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Watching Paint Dry

Watching Paint Dry

November 23, 2018 2 min read

Today’s topic is about paint drying. It’s one of the parts of working with paint professionally, and, at first it’s as boring as it sounds.
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Home Repair Check Up

Home Repair Check Up

August 30, 2018 2 min read

Autumn brings colder days, dirt, and much needed rain. This post is to serve as a reminder that with the changing of seasons it will steadily become more difficult to get work done on the exterior.
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DIY: Adding Unique Designs with Stencils

DIY: Adding Unique Designs with Stencils

August 24, 2018 2 min read

Stencils might seem a little childish, but, they are a powerful tool for leaving a strong impression on your guests.
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Recognizing Water Damage in Paint

Recognizing Water Damage in Paint

August 15, 2018 1 min read

Water damage is complicated and cannot simply be painted over. It is important to identify the different ways that this damage can be visible in your paint.

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Painting for the Fall

Painting for the Fall

July 21, 2018 2 min read

The intense summer heat can leave you longing for the autumn rains! Summer is one of the best times to get those home painting projects done, but, that doesn’t mean we have to keep thinking about the heat.
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Heat & Paint

Heat & Paint

July 20, 2018 2 min read

The summer heat can be fickle and troublesome when it comes to exterior projects! The intense summer heat can cause all sorts of problems with your projects. The most likely heat failures you’ll encounter are watery paint and peeling paint.
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DIY Refreshing Exterior Repaints

DIY Refreshing Exterior Repaints

June 22, 2018 2 min read

With bright sunny days of summer its important to get outside and get a little bit of sun every now and again. This is a good chance to take a second look at your old furniture and consider a refresher for exterior repainting.
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Customer Spotlight: Mercer Painting

Customer Spotlight: Mercer Painting

March 31, 2018 1 min read

“Every project has something unusual about it. The key is to constantly recognize potential schedule or material issues before they happen and have a smart and nimble crew.”
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Painting For Spring

Painting For Spring

January 26, 2018 1 min read

Spring is just around the corner and sometimes we just wish warm weather would come a little faster. With some creative color choices we can add a splash of Spring to the bedroom, office, or even just a coffee table.
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Color Trends for 2018

Color Trends for 2018

January 18, 2018 1 min read

A splash of Caliente in a room gives a fierce and refreshing statement. A bold red can give the entrance to a home a powerful and memorable statement.
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Choosing A Sheen

Choosing A Sheen

December 16, 2016 2 min read

Paint sheen can be a confusing topic and we are often asked “Which sheen should I use?” Sheen is, simply put, how shiny a paint is.
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Color Trends For 2017

Color Trends For 2017

November 22, 2016 1 min read

Each year, Benjamin Moore produces a catalog to define the year. Last year, 2016, it was Simply White (OC-117). It brought with it a simplicity and clarity. The defining color of 2017 is Shadow (2117-30).
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