3 Exterior Projects to Finish Before Autumn
Right before Autumn is the time to tackle your exterior maintenance projects. These are each small, but important, tasks that should be easy to finish before cold weather sets in. Re-paint or touch-up the front door. A front door is the first impression of a home. Take a look at the overall condition of your […]
Anti-Slip Flooring Options in St. Louis
Anti-slip coatings are essential for hazardous walkways or potentially slippery areas. Areas that usually need anti-slip coatings are: public walkways public showers school hallways or bathrooms pool terraces decks outdoor stairways kitchens porches sidewalks or walkways Anti-slip coatings can (and should) be used for both commercial and residential, indoor and outdoor properties that receive moisture or exposure […]
Porch Painting in St. Louis & Monroe County
One of the attributes unique to some St. Louis homes is beautiful porches and columns. Since most of porch and/or column style homes were built a few decades ago, these are typically the ones that are in need of restoration or repainting. At Kennedy Painting, we have thorough and professional processes for wood restoration, porch […]
4 Exterior Inspections For Your Home This Spring
Spring and Fall are the best times for home maintenance repairs. An inspection should be done once or twice a year for things like rotting wood, peeling paint, mold growth and leaky windows. Managing these areas will make your home look and feel nicer, and will also add to the value of your home. To […]
4 Common Painting Mistakes to Avoid
There are many facets to good quality painting, some of which are easy to overlook. Here are four mistakes people commonly make that compromise the quality of their paint job. Common Painting Mistakes Buying cheap, low-quality paint. The saying: “You get what you pay for,” is undeniably true with paint. High-quality, 100% acrylic latex paints adhere […]
10 Benefits of High-Quality Paint
While it’s nice to save money, there are a few things for which quality should not be compromised for a lower price. Paint is one of those items where you get what you pay for; the better quality paint the higher the cost. Here are 10 Reasons why high-quality paint is worth the money: Easier […]
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 […]
How soon can I walk on my freshly painted deck?
A fresh coat of painting or staining on your deck is always recommended every 18 months to 2 years in St. Louis. Decks take a lot of beating from our 4 seasons from snow to hot sun. You can sometimes wait for up to 3 or so years to repaint your deck, but to keep […]
Pick Colors That Compliment Your House
Sometimes it’s easy to pick a color you like for your home exterior without thinking about how the color will actually look on the house. A modern rancher with a flat roof and clean lines won’t sport the same colors as a older Victorian home. The best colors will highlight the most beautiful features of […]
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 […]
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 […]
Should I Paint My St. Louis Home This Fall?
Fall is the season to save on exterior house painting! Did you know that planning a professional exterior paint job in the Fall can actually save you more money than any other season? Fall offers unique opportunities to save BIG: Keeping heat IN and cold air OUT is a challenge for every St. Louis homeowner. […]