Guides
Painting guides
What we tell people at the kitchen table, written down. Specific to Upstate houses and Upstate weather.
- Cabinet painting vs refacing vs replacingAn honest look at painting, refacing and replacing kitchen cabinets, what each involves, and how to tell which one your kitchen needs.Read the guide
- Choosing paint sheen room by roomWhat each paint sheen looks like, how it holds up and touches up, and which one we'd put in each room of your house.Read the guide
- Drywall repair: patch or replace, and what drives the costWhat makes a drywall repair bigger or smaller, how to tell a patch job from a replacement, what to do about water damage, and why we repaint the whole wall afterward.Read the guide
- Getting your HOA to approve exterior paint colorsHow to find your HOA's color rules, what a typical request includes, how to get approval before your start date, and what to do if a color is turned down.Read the guide
- Questions to ask a painter before you hireHow to check a painter's license and insurance, what a written estimate should spell out, and how to compare bids side by side before you sign.Read the guide
- Should you paint brick or vinyl siding?What to know before you paint brick or vinyl siding in the Upstate, including limewash, vinyl color limits, red clay splash and what goes into the price.Read the guide
- The best time of year to paint outside in the UpstateHow pine pollen, summer storms, dew and cold nights shape the exterior painting calendar in the Upstate, and why fall is usually the best window.Read the guide
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