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House Color Trends for 2020
Thinking of repainting your home but don’t know the house color trends for 2020? Why is that important? The color of a house reflects the personality and image of the people living there. But it also paints a picture of time if the color is outdated and reflects a time of the past. For instance, in the eighties, the popular colors were pastels like mauve, coral, and seafoam green. In the nineties, we saw deep jewel tones, like hunter green and burgundy. But that is not all that does influence the first-hand impression of a home. Over time even the […]
Exterior Painting Tips To Sell Your Home
Moving into a new house can be one of the most exciting and stressful experiences of your life. The endless possibilities and newness of your next home are exciting but transitioning from your current home to your next can be overwhelming to the say the least. Selling your current home in order to afford and move into your next home is a part of it and there is a lot to do in order to achieve this. Read on to learn about our exterior painting tips…. Prior to selling, you will want to repair and improve your home so it […]
The Tools of the House Painting Trade
There are a number of items that are considered ‘tools of the trade’ in residential and business painting. Whether you are going to paint the home or business on your own or hire a professional painting company – or even if you are starting your own paint company – it’s helpful to know what is needed. • Tarps – covers that prevent your indoor and outdoor items from getting errant drips of paint on them. No one wants floors, furniture or outdoor shrubbery to end up with paint stains. • Brushes – there are dozens of brush sizes that are […]
What are the Benefits of an Exterior House Painting Service?
There comes a time in every homeowner’s life when repainting the exterior of the house needs to be considered. Once the homeowner gets past the “should I repaint the house myself or should I hire a contractor” question, invariably, the “hire a contractor” option wins. And for good reason. Repainting an entire home is a huge endeavor requiring know-how, time, and tools beyond the paint itself. Often this will result in unforeseen added expenses and pitfalls that are better left unexplored. That is where the benefits of an exterior house painting service become evident. Once that mental dilemma has been […]
Benefits to Repainting Your Home Inside and Out
Considering to repaint your home inside and out but need a little more information? Apart from aesthetics, it’s a commonly acknowledged fact that the quickest and easiest way to change the look and feel of a home is to repaint inside and out. Compared to hiring an Interior Designer or Remodeling Company it is also the cheapest way. No doubt, changing the color of the whole exterior can totally alter the appearance and improve the curb appeal, updating the interior walls can boost morale and transform the space. But if you need more convincing read on to learn more about […]
Interior Paint Color Trends for 2020
Are you wondering what the interior paint color trends for 2020 are for homeowners in the San Francisco Bay Area? Read on to find out… Each year, paint manufacturers embark upon predicting the next year’s popular paint colors. And although each manufacturer has their own theory as to what will be the new “in” current events, the environment, pop-culture, architectural, technology, and fashion trends play a big role in their predictions. See which interior paint colors the experts say are going to be the favorites in 2020: Classic Blue by Pantone The interior paint color of the year pick […]
Why Hire a Paint Color Consultant
The exterior and interior appeal of any kind of building is subject to several elements: the structure itself, construction elements, the functionality of the space, and also the curb appeal. Selecting the appropriate paint pallet can make a huge difference in the aesthetics of any space. However, picking the right type of paint for the space, and the right colors does require some homework. After all, who hasn’t experienced selecting a shade from a paint swatch only to be disappointed with the outcome? That’s why consulting with an expert paint color consultant is invaluable. The Pros of Hiring a Paint […]
5 Interior House Painting Tips
The freedom to transform your home to your personal taste is always something incredibly alluring. A home should reflect you and what you love. New paint with the colors of your choice can totally transform the space you live in. Interior house painting can be a very challenging and even an intimidating endeavor if you decide to takle it yourself. Basically, you have the option to do it yourself or hire a professional painting company. If you opt to do it yourself, these tips will help you get the job done to your satisfaction. 1. Choosing Colors: The most important […]
Paint vs Replace?
Is your home 10-years old or older? If the answer is yes, you may have old-fashioned or even out-dated cabinets, and it may be time for a kitchen (or bathroom) make-over. Paint vs replace cabinets? There are so many great reasons to spruce up your tired cabinets into cabinets that you’ll absolutely love without spending a huge sum of money. Read on to learn how to transform your cabinets from drab to fab with paint. Here are the Top 5 Reasons to Paint vs Replace Your Kitchen or Bathroom Cabinets 1. Painting will give your kitchen a whole new look […]
When to Get an Exterior Painting Quote
It’s the middle of the summer already and you might be thinking of getting an exterior house painting quote. For those of us in the painting profession, summer is the busiest time of year. Our painting staff has been washing, prepping, painting to transform each and every home into a showcase. While our office staff has been busy answering countless calls and emails, I have been busy providing in-home estimates and signing on new customers. And as of now, August 2019, Universal Painting Contractors Inc. exterior painting schedule is full for the year. So, you may be wondering… When do […]