Posts Tagged ‘Boston’
Bathroom Trends: Elevate Your Style with Wallpaper and Wallcoverings
The next great conversation piece is in your bathroom. The new trend is to explore bold and unique wallpaper and wallcovering patterns on bathroom walls. Any bathroom wall is the perfect canvas; kids’, master, guest and powder rooms are the perfect spaces for unique pattern designs that might feel overwhelming in your living room or…
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…
Read MoreSheen: The Importance of Being Accurate
Picking the right paint sheen or finish for your project is critical. Most people enjoy picking the actual color of the paint; that is the flashy, fun part. However, there is a technical and equally important aspect to paint. When choosing your paint, you must also be mindful of its sheen. There are several “levels”…
Read MorePainting in Millennium Tower
We are painting in Millennium Tower! For the past several months, we have had the pleasure of painting in Boston’s newest and most exclusive, high-rise condominiums. Located near Downtown Crossing and the Financial District, Millennium Tower is Boston’s tallest residential building. We are honored and excited to work on this landmark project. At six hundred…
Read MoreRailing and Balusters
We recently painted a beautiful, wooden railing and baluster system. Even though we were using the same product for the railing that floor contractors used for the floor, we ran into a challenge. The floor and the railing were constructed of two different types of wood. Railings are made of a very hard wood that…
Read MoreBest Practices: Sprinklers and Sheetrock Repair
We often come to a job after an emergency repair has been made. Marlon worked in a similar situation at the Ritz-Carlton Millennium residences. The maintenance staff had to quickly fix a ceiling leak. In order to do so, they cut the ceiling sheetrock along its seam, leaving a small hole. Unfortunately, the edge of…
Read MoreColor Harmony: The Ping Pong Edition
We recently helped our clients use color harmony to transform their neutral-hued basement into a colorful ‘arena’ and gathering place. The family are great fans of ping pong tournaments played between father and son. Unfortunately, the ping pong balls would get lost in play. The cream-colored walls perfectly camouflaged the balls as they sailed…
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