June 29th, 2018
When planning an exterior house painting project, there is a lot to consider. One of the first decisions you’ll need to make is what type of application to use: paint or stain. Our pros and cons can help you make the right choice for your project! Acrylic Latex Paint: Summary – Acrylic latex paint is water-based, available in numerous sheens and every conceivable color, and the favorite of professional painters and DIYers alike. Pros –...
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May 3rd, 2018
Splurging on luxury items can make us feel guilty, but epoxy garage flooring is truly an exception. A smooth, clean epoxy finish on your garage floor in the color of your choice may seem like the ultimate luxury for your home, but it’s completely justified! Here’s why: Low Maintenance – A high quality epoxy coating requires only minimal maintenance. Once your garage floor is coated in epoxy, it becomes sealed and no longer porous. This...
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March 22nd, 2018
Your kitchen cabinets are more than just storage… they are the key element in your kitchen’s design and overall feel. When your kitchen is in need of a facelift, you can redo the floors or install different countertops or paint the walls in a fresh coat of paint, but nothing has the power to transform your kitchen like refinishing the cabinets. Our clients often ask us about popular cabinet refinishing trends. Here are four...
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January 31st, 2018
Deciding on paint colors can be the hardest part of an exterior painting project. The paint and materials are an investment, and then there is the pressure of choosing colors that will look great on your particular home and in your particular neighborhood, and that will stand the test of time. Jacksonville FL is home to many diverse and beautiful neighborhoods. Use our tips for planning the best possible color scheme for your own home!...
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January 11th, 2018
It’s common knowledge that without the right prep work, a project is almost certainly doomed. That goes for nearly any type of project, but is especially true of exterior house painting. Proper prep work is critically important, and that includes selecting the right primer coating. A good primer enables paint to adhere more strongly to the surface, smooths into cracks and soaks into pores in the substrate, and improves the paint’s ability to resist surface...
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December 7th, 2017
One of the biggest projects you can take on for your home is painting its exterior. There are many steps to follow in order to give your home a high quality paint job, and prep work is no exception. The good news is that proper preparation will pay off. Follow our tips and your home will be easier to paint, the job will go more quickly, and the finished product will look great. Create...
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November 9th, 2017
Epoxy flooring is a creative way to coat your floors and make a safe, durable, appealing work space. Epoxy floors are growing in popularity, and it’s easy to see why! Here are some of the benefits to installing epoxy flooring in your garage: Easy to Clean – Perhaps the best feature of epoxy flooring is how easy it is to maintain. Sweep up debris effortlessly and quickly, and mop or wipe it down with a...
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September 7th, 2017
Changing your cabinets is one of the quickest ways to completely transform a room. You can paint the walls in your kitchen and replace the appliances, but if the cabinets are dated or drab, your hard work is in vain. Updating the cabinets in your kitchen, bathroom, or other rooms of the house will add character and design to any room, and will of course also add value to your home. The question many homeowners...
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August 24th, 2017
Here in Northeast Florida, the elements can really take a toll on the wood surfaces around your home. Your deck, dock, and fence are exposed to intense sunlight and UV rays that will fade wood and weaken the natural substance that holds together wood fibers. Humidity and heavy rains overwhelm wood with moisture, causing it to warp and crack as it then expands and contracts with changing temperatures. Wood that is unprotected or neglected is...
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August 3rd, 2017
When planning your painting project, one of the biggest task can be selecting the right color. This task becomes even bigger when you realize you also need to pick the right sheen for the surface you’ll be painting! What Is Sheen? A paint’s sheen refers to its reflectivity which is plotted on a type of spectrum with flat finish and very little reflectivity on one end, and high gloss and a lot of reflectivity...
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