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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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…