28
Dec
Sundeleaf’s Painting Tip: Using Black
Often the color of our trim (window casings, doors, door casings, crown moulding, baseboard, etc.) is something that we assume will be painted white, cream or a variant shade of the wall color. However, a new possibility for the trim in our homes is to paint in vibrant black.
Black can be a striking color choice, [...]
30
Nov
Painting Your Entry Door
It is that time of year again…time to climb up into the attic or venture into the basement to retrieve the dusty boxes of holiday decorations. Great care is given to the placement of every outdoor light and the beautiful fresh pine wreath is ready to place on the door. To your dismay, the front [...]
20
Nov
How to Care For Your Newly Painted Walls
It is a glorious day when the last piece of furniture is carefully placed back in the room. The painter gathers the last drop cloth and the freshly cleaned paint brushes, rollers and buckets. The sun is shining in the back window, revealing that perfect blue, green or red that you worked so hard to [...]
16
Nov
Cozy Retreat: A Newly Painted Bedroom
The rainy, fall weather in Portland and the winter doldrums can certainly leave our spirits feeling low! Summer vacation is a distant memory and busy holiday schedules won’t allow for a quick get-away. A new paint job with just the right color choices could certainly provide that winter lift! Choose a modern theme with bright [...]
9
Nov
Testimonial from NW Portland
It is always a joy to hear from our past clients and hear of their positive painting experience with Sundeleaf Painting. We work hard to make each experience wonderful for all of our clients. Below is a testimonial from a special client of ours.
Sundeleaf Painting was by far the most professional contractor I’ve ever [...]
4
Nov
How To Choose a Professional Painting Company in Portland
Choosing a professional painter can be a daunting task for the scrupulous homeowner. Websites and yellow page advertisements offer numerous options. We would like to share a few tips on how to make the process a bit easier.
Make sure the paint company you are considering is licensed. Simply ask the painter if he [...]
22
Oct
Sundeleaf Painting, Portland’s House Painting Expert
When you are looking for a painting contractor in the Portland or surrounding suburbs, the list of painting companies seems to expand almost monthly. Instead of having your choice of three quality paint companies to come out to your home, you are faced with your choice of hundreds of contractors. All say the same thing, [...]
15
Oct
Color fade in exterior paints
Ultraviolet exposure may have slowly faded the colors on your home. We stopped painting at the corner of this home to make a visual statement. On the right is the original paint, applied 8 years ago. On the left, is freshly applied paint mixed in the same brand, type and color formulation. This is cedar [...]
13
Oct
Sundeleaf Painting Blog Launches
Welcome to the Sundeleaf Painting Blog.
People often ask, “what do you specialize in?” That’s easy:
We answer the phone
We show up on time
We do what we promise
We’re painters doing what we do best. We don’t hang holiday lights, rebuild fences, replace roofs or add dormers. We’re painters. We paint inside. We paint outside.
We show up, we [...]
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