Exterior Painting in Wildwood, MO – Framing a Beautiful Brick Home with Classic Color
Before we get into the details of this project, we should take a moment or two to let the sheer beauty of this Wildwood home soak in. Amazing, isn’t it? We had the opportunity once again to work in conjunction with Ladd Suydam Contracting, which is always a pleasure. For a closer look at […]
Porch Painting and Restoration in the Central West End
St. Louis’ Central West End is a beautiful neighborhood, filled with attractions, restaurants, vibrant atmosphere, and maybe most importantly, a rich history. While painting and home restoration is always a satisfying process to be a part of, there is something especially fulfilling about working on old homes that have weathered a lot of life. Helping […]
Exterior Painting in Sunset Hills – Delivering Southwestern Spice to a Bland Color Scheme
We all need a little change every now and then. From hairstyles to our favorite pair of pants, eventually an update will be required. The same is true for your property! As a case in point, we recently had the opportunity to help a client in Sunset Hills with the process of bringing some fresh, […]
How Do You Choose Your Next Exterior Paint Color? – Tips for Painters in St. Louis
Exterior painting is a fun process! It’s a chance to watch beautiful new colors wrap themselves around your home, replacing tired and worn surfaces. It also offers peace of mind! After all, quality paint is essentially a suit of armor for your property, protecting it from weather, contaminants, and decay. But, before you can really […]
How Does Rain Impact the Time It Takes Exterior Paint to Dry in St. Louis?
In the past two months we have seen a record amount of rainfall here in eastern Missouri and towards the west. We all remember the rains in 1993; it was the 22nd wettest May and June for the region. This year we are already the 16th wettest May and June on record. This chart shows last […]
Good as New: Outdoor Lounge Furniture Refinishing Project in Ladue, MO.
This winter we did an outdoor furniture “makeover” for one of our clients in Ladue, Missouri. The project involved 4 lounge chairs, 6 chairs, 3 benches, 1 larger table, and 1 smaller table. Refinish Outdoor Lounge Furniture: Brand New Look and Weather Protected We used the product: Penofin Hardwood Formula Penetrating Oil Finish. Penofin’s Hardwood Formula Penetrating Oil […]
Should I Paint or Stain My Fence? Outdoor Painting Tips for Glendale, MO.
We definitely recommend staining over painting. While there are good quality exterior latex paints, in regards to your wooden fence staining is the better way to go. Cracking or Fading? The Lesser of Two Evils with an Aging Wood Fence.
Exterior Painting and Wood Repair in Ballwin, MO
A big part of any quality exterior painting job should be to make sure that what is under the paint is healthy and strong, not just hidden. If rotting or damaged wood is ignored, it creates larger issues down the road and really makes painting pointless! Think of it in terms of a car with […]
Three-Story Facade Painting in St. Louis City
We recently had the opportunity to finish a really cool project in St. Louis City, involving bringing some new life to the outside of a historic, three-story home with facade painting. Exterior paint, when done well and carefully planned, is about more than just choosing a color you like. It even involves more than careful […]
Entryway & Cornice Painting in Central West End
Repair and Painting Overview For this entry and cornice painting project in Central West End, we cleaned the rust on the double steel cornice, primed and painted. We also scraped the loose paint on front entry, spot-primed the raw wood, repaired the rotted areas on crown moulding and finished with a few coats of paint. To […]
Aluminum Patio Furniture Refinishing in Brentwood
Patio Furniture Refinishing Project Overview One of our great customers in Brentwood had an aluminum patio set (2 chairs, 2 glass top tables & 1 ottoman) with failing coating. They asked us to refinish the patio furniture, so we inspected for rust and prepared with a scraper, wire brush and sandpaper before refinishing. The project […]
Historic Exterior Painting in Webster
Historic Home Repainting in Webster Overview For this historic exterior painting project, we were asked to do a full wash and repaint of this 100+ year old home in Webster. The approximate cost for this project was $13,000. The project included: Full pressure washing and cleaning of the exterior Surface preparation Full prime with PPG […]