The Different Kinds of Paint, Explained
Walk into a paint store and the wall of cans can feel like a lot. Interior, exterior, primer, satin, semi-gloss, […]
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Four Paint Color Families for Your Business
Color sets the tone the moment someone walks in. A customer, a tenant or a visitor notices it before they
Interior
How Paint and Color Change the Way a Room Feels
You can change a room without moving a single piece of furniture. Paint can make a space feel bigger, smaller,
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Matte or Gloss? Choosing the Right Sheen for Trim
Matte, satin, semi-gloss or gloss: how to pick the right sheen for baseboards, casings and doors, inside and out.
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What a Paint Inspection Catches Before You Buy a Home
Fresh paint can hide problems. Here is what to look for in the paint and surfaces before you buy a home, from peeling and stains to failed caulk.
Exterior
How Coastal Salt Air Breaks Down Exterior Paint
Salt, moisture, sun and wind wear paint down fast near the water. Here is what salt air does and how to slow it in Ocean Beach and Point Loma.
What to Expect
How to Choose a Painter: Questions to Ask Before You Hire
Check the license, ask for proof of insurance, get the estimate in writing and understand the payment schedule. Here are the questions I would ask before hiring a painter in San Diego.
Exterior
What Affects the Cost of Painting a House Exterior in San Diego
Exterior painting cost depends on the house, not a formula. Here are the factors that move the price and what to ask for in a free estimate.
What to Expect
How to Get Your Home Ready Before the Painters Arrive
A plain to-do list for the days before your painters arrive: what to clear inside and out, what to decide ahead of time and what to leave alone.
Exterior
Refresh Your Entry Before Holiday Guests: What You Can Do in a Weekend
A weekend is enough to wash, fix small dings and touch up or give your front door one fresh coat. Here is what fits, what does not, and why dry is not cured.