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Lakewood House Painted on Edwards Ave

Lakewood House Painted on Edwards Ave

Awhile ago our team of local house painters in Lakewood painted this beautiful home on Edwards Ave. They had to do a thorough job scraping and prepping the house before we could prime and paint. We used Sherwin Williams ‘Rejuvenate’ paint and Sherwin Williams ‘Prime Rx’ primer because of its high-build properties that help to […]

Priming Before Painting Aluminum Siding In Cleveland

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When someone is considering painting aluminum siding in Cleveland, a common concern is regarding the importance of using a primer before painting. Most of the exterior paints we recommend have a built in primer that allow for adhesion to aluminum siding so a specific primer is not necessary. We also apply two coats of paint to […]

Painters in Cleveland, OH Make Homeowner Cry

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]A homeowner in Berea, OH is beyond thrilled about her home’s new look! So thrilled, in fact, that the homeowner was brought to tears about how gorgeous her home looks: “I have waited years to just have my trim painted, but painting the whole house has been a great bonus – my house has been completely transformed!”

Greater Cincinnati Homeless Coalition Recieves A Makeover

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The Greater Cincinnati Homeless Coalition is an organization committed to assisting the homeless population and educating the public in hopes of a solution to homelessness. Since the organization’s main focus is serving, advocating, and educating the public about homelessness, there is not much time or money set aside for renovations to the building.

Color of the Year 2015 – Marsala

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Every year in December Pantone decides on a Color of the Year, and for 2015, they have chosen “Marsala”. I would describe it as a sort of “fuschia” or a red wine with a hint of purple or maroon.

Removing Chalk Before Painting Aluminum Siding

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With all aluminum siding painting projects, washing is the most important part. The oxidation that occurs with aluminum siding results in the build up of a chalk like substance on the siding itself which can easily be seen by wiping your hand across the aluminum. This substance, if not removed, will affect how well the […]

6 Uses For Leftover Paint

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So, you just finished painting your home, and you have quite a bit of paint leftover…now what? Well, no need to worry, you have several different options to put that leftover paint to good use. Take a look at some of the ideas below.

How To Properly Prep Your Home for Exterior Painting

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If you are going to take on the challenge of painting your house, you must make sure that you do all the proper prep work before you even touch your paint brush. Prep work must be done properly to make sure that the paint or stain adheres correctly to the surface you are working on. […]