La Jolla Painter

September 4, 2017

Metal Effects Copper Patina Paint from Modern Masters

Copper patina paint on a charitable “Mr. Ed” Using a Graco HVLP sprayer, Metal Effects Paint from Modern Masters can be applied more evenly than brush […]
August 21, 2017

The basic handtools needed for painting a house

Basic House Painting Tools and Tool Organization for Painting These are the basic hand tools needed to effectively prepare and paint a house From carbide scrapers […]
August 21, 2017

Rot Proof exterior wood with penetrating epoxy

How to rot-proof exterior wood Using penetrationg epoxy to seal exterior wood permanently Exterior wood doors and gates can be very expensive to replace Pre-treating your […]
October 22, 2015

Spackles, Bondo and Marine Filler

Be careful, some common fillers will fail! So what is the difference? Here are some of my favorite fillers, an one to watch out for…it will […]
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 28, 2015

La Jolla Athenaeum Door Restoration

My childhood library in La Jolla is now the La Jolla Athenaeum Music and Arts Library. Driving by as I often do, I noticed the natural […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
May 4, 2014

Teak Deck Refinishing with Festool Sanders and Sikkens Cetol

Teak is one of the most durable woods available for decking or exterior furniture. That is why it is commonly used on the finest yachts and […]
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 […]
July 5, 2013

Choosing a Contractor You Can Trust

People often wonder, ” How do I choose the right contractor?” The question behind this is really, “How can I find an expert who will be fair, […]
May 23, 2013

Deck Refinishing Done Properly

How many times have you looked at your wood deck and think, “It sure has lost its beauty over the years” and, “It will never look […]