Mission Hills House Painter

October 15, 2015

Preparing Galvanized Metal

Without proper preparation, paint will peel from galvanized metal! Here are some tips and tricks to get the job done properly so paint adheres for the […]
October 9, 2015

Painting Techniques…Dirty Bucket

Your only paint bucket is dirty….what to do! Here are some tips and tricks to get the job done and paint back in the can when […]
September 27, 2015

Is oil based paint still available?

Yes! But…..it is not as easily available as it was in the old days! Are you looking for that old fashioned, hard as a rock, smells […]
August 21, 2015

Painting Tricks: color transition

Painting a sharp clean line between wall and trim The technique is the same whether you want a sharp line on baseboard, crown, wainscot or really […]
June 12, 2015

Sheet Metal Protects Wood Beams

Tops of exposed beams are very prone to rot and UV degradation….sheet metal is a beautiful answer A simple way to protect exposed wood from premature […]
April 28, 2015

Varnished Natural Wood is Beautiful and Durable

Beautiful and smooth oil varnish adds a slight amber tint to wood that will accentuate grain while protecting from food and alcohol. Sanding between coats if […]
June 29, 2014

Restoration of Historic 1921 Alexander Schreiber House in Mission Hills

This California Bungalow, Craftsman style bungalow in beautiful Mission Hills and been poorly painted over the years having extensive paint failure and rot requiring paint stripping […]
July 18, 2013

Cabinet Refinishing Portable Spray Booth

We operate in a small shop space where we need to have the area available for various uses such as: storage of equipment, cabinet refinishing spray […]