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Why Are San Diego Painting Companies So Busy Right Now?

by Jon Ray    3 min read     December 15, 2020

“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...]

Does It Make Sense to Paint the Interior and Exterior of My San Diego Home at the Same Time?

by Jon Ray    4 min read     November 16, 2020

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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 You can go from having a rundown-looking or outdated home to one that looks fresh, clean, and modernized in very little time.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...]

I Have a Dark Gray House in San Diego and Want to Paint My White Front Door Black…Any Suggestions?

by Jon Ray    4 min read     September 11, 2020

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...]

How Do I Choose the Perfect White Paint for My San Diego Home?

by Jon Ray    4 min read     August 4, 2020

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...]

What Is Back-Rolling and Do All San Diego House Painters Do It?

by Jon Ray    3 min read     July 7, 2020

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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...]

How Has House Painting in San Diego Changed Since the Coronavirus?

by Jon Ray    3 min read     June 22, 2020

I’ll start my answer to this question the way every article you read lately seems to start: “We’re living in unprecedented times. The coronavirus is affecting every part of our lives. We have to prepare for a ‘new normal.’” While these words may be overused at this point, it doesn’t make them any less true. The coronavirus is affecting the way we socialize, the way we go to school, the way we shop, and yes, the way we work. Some of us have the ability to work from home (albeit with some … [Read more...]

Can a San Diego House Painter Help Me Choose Paint Colors?

by Jon Ray    2 min read     May 7, 2020

So, you’ve decided it’s time to have your San Diego house painted. Now the real decision making begins. Do you do it yourself or hire a professional San Diego house painter? What type of paint should you use? What type of sheen do you want? And probably most importantly, what color(s) do you want your house painted? On the surface, color choice doesn’t seem like it should be that difficult, but when you go to the home improvement store or paint store and see literally thousands of colors from … [Read more...]

With the Coronavirus Outbreak, Can I Still Get Professional House Painting or Office Painting Done?

by Jon Ray    2 min read     April 3, 2020

The coronavirus seems to be changing the way everyone works—and professional painters are no exception. At this time, San Diego homeowners are reticent to invite outsiders into their homes—not knowing where they’ve been and to whom they’ve been exposed. For this reason, our San Diego house painting company is not doing much interior house painting right now, and understandably so. However, our crews are still out there working where they can, and there are two types of painting jobs that we … [Read more...]

Do I Really Need to Hire a Professional House Painter for My San Diego Home?

by Jon Ray    2 min read     March 18, 2020

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When it comes to home improvement projects, most DIYers think of house painting as a no-brainer. House painting, on the surface (no pun intended), seems pretty straightforward. You can get everything you need at your local big box store and get right to work without even having to watch a YouTube tutorial. So why would someone ever hire a professional house painter? In our experience (and we have a lot of it), a good paint job requires a certain amount of knowledge and training—knowledge … [Read more...]

As an Environmentally Conscious Person, What Should I Be Thinking About When it Comes to House Painting in San Diego?

by Jon Ray    2 min read     February 25, 2020

First of all, let me applaud your desire to be an environmentally conscious person—the world needs more people like you! You’re asking a great question, and one that has a multi-pronged answer. When most people think of house painting that’s environmentally friendly, they only think about the paint that is being used. And while using Low or No VOC paint is definitely a great way to go, there are several other things to consider when you are looking at San Diego house painting companies that … [Read more...]

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