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Painted Cabinets: Maintenance Tips to Keep Them Looking New
We often focus on maintaining the areas we use most in our homes—living rooms, bedrooms, even entryways. But one space that often gets overlooked is the kitchen. More specifically, your cabinets! These surfaces play a central role in both function and design, storing everyday essentials while adding character to your space. A little painted cabinet...
How To Paint an Open Floor Plan: Harmonizing Colors to Effect Interior Design
Open floor plans have gained ever-growing popularity in modern homes. They provide a spacious feel, let in more natural light, and create a more interactive environment. However, a major design challenge that many homeowners face with these layouts is striking the right balance: how do you maintain that sense of openness while still defining individual...
Is Fall a Good Time to Take on an Exterior Painting Project in NY or CT?
As the vibrant colors and brisk air of autumn bring a fresh, new beauty to your community, it is only natural to want the same for your home. And what better way is there to celebrate that cozy fall feel than by freshening things up with a new coat of exterior paint? The only question...
The Benefits of Regular Exterior Painting Maintenance
We all like to make a good first impression, right? That’s why when we step out of the door in the morning, we often try to look our best. But what about your home? Curb appeal really is just your home’s version of a first impression, on display for our neighborhood, our guests, and even...
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....
How To Avoid House Painting Mistakes That Everyone Makes
Searching for ways to escape common painting mistakes? We did some of the work for you by compiling a list gathered from painting professionals. Take a look at what we found.
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...
How to Care For Painted Cabinets
Painting your kitchen cabinets freshens your kitchen without a messy remodel, adds value to your house, and allows you to personalize your space with the colors of your choice. Once you make the decision to paint, we recommend hiring a professional as the best care for your cabinets starts with a well-done paint job by...
Is It Important To Use High-Quality Paint?
Home projects can be expensive and it’s tempting to save money wherever you can. If you want your new color to last the test of dog paws, kid paws, and food splashes, one thing you don’t want to skimp on is the paint. Using bargain paints means you have to use more and repaint more...
2023 Paint Colors of the Year are Here!
Brand new colors for a brand new year! Looking to add a little spice to your style? You might be thinking about a cute pair of shoes, revamping your wardrobe, a new hair color, or hitting the gym more regularly… But what about your home? Start off right with the hottest paint colors of 2023....
Project Spotlight: Floor Coatings and Interior Painting for an Apartment Building
We recently completed a large job at a local apartment building, including painting the walls and coating the concrete floor. More specifically, our team coated 6000 square feet of basement hallways, plus a basement meeting room, all in just 8 days.
Best Floor Coating for Your Home Gym!
Looking for a way to make the concrete floors in your home gym safe, attractive, and damage resistant? At AG Williams we offer specialized, durable, and beautiful polyurea floor coatings installed by professionals. This floor system is used in garages, commercial kitchens, loading docks… It can definitely handle your barbells and exercise machines!
How To Choose Interior Paint Colors
Are you ready for a change, but you just don’t know where to begin? If you answered “yes,” you are not alone. Most of us agree that winter is a season for spending time cozy by the fire or around the kitchen island with hot coffee or a glass of wine. In other words, indoors....
Thank you for a great time at Caffeine and Carburetors!
At Floor Coatings by A.G. WIlliams we like to connect with our community by attending Caffeine and Carburetors, a gathering of automotive enthusiasts. This year we met at Zumbach’s Gourmet Coffee in New Canaan, CT, drank coffee together, and then enjoyed a front-row seat as some truly exceptional cars took a drive in the country.
5 Reasons Why Winter Is the Perfect Time for Interior Painting
As the seasons shift and daily life moves indoors, many homeowners begin thinking about ways to make their spaces feel warmer, brighter, and more comfortable. One of the most effective ways to transform your home is with a fresh coat of paint. What might surprise you is that winter interior painting is not just convenient,...
Is it safe to coat your basement floor in the winter?
We all want to make healthier choices for ourselves and our families whether it’s eating all-natural, organic food, wearing seatbelts, or making the air inside our homes safe and breathable. Here at AG Williams, we have your family’s safety in mind when we complete projects in your home, especially in the cold weather months. For...
Best Interior Paint Projects to Finish Before the Holidays
The holidays are coming and with them come party guests and visiting family members. You’ll be cooking amazing meals, hanging wreaths, and decorating a tree, maybe lighting a menorah. Why not add to the joy by changing the paint in one of the spaces you and your guests are sure to enjoy this holiday season....
Project Spotlight! Garage Floor Coating in Larchmont, NY
Thinking about investing in a garage floor coating? There’s a lot to consider! On one hand, you have enticing do-it-yourself kits at the home improvement stores, offering rock-bottom pricing. There are also classic epoxy systems, with professional installers who make strong claims. But you’ve also heard about potential issues with epoxy floor coatings, like long...
8 Calming Colors For Baby Nurseries
What’s trending for nurseries these days? As the generational pendulum swings, new parents have taken a step back from traditional baby blues and pinks of old and replaced them with more neutral colors. There are so many varieties available now, which has opened the door for a lot of creativity and nuance. Nursery decorating has...
Top Questions About Our Concrete Floor Coatings
If you’re a homeowner, you’ve likely had painting done at some point or another. It’s a pretty common home improvement project! And, no matter who you had do the job, you probably know the general ins and outs of what to expect. But what about concrete floor coatings? Maybe you have some questions, and you’re...
Can We Coat Damaged Concrete?
So, you want to freshen up your concrete… Maybe it’s your garage, your patio, or even your basement. Wherever that hardy slab is, you’ve come to the right place! Installing tasteful, durable concrete coatings is what we do BEST. Ready to get started? But wait, your concrete has some… blemishes. Can we coat those? Good...
4 reasons to invest in a garage floor coating
You might not think about your garage floor much, or its general condition. Over time, however, you’ll notice wear and tear impacting your exposed concrete: cracking, dusting, spalling, etc. So, what can you do about it?
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...
Garage Floor Transformation In Larchmont, NY
Ready for some garage floor coating inspiration? We’ve got a project spotlight for you, coming from Larchmont, NY! Our client was in pursuit of a beautiful, lasting floor coating for his garage. And right from the beginning of his search, durability was non-negotiable. Perfect! Unlike those messy DIY kits, we specialize in long-lasting concrete coating...