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Behr vs. Valspar: Which Is Better?

Team Behr vs. team Valspar: Which is better? It’s a pretty heated debate in the exterior design world. But we’ll just cut to the chase on our opinion pretty quickly. The best one depends on your project circumstances and goals. If you’re hoping to up your home’s curb appeal game, it’s certainly smart to do ...

Our Top Rated Exterior Paint Colors by Sherwin-Williams

We run a virtual exterior design service, so we’re in the business of making paint recommendations on the daily. Occasionally, we like to check in with our clients to get their opinion on the color, and now we’re sharing what we’ve learned with you. Here are some exterior paint colors by Sherwin-Williams that earn rave ...

Our Review of White Dove Paint by Benjamin Moore

There’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

Ahh, 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

14 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

Benjamin 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

It 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? 12 Things to Know Before You Start

There 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 ...