Yesterday Bill & Kevin Burnett wrote a post for the San Francisco Chronicle that addresses What to check when paint won’t stick to stucco. We figured we would add our two cents.

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Elastomeric coatings were developed in the 1950s to answer the problems of paint cracking and peeling on masonry substrates; concrete, concrete block, cinderblock and stucco. Most substrate materials, particularly masonry, will contract and expand when exposed to heat, weather, moisture in the form of humidity and other climatic conditions. Elastomeric coatings are formulated to handle the expansion and contraction without cracking, often lasting for years longer than regular house paints.

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What can be the ‘good’ in the present crisis? The economy has tanked, the banking industry is in chaos and the US auto industry is on the ropes, so what good can come from this? For one thing, prices have fallen on goods and services. For companies with a cash reserve or a little left on their credit line, this may be the best time for capital investments, replacing worn out business equipment and renovating the office, warehouse or factory. Material prices and labor will never be lower.

When hiring a commercial painting company for your Washington DC business, you may be considering a solo contractor or doing the job yourself. However, there are a few crucial advantages in choosing a larger professional company.

A few advantages of using Premiere Painting in Washington, DC, commercial painting company:

• High-grade professional equipment (and the cost and worry of malfunctions is placed solely on us)
• Consistent output, color, and finish
• Standard procedures that involve working with your schedule
• Full access to our own clean up supplies, and knowledge of minimizing mess during a job
• Experience with electrostatic painting techniques, and access to all necessary materials and equipment for it
• Options for ongoing paint maintenance on a regular schedule

Premiere Painting does small and large projects in both residential and commercial painting. Companies that use Premiere Painting for regular paint services include apartment and condominium buildings, retail stores, office buildings, industrial/office parks, churches, hotels, convention centers, shopping malls, and any other commercial buildings. Contact us today for a quote on your DC company’s commercial painting project.

Hey DC – a kitchen painter may be just what you need to give your kitchen an affordable and trendy new look! Are you ready to give your kitchen a face lift?

Your kitchen is probably one of the most used rooms in your home, leaving your cabinets and walls looking the worse for wear. Don’t worry – there are home improvement options available. The most expensive, of course, is being complete cabinet replacement. In this difficult economic time, full replacement may not be a viable option. So, you can opt for a more affordable project: re-painting cabinets and walls using a licensed, bonded and insured kitchen painter in DC.

There are several advantages of using a kitchen painter. DC homeowners can save valuable time by hiring one of our kitchen painters to come in and paint for them. Additionally, color experts can help you choose the right colors and tones for your kitchen, giving you the re-assurance that your kitchen colors will result in the look and feel that makes your space a warm and inviting gathering place for your family and friends.

Once the painting is complete, you can continue to improve the look by adding hardware and updating lighting. Keeping it simple and affordable is the new trend of 2009. DC Homeowners should contact the kitchen painters at Premiere Painting to learn more!

When choosing a company to entrust with painting the interior or exterior of your home, you will likely want to evaluate and compare a few options. Here are some ideal questions for interviewing various DC residential painters:

1. Are they bonded, licensed, and insured?
2. Do they have adequate years of experience?
3. Are they compliant with OSHA and other safety regulations that are standard in the industry?
4. Have they received professional accreditation with the PDCA?
5. Does the company offer a detailed list of everything their service includes, in writing, before the project begins?
6. Is there a wide range of services offered, in case you want to expand the contract (such as requesting exterior painting in addition to interior painting)?
7. Do you just get the painting service, or will you receive advice from a color consultant to make sure you’re making a good investment?
8. Are the painters skilled in faux painting techniques that offer more variation in finishes?

There is also a great value in using a local residential painter. DC painting companies rely heavily on word of mouth reputation, so you are likely to get a higher level of customer service than you will with painting services contracted through a large, national chain retailer.

Schedule a consultation on your home improvement painting project with painters that have the experience and credentials that ensure excellent service. Call Premiere Painting now to speak to a DC residential painter.

As Spring swings into full gear, we’re seeing a surge interest in interior painting among homeowners in DC. Painting trends for 2009 offer a range of tones and styles to choose from.
Recommended Colors Based on DC Painting Trends:

• Country Chic: For a classic, rustic look with a stylish twist, opt for earthy colors like dusty yellow, robin’s egg blue, cinnamon red, or sage green.
• Pure Minimalist: For a clean, airy look, opt for light gray, champagne, or creamy off-white.
• Hip & Modern: For bold trendsetters, try silvery gray or a combination of gray tones, soft “heather tone” purple, or bright coral.

As always, you should lean toward lighter colors in small rooms, with the possibility for a bright or dark colored accent wall. Also consider choosing neutral wall colors if you plan to put your home on the market in the near future. You can always use accessories and window treatments to satisfy your craving for color while you wait to sell. However your home may not be a great match for just any of the 2009 painting trends. DC homeowners are encouraged to speak with a home decor professional to make sure their paint choices matches the style and and fixtures of the rest of the home. Call Premiere Painting for a professional color consultation.

Are you looking to update your home with exciting new colors for 2009?

There are many places to find inspiration for your walls, including your favorite pictures, pillows, vases, and more. Premiere Painting offers color consulting in DC and can help you design a room with complimentary colors to make your new look contemporary, inspirational, country…whatever you want it to be. Our color consulting experts are also help you coordinate colors between rooms to ensure that your look flows smoothly from room to room while giving each a unique appearance and added vitality. And, specific colors can be added through a variety of accent pieces and walls giving you a creative outlet to really let your personality shine through.

Utilize color consulting DC to give your home or business the look and feel that you want to give it. Trust the experts who are licensed, bonded, insured and accredited at Premiere Painting - your color consulting experts!

DC Exterior Painting

Our professionals have what it takes to complete your DC exterior painting project.  Whether it is choosing the right exterior colors/shades, selecting state-of-the-art products, or working with considerate crews who keep your residential property protected, Washington DC residents choose Premiere Painting!

DC Exterior Painting Tips & Ideas:

• Pay attention to details – Does your home have brick areas that wont be painted? Make sure to consider this when it comes to selecting your colors and also take note of siding, shutters, mouldings, and other accents
• Find inspiration inside your home – Which interior colors inspire you? Your exterior should be an extension of the color palette and decor of the inside of your home
• Add size with the element of light – Do you want to expand the appearance of your home’s exterior? Using lighter colors can help you to achieve this

Get More DC Exterior Painting Ideas from Our Website

DC Painting Ideas & Color Specialists

Find out the top tricks for choosing the right colors and painting processes to achieve your ideal look!  Our color specialists can give you the top DC painting ideas to help you do this.

1. Refer to Your Neighborhood’s History – how are other homes in your neighborhood painted/decorated?  This will help guide you in the right direction so that your can make your home look different yet still make an appropriate statement.

2. Let Nature Be Your Guide – Pay attention to your surroundings for palettes from your yard’s trees, flowers, and greenery.  These earthy hues may inspire and your own landscape will provide the perfect backdrop to your home.

3. Refer to the Color of your Roof – This is something that may impact your color choice since it will most likely need to coordinate with your exterior paint.  View our DC painting ideas gallery!

Washington DC Painting & Color Trends

Looking for interesting ways to refresh your home’s exterior?  Find out the top Washington DC painting and color trends from our experts. We’ve painted some of the most beautiful homes in all the DC metro area!

Want to be Different?
Here are some great shades you rarely see that can give your home some personality:

• Lavender with purple trim (sounds unusual but experiment with different shades to find the right match for your home)
• Deep navy blue with white trim (very patriotic looking and perfect for DC homes & residences in the surrounding areas)
• Dramatic greys with a dark or light trim ( more conservative than the other two, but looks great!

View our residential gallery for more Washington DC painting and color trends