The Larkin Painting Exterior Painting Process

Our clients find that over time, especially in New England, the exteriors of their homes and commercial spaces need to be repainted. As with all of our clients’ projects, we have a process that ensures a beautiful paint job that reflects the vision they have for their home or business. Let us guide you through…

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Exterior Love

Our client needed to have the exteriors of six condominium units cleaned and painted. We started by power washing the siding, trim, and porch areas. We painted the exterior siding with Benjamin Moore Regal Select Exterior High Build. For the paint finishes, we applied a low luster sheen on the siding and a soft gloss…

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No-Fail Exterior Colors

Exterior painting can be tricky. Picking exterior colors is the source of much anxiety. Many clients are daunted by the scope of the exterior projects, and with good reason. Exteriors are the first thing people see when looking at a home or building. A paint job for exteriors has to last for years. Choosing the…

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Painting a Victorian Exterior

Victorian exterior repaint by Larkin Painting Company

Our long-time customer owns a stunning Victorian home that recently required expert paint mixtures and paint application. Years ago, early in our relationship, he was concerned with finding the right company for his painting work. Our client is very well-versed in the trade and has a basis of knowledge sometimes made it harder for him…

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Door Restoration

door restoration

Mary Ellen, one of our master restorers, recently completed a door restoration. Have you ever seen a sunburned wooden door? The sun had badly burned our clients’ front door. The sun’s UV rays damage wood doors, much like they damage our skin. Years of exposure to the sun can mar the finish and wood of…

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Treat Your Home to a Spring Fling!

Spring is a time of renewal. It seems that even our homes are weary and worn after a long winter. Here are two high-impact ways to freshen the look and the feel of your home for spring. Refurbish Your Home’s Weary Exterior After several months of being pelted with rain, snow, and sleet, your home’s…

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May Soul Guide Your Work

Soul guides our work.  At Larkin Painting, we talk about how taking care of your environment supports care of soul.  But soul also supports and guides us in our daily lives and in the work that we do.  We are craftspeople.  We delight in transforming homes, in bringing out the character and unique qualities of…

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Scrollwork

Quality is all in the details.  A recent exterior project featured an exquisitely detailed, antique, hand-carved scrollwork.  This piece demanded extreme care, a steady hand, and a delicate touch.  Such old, handmade features of homes are treasures, and we do our part to preserve this special part of New England’s architectural history and charm. Although…

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The Chimney Project

As the brightness of Spring approaches peeling off the duller days of Winter, we start to notice areas of our homes that present recurring challenges and need special care and attention.  For one client, his chimney had presented an unpleasant, annual challenge.  It became The Chimney Project.  Despite the homeowner’s diligence, effort and expense, the…

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