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The Difference in Painting vs. Staining
In addition to enhancing the appearance of surfaces, paint also provides a barrier that protects these surfaces from harm. Staining achieves the same goals. However, painting and staining are different processes. The two terms are often conflated, and for good reason. There are plenty of similarities between paint and stain, [...]
Ask a Painter: How To Pick a Right Sheen?
Choosing the right color is usually the main consideration for homeowners when applying new paint. Fair enough. After all, the paint colors you choose will dramatically affect how a room looks and feels. But color is only part of the story of residential painting. Paint can also be separated in [...]
Ask a Painter: How To Choose a Color?
When it comes to residential painting, simply choosing the right interior and exterior colors can be the most difficult part of the task. After all, you’ll be spending a lot of time in your home, and you want it to look beautiful from the outside as well. There is a [...]
Why Maintenance Painting Helps Business
It’s no secret that businesses should invest in a new coat of paint when things start to fade, chip, and/or peel. The right painting services can transform a business inside and out, bringing it back to life. However, waiting until the last second to paint over worn down surfaces is [...]
Cost Comparing: DIY vs Pro Painters
As with any other home renovation, you have to carefully budget for home painting. It’s not always clear right away how much painting your home will cost. Prices vary from company to company, and several factors come into play when crafting an estimate, such as square footage, type of paint, [...]
Ask a Painter: Should I Paint Over Brick?
Brick homes have a timeless appeal. No matter what home trends have taken hold, brick exteriors and interiors will always be in demand. This durable material is naturally appealing and doesn’t need much more than a good cleaning every year or so. However, some homeowners might want to add some [...]
All American Painting Plus Is an Angie’s List Super Service Award Winner…Again
We are thrilled and honored to have won the Angie’s List Super Service Award yet again. 2018 marks the 12th consecutive year All American Painting Plus has received this prestigious award. The continued recognition from Angie’s List speaks to our ongoing commitment to our customers and community. After all, the [...]
Why Does Climate Matter When Painting A Home?
No matter where you live, weather conditions can be quite dynamic, especially in the winter and spring. Of course, some areas of the U.S. experience more turbulent weather than others. Regardless, professional painters have to consider the local climate before they start a painting job, especially when painting exteriors. Temperature, [...]
Best Tools for No-Stress Home Painting
Extensive painting jobs are often best left to professional painters. But if you like getting your hands dirty or you’re just feeling ambitious, a DIY home painting project can be extremely rewarding. Of course, these projects can also come with a fair amount of stress. There’s a lot to consider, [...]
How to Prevent and Remove Scuff Marks?
We’ve all seen them, especially on gymnasium floors: those black streaks that take no time to get there yet seem impossible to remove. Of course, scuff marks can make their way onto any surface, including walls. Friction is to blame for scuff marks, especially from rubber material. Shoes, furniture, and [...]
