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Power Washing Vs. Painting | Tips to Extend Exterior House Paint

Are you looking for ways to keep your home’s exterior looking fresh, but aren’t sure if it needs power washing vs painting? For many homeowners, this is a question that often arises. Doing a full repaint of your home’s exterior can be costly and take a lot of time and hassle. However, power washing shouldn’t […]

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Can You Paint Stone? | How To Update a Sealed Stone Surface

If you have a stone exterior house or fireplace, you may be wondering, can you paint stone? This is a common question from homeowners! Painting stone can really update the look and feel of your stone surface, but it’s essential to make sure your stone can be painted and that you use the proper products […]

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Limewashed stone by Oak City Coatings

Can You Limewash Stone? | How To Test If You Can Limewash Stone Exterior

Is your stone looking a bit outdated, either on the exterior of your home or a smaller surface, such as a fireplace? Limewashing stone is an excellent way to update the look of your home and give it a timeless finish while maintaining the natural and breathable texture of your stone. However, not all stone […]

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Can You Paint During Pollen Season? | Exterior Painting During Pollen Season

As the weather warms up in the spring months, many homeowners are eager to refresh their home’s exterior with a fresh coat of paint. However, spring also marks the arrival of pollen season, leaving homeowners wondering, can you paint during pollen season? If you live in an area with heavy pollen, like we do in […]

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bathroom with white painted grout

Can You Paint Grout Lines? | Paint for Grouting Tiles

Has your grout seen better days between all the dirt, grime, water splashes, fading, and spills? Worn, dingy grout lines between your tiles can really put a damper on the aesthetic of a space. Many homeowners wonder, can you paint grout lines? Or is the only solution to regrout the space? Luckily, you can paint […]

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How Many Coats of Primer Do You Need?

When tackling a DIY paint project, priming may feel like a time-consuming extra step, but trust us, it’s so important for achieving a professional, long-lasting finish. We wrote an entire blog post about why priming is important and how to choose the best primer for the job. But how many coats of primer do you […]

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modern kids room with toys painted in tan

What is the Best Paint For Kids Room | Choosing Paint Sheens and Products best paint for kids room

Painting a kid’s room is an exciting and fun home project that allows you to bring your child’s personality to life. However, with the high potential for wear and tear (think… crayon drawings, racecar marks, sticky fingerprints, and dings from toys), it’s important to make sure the space is durable and easy to maintain. Therefore, […]

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modern farmhouse hallway with the best paint sheen for hallways

What is the Best Paint Sheen for Hallways?

Does your home have a hallway(s) that need a paint refresh? Choosing the right paint finish can make all the difference in your overall paint job – from the durability and ease of maintenance to the appearance and longevity. Not all paint finishes are created equal and the one you choose for your hallway depends […]

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painted white brick fireplace

How to Paint Brick Fireplace | Romabio Painted Brick Fireplace Ideas

A brick fireplace can be a focal point in your home that shows your style and ties in with other design elements in your home. However, if the color or finish of the fireplace isn’t working for you, it can make designing and decorating the space around it tricky. Whether it’s a traditional red brick […]

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a play room with a large couch and durable paint for high traffic areas

The Best Paint Finish for High Traffic Areas in Your Home

Painting your home is an exciting way to refresh your space and make it feel welcoming and cozy. However, there’s more to picking out paint than simply choosing a color. It’s just as important to choose the right paint finish for your home, style, and family. High traffic areas like kitchens, hallways, and living rooms […]

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limwash living room wall with neutral accents

How To Limewash Interior Walls

Limewash paint is a beautiful, natural finish that adds depth, texture, and a rustic “old-world” feel to surfaces. It’s often used to paint brick on the exterior of homes or on fireplaces, but a common question is, can you use limewash on interior walls? The answer is – yes (with a few caveats). Whether you’re […]

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white painted cabinets on white wall

​​Repainting Kitchen Cabinets Same Color as Wall: Should You or Shouldn’t You?

When updating a kitchen, it’s not just the cabinet style, layout, and hardware that make an impact. The color of your cabinets and kitchen walls is really what sets the tone of the entire space. Picking kitchen cabinet colors and kitchen wall colors is one of the most important decisions you’ll make in the process. […]

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