16
Feb
Spruce Up Your Office
Home makeovers are a hot topic – painting the kitchen, the family room or the bedroom can consume our time. We spend a great deal of time considering the right color to achieve just the right effect. But since we spend just as much time at the office as we do in the bedroom, perhaps [...]
3
Feb
Colors For Your Guest Bathroom
Many of us spend hours laboring over paint color choices for our family rooms or kitchens. However, the most visited room in any home is the guest bathroom. Homeowners should strive to create a calm and relaxing atmosphere in this small room.
Paint choices are endless, but nature can inspire us when looking for colors. Consider [...]
19
Jan
Testimonial from NE Portland
This week’s testimonial is from Chris in NE Portland’s Beaumont neighborhood.
Chris started to repaint the trim in his 1920’s bungalow, but wasn’t happy with the results. The enamel wasn’t laying out smoothly, plus it was taking too much time out of his busy schedule. Chris called us, & we prepped & painted the trim in [...]
15
Jan
Painting a Man Cave – Part 1
The “man cave” or the “media room” is becoming a popular addition to many homes. At Sundeleaf Painting we can help you transform your new space.
Media rooms and man caves are often in basements or sometimes part of a garage renovation. It will be important to begin the renovation or makeover [...]
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, [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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