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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,...
What to Do About Exterior Paint Failure
Exterior house paint has a limited lifespan, determined by the quality of the paint, how well it was applied, and what weather conditions it has endured. Once that lifespan has expired, signs of paint failure begin to appear, such as cracking, flaking, peeling, fading and chalking. What should you do for your exterior paint once...
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...
Stunning Interior Painting Project in Rye, NY
We love our work for all kinds of reasons, and every project we work on has something to appreciate. That said, painting this house in Rye, New York stood out as a special treat! The grand scale and elegant design of this home made it a residential painting project to remember! As you can see,...
Is It Better to Paint or Stain My Deck?
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,...
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...
Interior Painting Tips: Paint Ideas with Chair Rail
If you’re looking for an easy yet transformative way to add charm and character to your walls, these paint ideas with chair rail are a must-try. A chair rail doesn’t just serve a functional purpose: it’s a beautiful design feature that divides your wall horizontally and opens up endless color possibilities. Whether your walls currently...
What’s the Benefit of a Painter 4A Day?
Do you have a long list of home maintenance and improvement tasks to complete? Sometimes this list includes numerous small painting items. It’s not a situation where you would normally think to call a painting contractor, right? I mean, it’s not like it’s a major redecoration project, after all. Well, that is exactly the time...
Paul Viggiano Named a Rising Star by the Business Council of Westchester
When the Business Council of Westchester (BCW) honors its annual Rising Stars: 40 Under 40, it shines a spotlight on emerging leaders who exemplify excellence in business and community engagement. Among this year’s honorees was Paul Viggiano of A.G. Williams Painting Company, a respected name in professional painting and community leadership across New York and...
What Should You Do with Your Leftover Paint?
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....
What Kind of Paint Brush Should You Use?
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...
Are You Considering Black Interior Paint? Start Here!
In a world dominated by light neutrals, a few bold homeowners are taking a stand for color. Actually, more than a few. Sherwin-Williams, for example, recently shared two trending interior paint options that might just take you by surprise. Especially since, well, they’re not really colors at all. This popular non-colors are Caviar SW 6990 and Tricorn...
George Williams Jr. Recognized as a 914INC. Wunderkind
A.G. Williams Painting Company is proud to celebrate George Williams Jr., who was recognized as a 2017 Wunderkind by 914INC. Magazine. Each year, the publication honors rising professionals under the age of 30 who demonstrate exceptional leadership, innovation, and impact within the Westchester business community. George Williams Jr. was one of just 23 honorees recognized...
What Causes Exterior Paint Failure?
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...
Painting Structural Steel: Commercial Painting Projects
Commercial painting contractors need to be adaptable to a huge variety of situations, from aerial lifting to confined space work, and from premium wall-covering installation to sand-blasting. For commercial and industrial applications, structural steel is one of the most common building materials that we paint. However, the fact that it is common does not make...
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,...
Tips for Cleaning and Maintaining Your Interior Paint
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...
How Many Coats of Exterior Paint Do You Need?
As you plan your exterior painting update, you have a lot to consider. Color, brand (invest in high-quality paint!), quantity, and, of course, how many coats to apply. You don’t want to overdo it, but you also certainly don’t want to apply too thin a coating either. Exterior paint provides too much essential protection and...
Tips for Painting Your Walls with High-Gloss Products
As you may recall, we’ve talked before about the importance of choosing the best paint sheen for your interior painting project. Here’s a quick recap (or you can check out the full article here). Paint sheens progress from flat to high-gloss. Flat paint is dull and not very durable, but it does cover blemishes well...
How Do You Find a Good Contractor? Look for These 6 Attributes
If you’re planning a home improvement project this spring, whether it’s a kitchen remodel, fresh exterior paint, or a gorgeous new deck, you likely are focusing on the finished product. That’s the fun part, right? Imagining what a new space or surface could be like after all is said and done. The first step, however,...
7 Benefits of Hiring a Professional to Meet Your Exterior House Painting Needs
Over the years, we’ve observed that homeowners typically fall into one of two camps when it comes to exterior house painting. One camp says, “There’s no way I would try to paint my own house. I don’t have the time, equipment, tools, or any desire to get sunburned for half a summer on a stepladder.”...
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....
5 Unmistakable Signs That It’s Time to Paint Your Home
As we’ve discussed before, exterior paint offers a whole lot more than just style. It’s your home’s first line of defense, acting as a shield against premature rot, decay, sun damage, insects, moisture intrusion, and the list goes on… It’s a big deal. Because of that, it’s important to be aware of your paint’s condition,...
Why Is Quality Exterior Paint Vital for Your House Painting Project?
We recently wrote an article that outlines the importance of investing in a reputable, higher-end painting company, even if theirs isn’t the cheapest estimate in the pile. Analyzing cost versus value makes it clear that the benefits of a job well done offsets a higher price tag, and then some. In case you missed it,...