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As house painters in San Diego, we get asked for paint color suggestions a lot. So often, in fact, that our company decided to offer color consulting as a service. Choosing the right paint color is difficult—especially if all you have to go on is a small paint chip that you got from the home improvement store. Dark and Bright Colors In general, you should avoid painting an entire room a really dark or really bright color. Dark colors can make a room feel small and heavy. The walls will … [Read more...]

As a house painter in San Diego, I talk to a lot of homeowners and offer a lot of advice about paint colors. When it comes to exterior house colors, the style of the home has a lot to do with the colors I recommend—especially if the homeowner has expressed interest in staying true to the style of the home. Some home styles look great with a neutral paint scheme, while others benefit from more bold colors. Are There “Rules” When It Comes to Exterior Paint Colors? For some styles of homes, … [Read more...]

“Why are San Diego painting companies so busy right now? I’ve called several San Diego house painters, and they either don’t call me back, or they say they won’t be able to get to my house for several months! I was hoping to have my home painted before the new year!” We’ve been hearing questions and comments like this a lot lately at our San Diego painting company. Just like many other companies like ours, we’re extremely busy right now. We’re having to ask our customers to wait longer than … [Read more...]

Almost every homeowner eventually reaches a point where they want to make some drastic changes to the way their home looks. This is especially true for owners of older homes. Paint is one home improvement that can make a significant difference almost overnight. You can go from having a rundown-looking or outdated home to one that looks fresh, clean, and modernized in very little time. If you’re considering hiring a professional San Diego house painter, you may be wondering if it makes sense … [Read more...]

This is a question we received from Judy B., and it’s a good one! Many homeowners in San Diego are looking to have the exterior of their homes painted right now and are wondering about color combinations for walls/doors/trim. It can be tricky to pick the perfect combination of colors that will go together and also complement the architecture of your home. Tips for San Diego Homeowners Wanting to Paint Their Front Door Black Without seeing Judy’s particular home, I can say that most dark … [Read more...]

As house painters in San Diego, we talk to a lot of homeowners about paint colors. Typically, people will know what color they want for their walls, but when we ask them what color they want for their trim or cabinets, they will just say, “white.” When we ask them, “Which white?” we sometimes get a blank stare. What a lot of homeowners don’t know, especially new homeowners, is that there are many, many different shades of white, ranging from warm to cool, with many options in between. … [Read more...]

If you’ve ever gotten quotes to have your San Diego house painted, you’ve probably experienced a wide range of prices. Some may have been ridiculously low, and while you may have been tempted to go with the lowest bidder, you were probably leery of the quality of the paint job you would receive. There are many reasons why you might get a really low quote from some San Diego painters. They may be accepting payment “under the table” and not paying taxes or purchasing worker’s compensation … [Read more...]