Painting Guidance Without Generic Filler.
A.G. Williams publishes practical notes on prep work, color, seasonal painting, historic homes, and maintenance.
Showing 24 of 49 articles.
First Impressions: A Painter’s Perspective
They say that you only get one chance to make a first impression. What do you think? Does that expression hold true in business? In friendships? In romance? A good impression does not guarantee a high-dollar sale or a successful romance, but it can definitely get things started in the right direction! On the other...
Using Warm Paint Colors to Brighten up a Dull Season
There comes a point each winter when we all start to feel like kids on a long car ride; “Are we there yet?” And, of course, nature responds, “Spring will get here when it gets here!” So, what can we do to make this time more pleasant, to help us sit back and enjoy the...
How Much Interior Paint Should I Buy? Interior House Painting Tips
One of the goals of painting a room yourself is to save money, so of course, you don’t want to buy more paint than you need. After all, you can’t return three gallons of custom-mixed paint if it turns out you didn’t need them! But you also want to buy enough; no one wants to...
Painting Churches and Houses of Worship in NY and CT
Can a fresh coat of paint bring you closer to God? Well, probably not! However, when a church or worship facility looks shabby or worn out, it can distract people from their reasons for being there. Also, it may give visitors a poor first impression. At A.G. Williams Painting, we understand that for many people,...
Painting Services for Nursing Homes | CT and NY Painting
Like you, we believe in caring for the elderly with dignity and attentiveness. For us, that means providing nursing homes with painting services that promote the overall wellbeing of their guests. From the way we set up our equipment, to the paints we use, to the project cleanup, every aspect of the job is designed...
Painting Condominiums and Apartments – NY Commercial Painting
Keeping up with the maintenance of a multi-unit housing complex, whether they are condominiums or apartments, can be a daunting task. Between the daily incidental repairs of plumbing and climate control, and the big-ticket items like the roof, a facilities manager has a very full plate. But when you hire A.G. Williams for painting your...
How Do You Choose a Paint Color for an Open Concept Space?
In decades past, rooms were divided into purpose-driven, defined spaces in many cases. Sitting rooms, dining rooms, parlors (if it’s really an older home), kitchen, etc… This made color selection a bit easier as you could simply stick with a theme or style that was specific to that one room. Today’s open-concept house designs, however,...
How Do You Paint a Bathroom? Here Are a Few Common Mistakes to Avoid
Your bathroom is a unique space, and it demands a high level of performance from your paint. Lots of traffic and use (especially if you have a larger family), elevated moisture levels, and the occasional need to wipe down and spot clean your walls all put a lot of strain on the product you choose....
Which Is the Better Painting Technique: Brush-and-Roll or Spraying?
Yes. That’s the short answer, but we’re guessing you’d like a little more elaboration to make your click worthwhile (we don’t blame you). What we mean by our rather cryptic “yes” is that each technique has its merit, and which technique you choose needs to be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Some painters are 100%...
How Well Do You Know Your Exterior Stain Options?
This is definitely the right time of year for exterior painting, refreshing the style and protection of your home’s surfaces. As you choose those new colors and plan your projects, don’t forget about the value of exterior staining too! Why Is Exterior Staining Important? Stain offers crucial protection for your home’s wood surfaces, extending their...
New Interior Paint Color Ideas for 2016
Unless your paint is peeling off the walls in sheets, you probably don’t have to redo your interior paint in 2016. But that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t. There are plenty of things in our lives that could do with an update. Picking out new colors for the interior paint of your home can be a...
4 Unique and Popular Kitchen Cabinet Colors
The kitchen is enjoying its place as one of the most celebrated rooms in the modern home. Why? Well, aside from being a central gathering place and the point of intersection for our busy lives, it also offers huge style potential. From countertops to wall colors to customized backsplashes, there are countless ways to express...
4 Benefits of Wintertime Interior Painting
It used to be that interior painting was thought of more as a warm-weather activity, best left for late spring, summer, and early fall. Why? Well, paint fumes were a concern for some homeowners, especially if the work was being done in a mainstream room. Thankfully, this is no longer an issue. As we have...
5 Ways to Use Leftover Paint
If you always perfectly estimate how much paint you will need for a project, and use every last drop for the final brush strokes, you are one of those rare people who should put their luck to good use and buy a lottery ticket right away. The reality is, whether you are a professional painter...
What Color Should I Paint My Dining Room?
With the holidays approaching and a myriad of opportunities for hosting family gatherings and other celebrations, it often causes us to look again at the spaces in our homes to see if we are ready. Of course, one of the central features of any gathering like this is the food, making the dining room a...
Painting Stucco in the New York Area
In the New York area where winters are cold and muddy, stucco often accumulates stains and deterioration that detract from its functionality and aesthetic appeal. Painting is an excellent solution to discoloration and wear on stucco walls. Here are a few tips and ideas for painting stucco in the New York area:
Will Painting Increase the Value of a House?
When we are considering a significant expenditure, we usually perform a cost/benefit analysis (even if we don’t call it that in our heads). That means that we try to compare what it will cost us with what we will gain, and see if it is worth the price. With interior or exterior house painting, one...
Which is better to use on a home, Latex or Oil Paints?
If you are interested in repainting your home, one of the questions that will inevitably arise is what type of paint to use. There are many different types of paint available but the two main categories are oil-based paints and latex-based paints. There are a number of advantages and disadvantages to both, so, depending on...
Is AG Williams Painting Expensive?
Nobody wants to pay more than they need to for services; why would they? But experienced consumers know that a quality product is worth the price. At AG Williams Painting, we provide an unbeatable painting experience, and in order to maintain this level of service, we need to charge commensurate prices. Potential clients sometimes hesitate...
Trim Paint Color Ideas
Choosing a good color for trim affects the overall aesthetic and impression of a room and can make the difference between a standard painting job and an outstanding one. If you are having trouble deciding on trim paint colors, we have a few tips here that may help you find a color that you will...
How to Store Leftover Paint?
Yes, it happened again: You are done with your painting project but you still have left over paint. Don’t worry! This is not entirely without its benefits. You can store leftover paint, which allows you to do touch-up jobs later and to access the exact brand and color of paint you used on a project....
Are Paint Fumes Bad if I’m Pregnant?
Joy and good news… there’s a baby on the way! Suddenly, there’s a flurry of activity, buying baby clothes, going to doctor’s visits, baby-proofing cupboards and outlets… and the list goes on. And then finally, when you know the baby’s gender (or even if you don’t), there’s the new baby’s room to paint. But wait!...
How to Choose a Paint Brush
The old saying tells us that “a craftsman is only as good as his tools.” While this might not be an absolute and perfect law of nature, it does bear true in many circumstances. When performing interior painting on your home, it is important to choose a paint brush and roller with care in order...
Painting Tips to Keep Your Project Tidy
Painting can be a fun and exciting experience, but the preparation and cleaning can be a pain. With a few simple painting tips, however, your interior or exterior painting can be a tidier, faster process.