Interior Painting

January 13, 2021

Darlington House Repaint Day One, La Jolla

Darlington House Repaint Day One  It has been years since this beautiful historical building has had the putty glazed windows refurbished The windows are removed, where […]
September 29, 2018

Cost Cutting Tips for Exterior House Painting

Cost Cutting Tips for Exterior House Painting A fresh coat of paint can make your home aesthetically pleasing and lovely. A good exterior paint job can […]
September 21, 2018

Venturi Pergola Preserved

La Jolla Historical Society creates a new “Pocket Park” while preserving Venturi Pergola from LJ Museum of Contemporary Art   In 2018, due to the renovation […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
November 13, 2014

Proper surface prep on KOGO radio

Cheap paint can cost you far more in the long run Lack of proper surfaces preparation can make even the best paint fail. How can you […]
October 4, 2013

Baseboard Painting Clean and Sharp!

People often ask me, “How do you get such sharp, clean lines when you paint base and other trim?” Here is how professional painters do it […]
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 […]
May 20, 2013

Darlington House Gets a Facelift

The Darlington House is a beautiful large home owned by the Social Service league of La Jolla whose mission it is to provide meals and housing […]