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Our Review of White Dove Paint by Benjamin Moore
By: TessaThere’s such a thing as having too many options to choose from when it comes to selecting the right white paint for your home’s exterior. White Dove by Benjamin Moore is a white paint color that always makes our short list of . So if looking at paint sample cards and comparing swatches on siding ...
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 ...
Our 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 ...
How to Hire the Best Home Exterior Painter
By: Cassie McDowellIt is that season again and many people are looking to hire the best home exterior painter. Choosing a paint color scheme for your home’s exterior is a huge undertaking. Then testing the colors in your environment to be sure there are no tricky undertones. By the time you’re ready to choose a painter for ...
Painting Your Home’s Exterior? What You Need to Know Before Picking Up the Brush
By: Cassie McDowellPainting Your Home’s Exterior? What You Need to Know Before Picking Up the Brush Are you painting your home’s exterior? This is what you need to know before picking up the brush. I am asked everyday what to know before you start painting. People, just like you, want to know what paint color to choose ...
Painting Your Home? 12 Things to Know Before You Start
By: Cassie McDowellThere are 12 things to know before painting your home. Choosing a home exterior paint color can be frightening. Our brick&batten designers have come up with some solid ways to help you choose the best home exterior paint color without losing your sanity in the process. Spending countless hours in front of the paint samples ...
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 ...
Best 2020 Exterior House Colors When Selling Your Home
By: Cassie McDowellA beautiful home exterior paint job is a show stopper! We’ve found the best 2020 exterior house colors when selling or staying in your home. So, if you’re looking to put your house on the market and want to get top dollar or you’re ready to paint your largest investment, you’ve hit the right spot. ...