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What’s the Difference Between a San Diego House Painter and a Painting Contractor?

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People who paint houses in San Diego can go by several different titles: professional house painters, painting contractors, residential painters, etc. Most of these titles are interchangeable, but there are some important distinctions to be made. First of all, if someone calls himself or herself a “professional” house painter, it implies that he or she does painting for a living. It’s typically all he or she does, and it is a full-time pursuit. Anyone who goes by the title “professional house … [Read more...]

I’m on a Budget. How Can I Improve the Exterior of My San Diego Home for Not a Lot of Money?

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Painting can go a long way toward giving a home a fresh new look. It can take a boring house and turn it into the envy of the neighborhood. Of course, having the entire exterior of your house professionally painted isn’t in everyone’s budget, unfortunately. So, here are some budget-friendly suggestions on how to improve the exterior of your home with paint. Freshen Up the Trim If your budget doesn’t permit you to hire someone to paint the entire exterior of your house, you could hire a … [Read more...]

San Diego Homeowner Asks: “Why Is Everyone Painting Their Walls Black?”

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Here’s an interesting question we received recently: “Why is everyone painting their walls black? I thought this was a huge design ‘no-no’, but I’m seeing black walls all over Instagram, on home design shows on TV, and in magazines. Is this really a new trend?” When a new trend in interior design emerges, it can certainly feel like everyone is doing it. Black, navy, charcoal gray, and even dark emerald green walls are one of those current trends. Although dark walls are making appearances in … [Read more...]

Do I Need to Paint the Walls in My Home with Neutral Colors?

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Here’s the full question that was submitted for this month’s edition of Ask the Paint Pro: Do I need paint the walls in my home with neutral colors? Everyone tells me I should paint my walls gray, tan, or white, but I like bright, bold colors. Is it OK to do something different?” This is a great question, and one we get from time to time when our San Diego painting company does color consultations. Not every homeowner wants neutral walls, and that’s totally fine! Of course, there are … [Read more...]

What’s the Best Way to Clean My Painted Walls? Tips from a San Diego House Painter

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There’s not much that makes a house look fresher and cleaner than having newly painted walls. However, over time, those same walls can get dusty, dirty, and grimy. When that happens, it’s time to clean those walls. Here are some tips and suggestions from your local San Diego house painters. Start by Dusting Yes, walls get dusty. While there’s no need to dust your walls as frequently as you dust your furniture or sweep your floors, your walls do need an occasional dusting. A few times per … [Read more...]

Does House Painting Add Value to Homes in San Diego?

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Just about every person I know wants to spend their money wisely—especially when it comes to their homes. There is an endless number of home improvement projects you can take on as a homeowner, but which ones will actually add value when you go to sell your home? When it comes to house painting, the question of added value can be a little tricky. Painting may not necessarily change the appraised value of your home, but it could add a lot of value in the eyes of potential buyers, which is … [Read more...]

What Are the Best Paint Colors for My San Diego Home Office?

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With more people working from home—some of them permanently now—many are converting spaces in their homes into offices. Whether it’s a spare bedroom, a little-used dining room, a formal living room, or a loft area, you want to make the space conducive to productive work. When you think about creating a great working environment, you probably think about things like minimizing distractions and getting the proper equipment and office furniture setup, but what about paint? Did you know that … [Read more...]

Are There Any Paint Colors I Should Avoid for My San Diego Home?

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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...]

Does the Style of My San Diego Home Dictate the Colors I Should Paint It?

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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...]

Do Most San Diego House Painters Do Special Finishes?

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There are many house painters in San Diego. Some of them have their specialties, while others do all types of painting, including interior and exterior house painting. More recently, some painting companies have focused their businesses on kitchen cabinet painting, as this has become a very popular request from San Diego homeowners. Special finishes are something that not a lot of San Diego house painting companies do, largely because it takes a different type of skill level than other types … [Read more...]