House Painting
How Repainting Your Home Can Help You Sell It Quickly
No home seller enjoys a slow sale. The longer a house remains on the market, the less interesting it becomes to prospective buyers. And, of course, it puts your life on hold in many ways. A quick and successful sale is the goal you and your realtor share. Repainting your home can help you sell…
Read MorePaint: Oil-based and Water-based
Oil and water-based paints, what are the differences? Manufacturers classify paint by its binder. Water-based paint usually contains latex or vinyl as a binder. They are commonly called latex paints. Binders solidify the paint so that it will cover surfaces like a film. Alkyd or oil-based paint has a synthetic (alkyd) oil binder or natural oil binder such as linseed oil. …
Read MoreSubtle Contrast
Recently the Larkin Painting Company transformed the look of a spectacular hallway in a Beacon Hill home. Beautifully textured wall coverings adorned the hallway walls. We wanted to make sure that the coverings were showcased. We helped our client choose a neutral color palette that complimented this unique design element perfectly. Quite often we use…
Read MoreFeel the Gloss: Choosing the Correct Paint Sheen Part Two
What are the benefits of choosing a gloss sheen paint for your project? This is an important question to explore as choosing the wrong finish can make housekeeping more difficult and ruin the look of a space. Glossy paint sheens or finishes vary from pearl, semi to high gloss. Let’s look at the pearl finish…
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