Best Home Painters Near Cleveland
In my twenty years in the painting industry I have often wondered and have been asked ‘Who are the best painting companies in Cleveland?’ While Textbook Painting has won many awards and has the most Google reviews, we are not the best option for everyone and of course there are so many projects both interior […]
Exterior Painting Tips: How do I paint my stained front door?
I was doing a free painting estimate in Westlake earlier today and I received a great question from Rachel, one of our customers, and thought others might benefit from the answer as well. Rachel was wondering about the process to paint her front door and side lights that are currently stained.
Solid Deck Stain: Why It Was The Right Choice For This Homeowner
Decks are a great place to hang out, cook food on the grill, and spend some relaxing time with family and friends. In Nashville Tennessee, decks have been in frequent use because of the great weather we have had this summer. This was especially the case for Smyrna, Tennessee residents and recent Textbook Painting customers […]
Chalky Siding: How to Prep for Aluminum Painting Project
One of the main reasons a homeowners in Cleveland will paint their aluminum siding is because they notice a white residue on the surface. This is called ‘chalking’ and essentially is the existing paint breaking down from the weather.
Sherwin Williams Exterior House Paints: Duration vs. Superpaint
If you’re thinking about doing an exterior painting project soon, Sherwin Williams offers a handful of products in their exterior paint line. For most exterior projects though, there’s 2 products we would recommend over others – Superpaint or Duration. Below, we’ll go over the differences and when you might want to use one over the […]
How To Deal With a Chalky Surface on the Exterior of your Home
One of the most important aspects of a paint job is the prep work. One of the hardest surfaces to prep is a aluminum or vinyl siding that is chalky. Chalky surfaces will cause the paint not to adhere correctly to the surface and will cause premature peeling. There are several steps in dealing with […]
House Painting Makeover Tips from Redfin
We were recently featured in an article on Redfin’s website titled How to Give Your Home a Makeover Using Only Paint. Many great painting contractors were featured in the article but we were honored that Redfin reached out for us to share our expertise. Painting is a great way to provide a quick, dramatic impact […]
Hiring A Pro Might Be the Way to Go!
How to decide whether to DIY or hire a professional for a paint job. When it comes to completing a large-scale paint job, there’s a lot of deciding factors that can help you determine whether you’re cut out to DIY the job or if hiring a professional is in your best interest. Although you might […]
Neutral Colors Look Fantastic on this Cleveland Home
Our team did this much needed radical color change last year in Cleveland. Purple is a great color, and we know a lot of people love it. We love it also, but this homeowner felt it was time for a change, and needed a new coat of paint anyways. We were more than happy to […]
How to Dispose of Unwanted or Leftover Paint
With warmer weather fast approaching, many people will start their Spring cleaning soon. One thing that many people have a hard time dealing with is left over paint. How do you know if you can still use it, or if you should dispose of it? Once you’ve figured that out, then what?
Exterior Painting Tips to Increase Your Home’s Curbside Appeal
Sprucing up your home’s exterior can be an effective way to increase its appeal to potential buyers once you put it up for sale. Improving landscaping and making small repairs to fencing and other exterior structures may help catch a buyer’s eye. However, one of the most effective ways to improve your home’s curbside appeal […]
Top 10 Questions to Ask Before Hiring a Professional Painting Company
Deciding to paint yourself or hire a professional painting company can be a big decision. Whether you’re looking for interior painting or exterior painting help, asking a few questions before you hire someone can make your project go a lot smoother. Here are our top 10 questions you should ask before hiring a professional painter […]