San Diego House Painting

We get lots of questions about house painting as a DIY project in this column. Some painting projects are certainly doable for competent DIYers who are willing to put in the time and effort and invest in the right painting supplies. There are a few projects that you might want to leave to the professionals, however, and one of them is ceiling painting. It’s not that ceiling painting is particularly difficult—it’s a job that’s typically done by professional house painters because it can be … [Read more...]

When I do color consultations with San Diego homeowners as part of my house painting business, I also often help them chose the right sheen of paint for what is being painted. Some homeowners know exactly what they want (or don’t want) when it comes to the paint sheen, but some have no idea there are even different sheens to choose from. What Are Paint Sheens? Let’s start from the beginning, in case you’re one of those homeowners who isn’t familiar with the various sheens of paint. “Sheen” … [Read more...]

You hear a lot about big companies swallowing up the little guys. This has been going on for decades. Big companies buy out the smaller ones or put them out of business due to the competition. It can definitely be a challenge to own a small company that only operates in one location. I would know—I’ve been operating a local house painting company in the San Diego area for 15 years now. I talk with many other small business owners who face the same challenge I do of competing with the … [Read more...]

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...]

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...]

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...]

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...]