What to Know About Painting Your Walls Dark Colors
Painting your walls dark colors is treated as a bit of a no-no. But is there a real reason that whites and light grays are standard paint colors? Why can’t you paint your living...
Don’t Move—Improve! 5 Paint Hacks to Love Your Home Again
You don’t need to knock down walls or overhaul your home to make it feel brand new. Sometimes, all it takes is the strategic use of paint to bring out your home’s full...
Coastal, Earthy, and Vibrant: Top Color Trends for a Sunlit Home
Longer, sunnier days are the perfect time to refresh your home with a new coat of paint. Whether you want to brighten up your living space or create a breezy, inviting...
Sun, Heat, and Storms—Is Your Home’s Exterior Ready for Summer?
As warmer weather arrives, it's a perfect time to show your home's exterior some love. Regular seasonal maintenance not only enhances curb appeal but also protects your home from...
How to Fix Peeling and Chipping Paint (And When to Call the Pros)
Peeling and chipping paint isn’t just an eyesore—it can make your home look neglected and signal deeper issues. But with a little know-how, you can refresh your space and know...
5 Common DIY Painting Mistakes
Watch enough home makeover shows or YouTube (TikTok?) tutorials, and you’ll be tempted to tackle your own do-it-yourself projects. But remember, even reality TV is scripted and...