Painting Guidance Without Generic Filler.
A.G. Williams publishes practical notes on prep work, color, seasonal painting, historic homes, and maintenance.
Family-Owned Painting Company: 120 Years, 4 Generations
George P. Williams reflects on 120 years of family leadership and the people who built A.G. Williams Painting Company.
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Home Upgrades That Add Value: 7 Worth It, 5 That Are Not
See which visible, condition-driven home upgrades tend to add value—and which projects may not repay their cost at resale.
Caulking Before Painting: What and Where to Seal
Learn where caulk belongs before painting, where it does not, how to choose the right sealant, and when to apply it.
Flood-Prone Basement Floor: What Works in Westchester
A flood-prone basement floor can be coated, but only after moisture testing and water control. See what works, what fails, and why.
Westchester Children’s Museum 10th Anniversary with A.G. Williams
A.G. Williams Painting Company joined the Westchester Children’s Museum’s 10th-anniversary celebration with mural painting, face painting, and a freshly painted event space.
Accent Wall Painting: 5 Rules for Choosing Your Feature Wall
Five practical rules for choosing an accent wall that works with the room’s focal point, color palette, lighting, sheen, and surface.
Spring Home Maintenance Checklist: 10 Essential Tips For A Fresh Start
Spring is the perfect time to reset, refresh, and protect your home after a long winter. A thorough spring home maintenance checklist does more than improve your home’s appearance. It…
Whole-House Painting: 7 Decisions That Shape a Better Finish
Plan a cohesive whole-house painting project by defining scope, sequence, colors, finishes, repairs, scheduling, and closeout before work begins.
Painting Walls After Wallpaper Removal
Painting walls after wallpaper removal requires careful cleaning, repairs, and priming. Learn what it takes to get a smooth, lasting finish.
Ice Dams & Burst Pipes: Repair Guide
Winter in New York and Connecticut can be beautiful, but it also brings real risks for homeowners. One of the most urgent is burst pipe repair. Over the past few weeks, plumbers across…
Winter Message From George Williams Sr. A Year Of Gratitude
Dear Friends, As winter settles in and a new year gets underway, I wanted to take a moment to reach out personally with this brief winter message. This season always brings a quieter…
Coating Damaged Concrete: 8 Conditions That Matter
Most damaged concrete can be coated successfully. The key is whether the slab is sound, stable, dry enough, and properly prepared.
Repairs Before Exterior Painting: What to Fix First
Repairs before exterior painting decide how long the finish lasts. Here are the seven things to fix first on an older home.
How To Remove Fingerprints From Painted Walls
If you have kids at home, you may feel like you can track their growth by how high the fingerprints climb up your walls. Even in homes without children, fingerprints tend to appear…
Preparing A Room For Painting: Interior Painting Tips
Preparing a room for painting is one of the most important steps in achieving a clean, professional looking finish. Whether you plan to tackle a small project yourself or are hiring a…
Prevent Knot Bleed When Painting Wood For Flawless Results
Learning how to prevent knot bleed when painting wood is one of the most important steps in achieving a smooth, professional looking finish. Whether you are refreshing interior trim,…
How Do I Paint Baseboards (Especially With Carpet Floors)?
Learning how to paint baseboards with carpet can feel intimidating for many homeowners. Baseboards sit at the intersection of walls and floors, making mistakes highly visible. When…
Painting Mistakes And Makeovers That Impact Home Value
When Better Homes & Gardens published its fantastic article on “7 Painting Mistakes That Instantly Devalue a Space,” we couldn’t have agreed more. At A.G. Williams Painting Company,…
Lime Vs Venetian: A Guide To Beautiful Washes And Plasters
If you have been researching natural wall finishes, you have likely seen terms like lime wash, lime plaster, and Venetian plaster. Each has its own look, feel, and maintenance needs. The…
Armonk Art Show Spotlights Craftsmanship & Community
There’s something timeless about the Armonk Art Show… A weekend where artistry, community, and craftsmanship converge. This year’s 2025 event brought together painters, sculptors,…
1-Day Floor Coatings: Protection For Your Concrete Floors
Concrete floors are everywhere in our homes, garages, patios, basements, mudrooms, and walkways. While durable, they’re often prone to staining, cracking, and becoming dangerously slick…
Car-Inspired Paint Colors: A.G. Williams Brings Cars & Coffee Vibes Home
When you think of a Saturday morning at Cars & Coffee, your mind probably goes straight to polished chrome, revving engines, and rows of jaw-dropping automotive artistry. But at A.G.…
Beautiful Fall Painting Ideas For Timeless Northeast Homes
There’s something magical about fall on the northern East Coast. The air turns crisp, the trees catch fire in brilliant shades of red, orange, and gold, and the evenings invite us to…
4 Bold Paint Colors Ideas For Your Powder Room
Just because the powder room is often the smallest room in the house doesn’t mean it can’t pack the biggest punch. In fact, this space is one of the most visited by guests—making it the…