Our Top 5 Blog Posts from 2018!

neutral paint colors don't have to be boring

Posted on December 21, 2018 by agwilliamspainting

The year is coming to a close. As you look to the year ahead, home renovations may be in your immediate future. Take a minute to browse our five favorite blog posts from 2018 and get some inspiration for your 2019 projects.How To Spot A Great Interior Paint Job Not all paint jobs are equal.

Posted in Home Maintenance, Interior Painting, Paint Colors & Color Consultation

Wallpaper Installer in Larchmont, NY: Adding Custom Style to a Beautiful Dining Room

Posted on December 11, 2018 by agwilliamspainting

Hanging wallpaper is an art! And, not every contractor that you hire will be up for the task. Through the years, the wallcovering industry has changed. Although we have all walked into a room filled with a disorienting array of florals and plaid patterns, a true artist can look at a room and transform it

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Exterior Maintenance: Right and Wrong Ways to Deal with Wood Rot

replacing wood rot is a vital part of exterior paint maintenance

Posted on April 10, 2018 by agwilliamspainting

Here in the Northeast, most of our homes have exposed exterior wood, whether that be the siding, the fascia, the stairs, the deck, the window and door frames, or all of the above! Additionally, most of our homes are likely, at some point, to experience symptoms of wood rot. Wood rot can happen because of

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Is It Better to Paint or Stain My Deck?

do you know whether deck stain or paint will be more effective?

Posted on October 9, 2017 by agwilliamspainting

What is that magic product that will look perfect on your deck and last halfway to forever? Unfortunately, there is no single product that is best for coating everyone’s deck, and nothing will be as perfect or permanent as we might wish. When you are trying to decide whether to paint or stain your deck,

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What Should You Do with Your Leftover Paint?

Posted on August 31, 2017 by agwilliamspainting

Residential painting is a little like a big family dinner: no matter how well you plan, there are always going to be leftovers. The next question is, what should you do with those leftovers? While some homeowners are tempted to (properly) dispose of the bits left in cans, we have a different alternative to offer.

Posted in Home Maintenance, Interior Painting, Painting

What Kind of Paint Brush Should You Use?

Posted on August 28, 2017 by agwilliamspainting

We’ve spent a good amount of time in the past talking about how essential it is to work with quality paint products. Bargain options may seem attractive, but at the end of the day they create more work, more expense, and less desirable results. In short, quality matters. Today, let’s take a step back in

Posted in Home Maintenance, Interior Painting

How Can You Prepare Your Exterior Paint for Winter?

Posted on August 24, 2017 by agwilliamspainting

First of all, why bring up winter now? You’re probably trying to enjoy the last bit of summer, maybe squeezing in a vacation, trip to the beach, or soaking up a little extra sunshine before the fall season kicks in. Well, we’re definitely not rushing summer, but painting and home maintenance is most successful when

Posted in Exterior Painting & Maintenance, Home Maintenance, Painting

What Causes Exterior Paint Failure?

Posted on July 31, 2017 by agwilliamspainting 1 Comment

Few things are more frustrating than investing time, money, and sweat in your home’s exterior paint, and then watching your work begin to chip, peel, and flake just a few years later. Or maybe even sooner… The truth is, applying paint my seem fairly easy, but applying it well is a whole different scenario. Professional

Posted in Exterior Painting & Maintenance, Home Maintenance

Tips for Cleaning and Maintaining Your Interior Paint

Posted on June 20, 2017 by agwilliamspainting

After you’ve invested time and energy in transforming your interior paint, the next step is to protect and preserve those carefully-chosen colors. Life happens, bringing along scuffs, dings, and scratches as little mementos along the way. With the right preparation and proactive TLC, however, you can successfully keep your fresh paint looking fresh. Your Interior

Posted in Home Maintenance, Interior Painting, Painting

Have You Ever Considered a Painting Maintenance Program for Your Home?

Posted on May 30, 2017 by agwilliamspainting

If you follow our blogs, you know by now that we are major proponents of quality work, ongoing maintenance, and finding a trustworthy professional to meet your needs. Today, let’s focus on maintenance. Some homeowners feel that it’s best to wait until the very last possible moment to care for your home’s surfaces, interior or

Posted in Exterior Painting & Maintenance, Home Maintenance, Painting