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Elevating Exteriors: Painting Doors, Shutters, and Trim
When you’re thinking about giving your home exterior a fresh new look, it doesn’t always have to involve painting the entire siding. Focusing just on the doors, shutters, and trim can dramatically update your home’s appearance—without requiring a full repaint. At A.G. Williams Painting Company, we believe that small changes can yield striking results, especially...
10 Exterior Staining Tips for Lasting Curb Appeal
At A.G. Williams Painting Company, we’ve been painting with pride and passion for over 100 years, serving homeowners across New York and Connecticut. One of the most frequent questions we hear from our clients is: “What’s the best way to stain exterior siding or wood surfaces?” The truth is, exterior staining can be tricky. Wood...
Questions to Ask Before Hiring a Painting Contractor
Discover essential tips for choosing the right painting contractor. Learn how to ask the right questions about credentials, work quality, and more to ensure a successful home improvement project.
Are All-In-One Paint and Primers Legit? Addressing the Controversy
All-in-one paint and primer products have surged in popularity among DIY (do-it-yourself) enthusiasts. Promising to save time and reduce costs, these products claim to combine the crucial steps of priming and painting into one. The marketing may be flashy, but can these products really deliver on their promises? This article takes a closer look at...
What are the Advantages of Springtime Painting?
There is always that one day that signals the shift into springtime painting season. You step outside expecting winter, but instead you are greeted with warm air, longer light, and the feeling that your home could use a refresh. For many homeowners across New York and Connecticut, that moment kicks off a list of spring...
How To Choose Exterior Paint Colors in the Tri-State Area
If you’re planning a spring or summertime exterior repaint, this is a huge opportunity! Take your time and make the most of it. After all, when it comes to the curb appeal and long-term value of your home here in the tri-state area, few updates have more immediate impact than a fresh coat of paint....
4 Tips For Finding A House Painter That Will Protect Your Property
If you have decided to trust professionals to paint the interior of your home, you’ve decided to trust someone to treat your home with the care and respect it deserves. While it is best to move the most precious of your belongings away from the commotion, sometimes it’s just not practical. Plus, it’s impossible to...
Does Using Quality Exterior Paint Really Make A Difference?
You chose the perfect color! Now to choose the paint.. Getting an exterior repaint can be exciting! And also a little daunting. Afterall, there are so many decisions to be made. Plus, there’s an element of permanency compared to, say, interior painting. Color is probably one of the first things you think about as a...
3 Signs That It’s Time To Paint Your House
There are so many questions that can come up when you own a home… While we can’t help with plumbing woes or that breaker that keeps tripping, we can help with anything and everything related to paint. Today, let’s talk about the health of your home’s exterior. Most people believe paint is just for beauty,...
What’s Included in the Exterior Painting Process?
First impressions. Whether we like it or not, they say a lot about us, right? That’s why we don’t take your exterior painting plans lightly. We know that it’s the biggest contributor to your curb appeal, and we want you to love what you see every day. Any painter can get the job done, but...
Exterior House Painting: How Early Should You Plan Your Project?
If you have been thinking about updating your home’s exterior, you might be wondering when the right time is to start. The truth is, exterior house painting planning should begin earlier than most homeowners expect. A well planned project gives you more flexibility, better results, and a smoother overall experience. At A.G. Williams Painting Company,...
Drastic Curb Appeal! Exterior Painting and Staining in Action
Don’t we all have that house in our neighborhood that sticks out because of how sharp it looks? You know, the one that you drive by and you’re suddenly struck by inspiration and think, “Wow, I wish I would finally give my house a makeover.” Perhaps it feels a little overwhelming at first to get...
Is It Too Cold To Paint Outdoors?
Let’s face it, we could say a lot of things about this year. One thing that we are certain of is that it has felt like the year of delays. From delayed doctors appointments to cancelled theme park vacations, there has been ample time for waiting. But finally, there is something you don’t need to...
Project Spotlight: HOA Painting Services in White Plains, NY
As we ready ourselves for the upcoming changing of weather by getting out our coats and scarves and preparing for the expected freezing days ahead of us, it’s important to consider what “to dos” still need to be accomplished for your community before fall comes to an end. Recently, A. G. Williams was invited to...
Is It Too Late for Exterior Painting in NY?
We know how it goes! Summer seems like it’s going to stretch on forever at first, but then accelerates with every passing week. This has been an especially unique season in so many ways, offering plenty of distractions. Now, as summer winds down and fall is right around the corner, you might be facing a...
How Do You Prepare for Power Washing Your House?
We’re continuing on with our series, focusing on ways you can prepare for your home improvement projects. Our goal is to let you inside the process a bit, learn more about our services, and make you aware of what’s involved. So far, we’ve covered: Preparing for your interior painting project Preparing for your exterior painting...
Is It Okay To Paint Outdoors in the Fall? You Might Be Surprised!
Is fall catching you by surprise this year? It seems like just a week or two ago the days were finally starting to get a little longer, and now we’re being bombarded by pumpkin spice… everything. Fall is here, and there’s no denying it. If you’re wishing you had more time to squeeze in your...
Q&A: Concrete Floor Coatings In New York & Connecticut
If you’ve been on our Facebook page recently, you’ve probably seen our concrete floor coatings. They are becoming incredibly popular and for good reason. We have a team on our page ready to answer questions each day, and people have had some GREAT questions! We decided that it was time to go over some of...
How Long Should My Exterior Paint Job Last?
Last week, we discussed reasons why exterior paint fails prematurely. This week, we would like to discuss how long it should last! On the east coast, we deal with lots of changing weather. Hot sun, high humidity, powerful storms with gusting winds, and cold winters filled with ice and snow. Your exterior house paint is...
What Causes Your Exterior Paint To Fail Prematurely?
Exterior painting is a huge investment. There’s nothing more frustrating than seeing your investment peeling, cracking and deteriorating after just a few short years. A quality paint job should last for close to a decade, especially if the home has consistent maintenance. What went wrong with the house paint that started peeling after a few...
1-Day Concrete Coating Transformation in Briarcliff Manor, NY
We think that you’ll enjoy this snapshot of a recent project that we completed on a home in Briarcliff Manor, NY. We’ve done many of these floor coatings in garages and basements, but these homeowners took a different route! Cement on sidewalks and walkways starts to deteriorate after a while. These homeowners decided to protect...
Why Choose Our 1-Day Concrete Floor Coatings?
You’ve probably seen polyurea floor coatings popping up lately. What’s the big deal and why is everyone talking about them? Epoxy has been around forever and is the go-to for many people who are in the market for concrete coatings. So, is epoxy good enough, or is it worth taking the leap and upgrading to...
Common Questions and Answer about our 1-Day Floor Coating System
As you may have noticed, people are really loving our 1-Day floor coating system! This system seals your concrete flooring, protecting it from impact, moisture and weather damage. There are several common questions and answers that we would like to discuss. These questions will help you learn more about the flooring system, and how we...
1-Day Floor Coatings: Not Another Cement Paint!
When people see our 1-Day concrete floor coatings, the question we get asked most often is whether or not this is just concrete paint? The short answer is no! Our 1-Day floor system is so much more than a coat of paint. This concrete coating is made out of polyurea and is applied in three...