Oil-Based Paints Breakdown: 7 Genius Uses and Bad Limitations
Oil-based paints are not obsolete, but they are no longer forgiving. After decades in the painting industry and thousands of interior projects completed across Atlanta, GA, I’ve seen exactly where oil-based solvents perform brilliantly and where they quietly cause problems months or even years later. Used intentionally, oil-based paints deliver [...]
Timeless vs. Trendy Color Trends: 12 Game-Changing Rules
From decades of painting homes, I’ve learned this: timeless colors form the foundation, color trends should be used sparingly. Most repaint regrets happen when color trends are treated as permanent choices. The debate around Pantone’s 2026 Color of the Year, Cloud Dancer (#F0EFEB), illustrates this clearly. Market reaction calls it [...]
12 Incredible Ways a Cabinet Respray Delivers Better
If you’ve been staring at tired kitchen cabinets and wondering whether a cabinet respray is actually better than replacing, refacing, or DIY painting, let me give you a straight answer based on two decades of hands-on experience: yes — when it’s done professionally, a cabinet respray is almost always the [...]
5 Fatal Errors Homeowners Make When Painting Cabinets—Exposed
Many homeowners attempt painting cabinets themselves to save money or achieve a custom look. The idea seems straightforward: sand, prime, paint, and voila—brand-new kitchen cabinets. In reality, cabinet painting is far more complex than painting walls. It demands precision, the right materials, and specialized techniques that even confident DIYers often [...]
How Many Coats of Paint You Really Need for an Even Result
Every homeowner or property manager eventually asks the same question before a project starts:“How many coats of paint do I really need?” Here’s the honest truth from professional painters at :In most cases, two coats of paint are essential for a smooth, durable, and long-lasting finish. But the exact [...]
7 Important Mistakes Painters Make Before Exterior Painting
You've been through this before. The last painting contractor started work without proper preparation, and within 18 months the paint was peeling around your windows. The time before that, they skipped the moisture testing and trapped water under the new paint, creating blistering that cost thousands to fix. Now you're [...]
We Said No! 1 Painting Project That Was Too Risky For Us
Most people think professional painters never turn down a job. If there’s a surface, paint, and a brush, the work gets done—right? Not always. Sometimes, even with the tools, training, and manpower, a painting project presents risks so serious that the responsible decision is to walk away. That’s exactly what [...]
How to Repair Chipped Paint in Duluth, GA: A Homeowner’s Complete Guide
If you’re looking at your walls or trim and notice chipped paint, you’re probably asking yourself: how to repair chipped paint without making things worse? It’s one of the most common home improvement frustrations, and it shows up in both older homes and newer builds around Duluth, GA. Chipped paint [...]
Should I Paint or Stain My Fence in Snellville, GA?
A Fresh Look at an Old Question... Every homeowner with a wood fence has asked the same thing at some point: should I paint or stain my fence? If you live in Snellville, GA, the question carries even more weight thanks to the mix of hot summers, heavy rain, and [...]
How to Paint Textured Walls in Sandy Springs, GA Without Making a Mess
If you’ve ever stood in your living room wondering how to paint textured walls without missing spots or making a total mess, you’re not alone. Plenty of homeowners in Sandy Springs, GA deal with textured surfaces—orange peel, knockdown, popcorn, you name it—and painting them is a totally different story than [...]
