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August 7, 2015

Painting Tricks: Crisp paint lines

Getting a crisp, clean and straight line can be easy as pie if you know the tricks of the painting trade On an inside corner between […]
July 14, 2015

Peeling Paint and How to prevent it

This poor client had hired a “professional” property management company to maintain this home in a high rent area. To maximize “profit” they hired a low […]
June 24, 2015

Refinishing Entry Doors

Entry doors can get damaged by the sun. Proper preparation and refinishing will keep this door beautiful for years Wood doors need to be maintained. If […]
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 […]
May 26, 2015

Painting Kitchen Cabinets

A clean new look for refinishing cabinets at a fraction of the cost of refacing or replacing: What are the steps? Remove cabinet doors and drawers […]
May 20, 2015

Stained Wood Cabinet Touch Up with Mohawk System

Touch up damaged cabinets with Mohawk “Magic” stain pens: We love to surprise our clients with how quickly we can tune up their natural wood cabinets […]
May 16, 2015

Metal Caps on Wood Stops Rot

When installed on exposed beams, these protective metal caps really keep a paint job looking sharp for years: Custom fit to look sharp and shed water […]
May 6, 2015

Crown Molding Really Dresses Up Your Home

We can install crown molding to give you a whole new look! Because we are painters we can pre-paint the crown before installation and then caulk, […]
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 […]
April 1, 2015

Fresh Look for Warwick's Books and Stationers in La Jolla by Peek Brothers Painting

A cool updated look with new colors and stripes is part of the fresh upgrade : Working with Nancy Warwick and her designers, we had a […]
February 5, 2015

Painting Tips from The Home Pro Show

Paint tools and tricks for a homeowner to get a professional looking paint job with: How to prepare your roller by getting loose hairs out easily […]
February 3, 2015

Best paint for Bathrooms

In the past oil semi-gloss was used in baths/kitchens and laundries but with the emphasis on reducing chemicals VOC’s harmful to the ozone layer, many paints […]
January 25, 2015

Best Bathroom Colors

For Small Vanity Baths: The trend is towards bold deep colors for the walls to make the space dramatic. Accents of compatible complimentary colors can be […]
December 19, 2014

El Patio Building in La Jolla refinished with Dunn Edwards Evershield

The El Patio Building in La Jolla California needed a face lift! The owner watched us working for months on the restoration of St James by […]
December 5, 2014

Another Unique Client Request for Christmas

Every so often a client will have something unique that needs coating. Here is the story of this unique paint job: Our client’s father made these […]