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St. Louis Painting Tips & Articles

Welcome to the St. Louis Painting Contractor Blog provided by Kennedy Painting. Topics blogged about below include many painting tips and articles from our expert contractors, resources, specials, news and other updates from our team here at Kennedy Painting.


Can I Paint My Ceilings A Non-White Color?

A question we often get asked by homeowners is, “can I paint my ceilings a color other than white?” The short answer is: absolutely. Painting the home can be equated with dressing and accessorizing a person. Painting the ceiling is like wearing a hat. Not everyone chooses to wear hats, but a hat can be […]

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3 Steps To Producing The Best Interior Paint Results

Interior painting is one of the home improvement projects that comes alive in the winter. As you make plans for repainting some of your interior rooms, follow these three suggestions to get the best results. Prepare your surfaces properly by cleaning and repairing the walls before painting. Clean the walls with a light detergent and […]

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How To Paint Shadow Stripes

Shadow striping is a decorative painting technique that is becoming more and more popular for homes in St. Louis. Like most forms of faux-painting, shadow-striping evokes an elegant atmosphere. Shadow Stripes are most often used in dining rooms, living rooms, and powder rooms. However, they work well for any room in which you want to […]

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Popular Colors For 2013

New colors are going in and out of fashion all the time. Last year, tangerine hue was the most popular color of the year. This year, the popular color is a soothing emerald green. Pantone defines the new emerald color as: vivid, powerful, inspiring, rejuvenating, multifaceted and elegant. It is a classic color. This new emerald […]

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Ideas For Creative Walls

We all know the feeling of boredom. One way boredom can manifest itself is in room arrangement or decoration. Even a beautiful room can appear dull after years of remaining the same. Usually people switch furniture around in a room to add visual interest to a room, but another great way to achieve this is […]

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How Do I Know If A Painting Company Is Trustworthy?

When deciding whether or not to hire a painting company, there are a number of factors to consider: Craftsmanship/Work. Work speaks for itself, so before hiring a painting contractor, look at their portfolio to make sure the work is high-quality. Communication/Openness. Read testimonials to see if clients have been pleased with the way a contractor handled […]

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When Is Too Late For Exterior Refinishing In St. Louis?

Late Spring, Summer and even early Autumn is a good time for exterior refinishing. But once we hit mid-October, postpone any exterior refinishing projects until Spring. Why you should wait until Spring to refinish that deck or fence… Just in case you wondered why the deck/fence season at Kennedy Painting is already closed out for […]

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What Are Paint Sheens?

Homeowners often ask the question: “What is paint sheen?” In short, paint sheen is the shine or lustre in the paint composition. Here are the different paint sheens and what purpose each one serves best. Hopefully this list will help guide you in the paint selection process. Flat/ Matte – This finish is completely non […]

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Great Interior Autumn Colors For St. Louis

As the St. Louis weather changes from sticky Summer to airy Autumn, it is time to think about changing interior color schemes to correspond with the season. Light wall colors are great for the Summer, but warm, organic colors work well to provide a cozy, inviting atmosphere in the fall. Rich colors that have a […]

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Picking The Perfect Exterior Color For Your St. Louis Home

Exterior painting colors are some of the most important qualities to a St. Louis home. The colors of a house are the first qualities that a person notices when they first see a home so having colors that are very appealing is important. St. Louis exterior painting colors are also important because they give the house […]

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