Norfolk, VA Residential Painting Experts

Color choice is a personal decision that an individual must make based on their likes and desires. It is a big decision. Color can drastically change the way a home appears and can affect the occupants’ moods.

For example, warm colors that boost a person’s mood are reds, yellows, and oranges. These colors are great for offices for that reason. Relaxing and peaceful cool colors are blues, greens, and purples and are great for bedrooms, dens, or areas designed for relaxing.

Light colors, such as beige or an off-white color, are spacious and uplifting. These paint colors are great for making a smaller room feel larger. Conversely, dark colors can make rooms look smaller and may be depressing if not done correctly.

Depending on the look the property owner is striving for, sometimes dark colors are the perfect touch for an accent wall or a two-toned wall to give it that pop and pizzazz. Bold colors are visually appealing, while whites reflect light. But be cautious with light colors as they show dirt and marks quickly.

We recommend waiting for two to three weeks after the walls are painted to clean the walls with anything other than water. Read all cleaner’s labels and properly dilute it to prevent damage to the fresh paint. Also, to ensure that it won’t damage the new paint on the walls, we recommend cleaning first on a small unnoticeable area.

Painting vinyl siding is an inexpensive alternative to replacing vinyl siding. Freshly painted siding looks great and can change the whole appearance of the exterior of a home. A homeowner can paint the exterior of their home more than once, and it provides a unique look if done correctly. Painting the exterior can also improve the home’s curb appeal. So whether a homeowner wants to sell their home or would like to enjoy it from the outside as much as the inside, painting the exterior is a cheaper and excellent option.

The best paint finish depends on the area to be painted and its use. For example, use exterior paint for a home’s exterior, as the manufacturers engineer them to withstand the weather. For the interior, choose a paint formulated for inside use. Whether painting a high-traffic area or an area infrequently used, the most popular finishes we come across are flat, eggshell, satin, and semi-gloss. Flat paint has no shine and can be challenging to clean, but it is great at hiding imperfections. Eggshell has a slight sheen to it and is very easy to clean. Satin has a little more shine than eggshell and is easy to clean. Semi-gloss is typically used on trim and window bases and has more shine than eggshell or satin.

Homeowners shouldn’t let color stand in their way. Pricing reflects the kind of paint we will use on the project rather than the paint’s color. We are happy to provide color fan decks for clients who need help choosing a color. A color fan deck will also allow them to see the color at home in different lights rather than under the bright lights of the paint store.

DIY painting projects can turn out very well. However, some underestimate the time and effort required to complete a painting project. Every year, Absolute A Painting Company finishes jobs a homeowner began and abandoned.

More importantly, the difference in quality between a professional and an amateur paint job is often apparent and dramatic. Common mistakes include inadequate prep work, drips, spills, and uneven coverage. Hiring a professional painting contractor can make painting a house stress-free and ensures the property receives a quality paint job that will last.

We can finish the project. However, we may need to begin again if too much time has passed. The sun can quickly fade the paint previously applied; without starting over, there is a good chance the colors won’t match.

A slick, slimy deck is a sign of mold growth on the wood or an indication that the stain has worn off. Pressure-treated wood is notorious for being slippery when wet, as is mold. So we’ll use a pressure washer with a cleaning solution to clean off the deck and then reapply a quality stain to make it look as good as new.

Washing a single area can damage wood, leaving behind a mark or scar on the decking or paneling and cutting the wood in places that may not be noticeable at first. Think of this: extreme high-pressure water cuts steel in the automotive industry. Granted, the pressure washers used in exterior remodeling are less powerful, but it highlights the point that water under intense pressure is mighty.

Fortunately, during our years in the business, we have refined our skills with pressure washing and know how to apply just the right level of exposure to leave a wood deck or paneling clean but undamaged. When done correctly, pressure washing can effectively remove the most resistant grime from a deck, leaving it fresh and clean.

Absolute A Painting Company offers commercial-grade pressure washing service that can remove dirt and most stains to make the patio, sidewalk, or driveway look as good as new.

It does matter what type and size brush is used. However, it’s worth noting that, in some cases, paint should be applied with something other than a brush. Using a roller or a sprayer is more manageable and will provide better results than a brush, which can drip or blotch. It depends on the paint’s thickness, surface texture, and weather.

Most people are away during the day, and we make arrangements in advance to accommodate our clients’ schedules.

The best way to protect a home’s exterior is to use top-quality, 100% Acrylic paint. In this case, buying the best will help the most.

The frequency with which a home’s exterior needs painting depends on the area’s weather. Most exterior paints will last seven to ten years. However, sun and water-exposed areas may need to be painted more often.

There are many factors to consider, and each home can be different. However, a good quality job by a professional crew under normal conditions should last anywhere from six to ten years.

Pets should be out of the way for painting. Unfortunately, we cannot be responsible for pets left in the house while work is ongoing.

We are experienced in drywall repair and replacement. Most needed minor repairs can be done as part of our preparation work before painting.

For exterior painting, trim the plants away from the house. For interior work, remove art and decor from the walls, move furniture away from the walls, and secure any delicate pieces.

It’s important that homeowners take their time on color selection. Ask for color charts ahead of time, and buy several quarts of paint to try on different areas of the home in different types of lighting. The cost of a few samples of paint is much cheaper than repainting a room or the entire house if the color is different from what was expected. Homeowners who do not want to change the house’s color but want to refresh the paint can request a color match.

We suggest homeowners remove the old carpet, complete the painting, and install the new carpet after the paint has had a few days to cure.