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Surprises can be fun when you receive unexpected gifts, but they’re generally unwelcome when you’re contracting for home painting services. Amazingly, many homeowners who would never accept a vague estimate for a different type of upgrade don’t bat an eye at being handed a single figure written on a piece of paper after a painter takes a quick peek at

Have you ever fallen in love with a paint color when you viewed it at a retail store, only to discover later that it looked totally different—and unappealing—when you dabbed some of it on the walls at your home? Or maybe you know someone who chose gray for an exterior home painting project, and the color looked beautiful every morning

When you look at your bathroom, do you see wallpaper that’s peeling away or wall tiles that never seem to look clean? The interior wall coverings of the bathroom must endure a daily onslaught of heat and moisture, which erodes adhesives and provides the perfect environment for mold and mildew. If you’ve decided that painting your bathroom walls is a

Trending Interior House Colors for 2021 If you’re among the millions of people who spent more time at home last year than ever before, you’re hardly alone. And if you’re like many homeowners, all that indoor time has you thinking about freshening up your interior décor with new paint. The first step? Choose some new wall colors. But which ones?

Trending Exterior House Colors for 2021—Which Is Right for Your Home? If repainting your home is on your list of home improvement resolutions for 2021, one of the first decisions you’ll need to make concerns the color. Or, to be more precise, the combination of colors because experts say the recent trend of using different coordinating colors to create a

One of the most noticeable differences between Southern Painting and other local painters is the excellent painting experience that homeowners repeatedly tell us they receive. Total customer satisfaction has always been Southern Painting’s primary objective. Unmatched Professionalism and Respect – It’s How We Roll™ You will first notice Southern Painting’s professionalism when you speak to our office staff and request

While this may seem the easiest option considering it is the most basic of neutrals, sometimes white walls can feel cold and incomplete. Not to mention, if you have kids, they can become very messy if you do not use the right paint type. Here are a few of our white wall tips: If you have children, dogs, or are

Purple is one of those tricky colors and Barney is partially to blame. If not done correctly, a room can look childish instead of regal. The below tips will help purple regain its rightful claim as a beautiful, regal color. 1. Orchid Purple was the color of 2018 for a reason. It is the perfect balance between not being too

Yellow is one of those shades that can either go so right or so wrong. In the lighter, warmer shades, it is essentially a neutral, but the brighter shades can be a bit overwhelming. Below we detail how to make yellow work in your home! Bright yellow: If you want to use bright yellow, there are a few ways to