Analogous Color Schemes – Decorate in Perfect Harmony
Make the right choice Choosing the perfect color scheme can feel overwhelming. What if, once it’s on the wall, you don’t like it? What if, after a year, you’re tired of looking it? Reflect your...
View ArticleCeilings – Sisu’s Six Essential Painting Tips
De-stress the idea Make sure that the ceiling needs to be painted in the first place. Are you painting your walls? If so, I definitely recommend painting your ceiling. Think of your ceiling as another...
View ArticleTrim – Sisu’s Six Essential Painting Tips
Photo by RhondaK Native Florida Folk Artist on Unsplash To get the best results Whether you have recently installed new trim, or you are attempting to update your old wood work, these tips should help...
View ArticleKitchen Cabinets – Replacement versus Painting
Don’t let age get you down Kitchen cabinets age no matter what. What was in vogue yesterday is out of style today. That’s pretty much a fact for any interior design element, but once your cabinets...
View ArticleHow Repainting Your Home Can Help You Sell It Quickly
As you lived life in your home—bought new furniture, decorated for holidays, tried not to step on toys underfoot—your paint may have receded into the background. But as you prepare to sell your house,...
View ArticleWinter Paint Colors – Fresh Inspiration
Winter in Oregon is a pretty monochromatic affair; but, this year, when the temperatures dropped down below freezing, ice frosted the ground and snow flurries fell gently from the sky, we couldn’t help...
View ArticleMistakes House Painters Make – Common Causes
Mistakes can be made on house painting projects, whether you are tackling the paint job yourself or you’ve hired a professional. First, let me state clearly, errors are made by hard working painters...
View ArticleHouse Painting in Wet Weather – When is it Safe?
Weather can affect exterior house painting and the Pacific Northwest has its challenges. You may already realize that our greatest threat is moisture. Let’s address the obvious questions: Can you paint...
View ArticleFront Door Color Options – Make a Great Impression
Choosing the right color for your front door can seem intimidating at first, but will help create a great first impression of your home. Curb appeal is a hot topic in the real estate market and can...
View ArticleHow To: Wall Repairs for Holes Smaller Than A Fist
Drywall is not the strongest substrate in the planet. In fact, without much effort or completely by accident, it’s easy to put an unsightly hole in a wall. Drywall damage often happens during...
View ArticleCaulk failure? Your siding may be the problem
Repainting your home is an investment. Under normal circumstances, if you hire professional painters who properly prepare and apply two coats of quality paint, and if you maintain your property...
View ArticleThe Pros and Cons of Medium-Density Fiberboard (MDF)
Medium-Density Fiberboard (more commonly known as MDF) is a man-made building material used as a substitute for real wood millwork in homes. We most often see it used in trim, cabinetry and interior...
View ArticleBrush, roll or spray; Which is the preferred method
Exterior paint can be applied using a variety of methods. The purpose of this post is to compare and contrast the most common methods and to explain how the processes we employ at Sisu Painting are...
View ArticleChoosing Paint Colors for Your Home
I am mad about color! I love how color looks and the way it affects my mood. I love taking a space and transforming it with color or updating a house and watching people fall in love with their home...
View ArticleColor Wheel Basics – Choosing the Right Color Scheme
You’ve probably noticed that we focus on color a lot. Whether we’re talking about your interior or exterior paint color or choosing the perfect pops of color to complete your look, color is important...
View ArticleSisu Rules for Getting the Best Results
You are taking on a project that will improve your property value and enhance your living experience…and may increase your anxiety. Whether you are taking on a small painting project or a whole house...
View ArticleHiring a Painter – Subcontractor or Employees?
When I started my painting business, I was astonished by the unprofessionalism of some of my competitors. I don’t want this to sound like a rant, so let me state that there a many hard working and...
View ArticleBest Temperature to Paint a House
Weather can have both positive and negative effects on your paint job. When it’s wet and soggy outside, the moisture in the air can slow down the drying process, even on the inside of your home. If...
View ArticleMetamerism – The Metamorphosis Of Color
Have you ever chosen the perfect color for your walls at the paint store, only to get home and find that it looks like a completely different color? How about pairing up a paint color to a pillow or...
View ArticleWallpaper Removal – Sticky Situations
If you are faced with the daunting task of wallpaper removal, here are a few tidbits of information to arm yourself for battle. Why do I say battle? There’s more to wallpaper removal than meets the...
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