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.


Top Tips For Picking The Right St. Louis Exterior Paint

Many people think buying St. Louis exterior paint for their home is much similar to buying for interior. In fact, there are lots of things to take care of while selecting paint for your exterior walls. As your exterior walls get maximum exposure to rough weather, sun, wind, and rail, they need special protection coat for […]

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How To Create A Child-Safe Nursery

If your nursery decorating plans involve painting walls, it is vitally important to use a child-safe paint. There are many harmful paints on the market, so it is important to look into the new paints that are baby-safe, non-flammable and not chemically harmful. Normal latex and oil-based paint contain harmful solvents and VOC’s (Volatile Organic […]

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There Is No Such Thing As A “Touch-Up”

How many times have you endeavored to “touch up” a chipped or dirty part of a wall with fresh paint, but ended up making a new noticeable blotch on the wall? In all honesty, touch-ups are often a myth. Sometimes if you have the same can of paint you originally painted the wall with, you […]

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Picking The Right St Louis Home Power Wash Contractor

Here are the top five things to keep in mind when getting the most from your next St Louis power wash project. #1: Ask for a Free Estimate: Each job is unique and is difficult to get an accurate price over the phone. Request that the  St Louis power wash contractor make a free on-site visit to meet […]

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A New Way To Decorate This Season

They say that nothing brightens a room like a fresh coat of paint, and since it’s always nice to brighten your home over the holidays we want to share a new and simple idea for decorating this year. Decorating is one of those things people tend to do the same way each year, which isn’t […]

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Why You Should Have Your St. Louis Deck Refinished

St. Louis Decks are a great way to “be outdoors” without really leaving your house. Sadly, many homeowners neglect them, and they lose that fresh, new look. St. Louis Deck refinishing is not that hard, and it will protect your deck for years to come. Why should you refinish your deck? Decks these days are made of […]

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St Louis Home Exterior Repainting Project

One of our most recent jobs was the Micchelli Project where we repainted the entire front facade of the home. The house included third-story dormers, decorative cornice, stucco body, foundation, windows and entry doors with arched surround. We prepared the surface, removed loose coatings, caulked and filled imperfections, fully primed all surfaces for better paint […]

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How To Prepare A Wall Before Painting

In order for a paint job to look clean and smooth, it is important that proper surface preparation is done prior to painting. The first step in surface preparation is to fill in any holes with a good quality wall spackle. After it dries, sand the surface to a smooth finish. Be sure to also […]

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What Moulding Would You Install In A Dining Room?

A Dining Room is the perfect candidate for decorative moulding. If done properly, certain types of moulding can add the perfect touch of sophistication to a Dining Room without changing the overall theme. These are Mouldings most typically used in a Dining Room: 1. Crown Moulding Crown moulding provides a visual transition from the wall […]

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Affordable St. Louis Room Makeovers Need Only Paint And Imagination

In tough economic times, many homeowners are looking for affordable ways to bring new life to tired rooms in their homes.  There are many affordable ways to remodel, especially if you are willing to do all or some of the work.  Probably the most affordable makeover for any room of the house is interior painting in […]

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