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An Honest Review of Alabaster by Sherwin Williams
By: SarahAlabaster by Sherwin Williams is a soft, warm off-white that our designers love for its versatility. It was named the 2016 Sherwin Williams color of the year, as a nod to “personal solace and revival” – an understated, soothing, peaceful color. But it’s far from trendy. It has staying power and has been a bestseller ...
Eggshell Paint: Everything You Need to Know for Exterior Usage
By: TessaAhh, eggshell paint–Our love for it runs deep. It’s one of the most popular choices for exterior paint, and for good reason. It has a finish that is a pleasant compromise between flat paint and high sheen paint. It’s not too shiny and it’s not dull, making it a versatile option for nearly any type ...
14 Questions Answered About LIMEWASH To Make You a Believer
By: Cassie McDowell14 questions answered about limewash to make you a believer…Limewash is always a beautiful choice if you’re looking to update your brick. How’s it made and applied? Is it truly removable? What type of material is the best? Why is limewash considered low maintenance? And how is limewash different from paint? Many of our clients ...
An Honest Review of Swiss Coffee Paint by Benjamin Moore
By: TessaBenjamin Moore has made a name for itself in the paint world. In fact, we think it could have the potential to become a household name for paint, just like Kleenex is to tissues or La Croix is to sparkling water. Of course, Benjamin Moore has certainly earned its status as a top player in ...
20 Painted Brick Houses to Inspire You in 2020
By: Cassie McDowellWe virtually paint brick houses everyday and know what works and what doesn’t. We’ve found 20 painted brick houses to inspire and get you excited to paint your brick. Despite being a controversial topic, painted brick is a DO. Honestly I’m not sure why the hesitation. If you don’t like your brick, why are you ...
2020 Home Exterior Design Ideas
By: Cassie McDowellGet ready: 2020 Home Exterior Design Ideas. This is a perfect time to explore home exterior improvements; however, be sure you’re spending time on ones that add value to your greatest investment. There are some design trends that will continue into 2020 and others that are definitely coming to a quick end. Get READY: 2020 ...
Painting Your Brick? Try Romabio.
By: Cassie McDowellAre you painting your brick? Try my new find, Romabio. Painting my own brick house, I’ve researched and researched the best paints for home and how to paint my exterior. Recently, I came across another paint option for your exterior brick: Romabio. It is one that definitely caught my attention. After reading Young House Love Blog I did ...
Painting Your House White? You Better Understand LRV.
By: Cassie McDowellAre you painting your house white? You better understand LRV. Understanding a bit about LRV will help you in selecting the correct shade of white, or any paint color, for your environment. It sounds so simple! White is crisp, clean, and beautiful… it should be easy. That said, white is tricky! It’s reflective, has wild ...
Favorite Whites for Your Home’s Exterior
By: Cassie McDowellThere are a million white paints for your home’s exterior; however, not all will work on every home. Style, sunlight, direction of the house and other fixed elements play a crucial role in the way we see and interpret color. For max curb appeal, brick&batten has found some tried and true whites that we return ...