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Why Should You Paint Your Home Now?
Believe it or not, winter is actually the perfect time to paint the interior of your home. For decades, we have always been told quite the opposite because of the fumes and the crazy idea that anyone would want to open their windows during the winter to air out a freshly painted space. Thanks to...
Interior House Painting: Do I Need to Worry About Fumes?
As winter lingers on and we are now quite limited in our outdoor activities, it is often the perfect time to put your focus on the interior projects in your home. You could consider remodeling, redecorating, or (perhaps more pocket-book-friendly) repainting your home with a fresh color and coat. But the question that often lingers...
Can You Coat Your Garage Floor in the Wintertime?
One of the most common questions we get asked about our floor coatings at this time of year is: can this be done during the winter season? Perhaps it is because people are tired of the snow that sloshes in with their tires and how difficult it can be to clean up the dirt it...
Trending Cabinet Paint Colors for 2021
Let’s face it, although 2020 has been a tough year, there are some strengths that it has certainly gifted to us (oh so generously). One of these gifts was creating more quiet moments and memories at home, something that we have probably wished and hoped for in years past but had no idea it was...
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...
A.G. Williams Garage Floor Transformation
This year has created so many innovative ideas for our clients that we just have to celebrate some of them! Recently, a local personal trainer knew it was time to make some changes and to bring work a little closer to home. You simply can’t get closer to home than your own garage so it...
Updating a Living Room with Fresh Paint Colors
We often talk about the power of interior paint to transform and refresh… It’s what we do, so we get pretty excited about all the potential it offers. It’s one thing to hear (or read) about project ideas, but completely another to actually see them in action. Today, we’d love to show you around Ken’s...
We’re Committed To Safe (and Healthy!) Painting
This has certainly been a turbulent time for all of us, on a local, national, and global scale. It’s been a turbulent time as a business, too. We are so grateful for your ongoing trust – it’s because of you that we’ve been able to weather the storm and provide employment for our incredible painters. ...
CEO George Williams Receives C-Suite Award
It is a great honor to share with you that our CEO, George Williams, has received a C-Suite Award from Westfair Communications! This award is given to celebrate and recognize excellent business leaders in Westchester and Fairfield counties who have made great strides to push for success in the best (and toughest) of circumstances. Throughout...
A. G. Williams Painting: Kitchen Cabinet Painting in Westchester County
Let’s take a guess: the cold weather is quickly approaching and you’re finding yourself viewing your four walls a little more than usual, right? Maybe years of living life have caused some wear and tear in your kitchen and it’s suddenly very obvious. Or maybe your kitchen is simply in need of an updated look....
Project Spotlight: Garage Floor Coatings in Scarsdale, NY
Let’s face it, fall is pretty much the perfect time to finally step into the garage and see what projects need to be done before the sloshy wet winter arrives. Not to mention, it’s finally not too hot (but still not too cold) to work in! It can be a bit daunting to know where...
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...
Project Spotlight: Basement Floor Coating in Darien, CT
If you follow us on social media, you know that our concrete coating teams have been very busy throughout Westchester and Fairfield Counties. We’ve managed quite a variety of projects too, from commercial spaces to garages to walkways. That’s the beauty of our floor system: it’s extremely versatile. But today, let’s talk basements. For...
Why Paint Your House This Fall?
Let’s be real: at this point it’s easy to put off outdoor projects until spring, right? A little TOO easy. In one of our latest blogs we shared some information about how fall is a great time of year for painting outdoors, and that weather permitting, we can keep painting right into November. If you...
Popular Interior Painting Projects for the Fall Season
As soon as the weather turns a little colder and we spend more time indoors, interior home improvement projects start to creep up the priority list. Dings, gouges, faded paint, dated rooms… They’re easy to miss when you’re spending time outside, but not so much now that you’re face-to-face with those tired surfaces. Fall is...
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...
Garage Floor Coating in Greenwich, CT
It’s hard to believe that summer is winding down! With fall fast approaching, now is a better time than ever to make sure your indoor spaces are fresh and ready to enjoy. And yes, that includes your garage! Our 1-DAY concrete floor coatings are designed to help you maximize surfaces and areas in your home...
Exterior House Painting in Hastings-On-Hudson, NY
Let’s get this right out there: anyone can paint. Putting a product on a surface doesn’t require much skill or training. Surprising start to a blog written by a professional painting company? Here’s the reality, though: anyone can paint, but very few paint well. And painting well starts WAY before the first can of product...
Your Best Option for Auto Shop Floor Coatings
Picking a new floor coating system for your auto shop? There’s a lot to consider! Budget is of course important, but you also need to factor in: Durability Impact-resistance How long your shop will be out of commission (time is money!) Ease of maintenance Epoxy floor coatings have been a go-to option for commercial floors...
We’re Ready To Schedule Your Estimate in NY and CT!
UPDATE! Friends, you can find our original COVID-19 message and commitment below, but we are very excited to add a positive update (as of June 1, 2020). We are currently providing painting and floor coating services in Connecticut and New York! Please contact us right away to discuss and plan your project – we have...
Community Leadership Award in Pelham NY Celebrates Giving Back
At A.G. Williams Painting Company, community involvement is not a marketing initiative. It is a core value that has guided our business for more than a century. That commitment was proudly recognized when our President and CEO George Williams was honored with a prestigious community leadership award in Pelham NY, as featured in Pelham Examiner....
Basement Floor Coating in Westport, CT
There’s a lot to love about our concrete floor coatings. The durability, the style, the easy maintenance, and the list goes on… One of our other favorite attributes is the fact that there are no lingering fumes or chemical odors (unlike epoxy). Our polyurea basecoat and polyaspartic topcoat only creates about the same level of...
Kitchen Painting: Walls or Cabinets First?
Sometimes the order in which you should paint surfaces is pretty clear, but other times the best path isn’t quite as well-marked. As an example, let’s say you’re repainting your kitchen (always fun!). Should you paint your cabinets or your walls first? Well, it really depends on a number of factors, mostly hinging on whether...