When you drive through the beautiful countryside in Yamhill Valley, you’ll probably notice a lot of red barns. Or, you might take note of the abundance of blue porches. But have you ever stopped to wonder why nearly every barn is red? Why do most suburban homes look the same? Chances are the exterior paint […]
Case Study: Exterior Paint Job On a Dundee Home
In just four days, the Smith and Company Painting team prepped and painted a house exterior in Dundee, Oregon. The homeowners received a color upgrade and a curb appeal boost with a fresh coat of Sherwin Williams paint. The first step to any professional paint job is proper prep. For this 2,150 square foot single […]
Feeling Stressed? Your Interior Paint Color Could Be the Cause
Numerous studies have shown that colors have a direct effect on our state of mind. Subconsciously, we react to our environment. This means the colors you choose for your walls alter the perception of your home and your own emotions. For example, painting with dark colors add texture and depth to large rooms and make […]
How to Prep Your Home Before a Paint Job
Step 1: Clear the room Remove as much as you can from the room including wall decorations, lamps and smaller items. For bigger furniture that cannot be removed, push them to the middle of the room and cover them with a drop cloth to avoid any dripping paint. Step 2: Place a dropcloth Protect your […]
Case Study: Painting a Local McMinnville Church
The latest project the Smith and Company team completed was at the First Presbyterian Church in McMinnville, Oregon. Our task was to prep and paint the walls and woodwork in the sanctuary. The walls were already in decent condition but some of the areas had suffered water damage. This needed to be addressed with scraping […]
5 Tips to Hiring the Right Contractor
There are a lot of different factors that a homeowner needs to take into consideration to ensure that their paint job will be successful one. One of the biggest factors is making sure that the right contractor is hired for the job. We’ve outlined 5 tips that every homeowner should take into consideration when working […]
Three Cheers For Exterior Painting in the Summer!
The warm summer weather is finally here, and it’s a painter’s dream. The reason being is that there are many benefits to painting in the dry summer months. First and foremost the most obvious reason is that the surfaces that we paint are dry and warm. It is very important for the longevity of a paint […]
Caution: 4 Health and Safety Tips For Every Painter
While your home is undergoing a paint job, it can be exciting to see what the process will bring. However, it’s also important to mindful of some of the health and safety issues that can arise during a project. Whether you’re a homeowner or a painter, not minding the following tips can leave you hurt […]
Case Study: Repainting the Johnstone Steeple in McMinnville
Our team at Smith and Company was called to the Johnstone Steeple in McMinnville, OR for our latest project. The scope of the project was to scrape some loose paint, prime the bare wood, and then apply the two coats of paint to the lower section of the steeple. The steeple had extensive peeling paint. […]
Surprise! There’s a Different Paint for Every Surface
When choosing a paint, it’s not just about the color but also what kind of paint will be best for the different surface types that may be present in your home. Applying a different paint for every surface can seem confusing, so if you’re never completely sure, always seek out help from a professional. Here […]
What Exactly Goes Into An Exterior House-Painting Project
When you pull into a driveway, chances are, the first thing that catches your eye is the exterior paint job. A lot of work goes into making sure that process of painting the exterior of a home runs smoothly. For your standard residential exterior house-painting project, it’s important to follow an efficient and proven […]
Repainting Your Home: Know the Signs
Next time you pull into your driveway, take a good look at your home. More specifically, take a good look at the color of your home. Is your paint still vibrant and fresh? Or do you notice little chips and fade spots starting to appear? After all, we love living in the Willamette Valley but […]
Case Study: Staining a Home Office in West Linn, OR
Smith and Company painting was called to West Linn, Oregon to a large 10,000 square feet single family residence. The work that needed to be done was to take the existing finished woodwork in one of the offices and stain it darker. The original framework was only five years old and had originally been stained […]
Even Painters Can Go Green
Spring fever is here! Spring is the season that truly makes us appreciate our environment with festivities such as Earth Day. With the rising trend of people and businesses adapting a more sustainable attitude to their everyday operations, we painters didn’t want to be left out of the loop! After all, painters can go green. […]
Not Satisfied With the Outcome of a Paint Job? What Now?!
With any job and project, there is always the chance of the customer not being satisfied with the end result. With painting, that can range from the color outcome, poor quality, time it took to finish the project, and anything in between. So what happens when you’re not satisfied with the outcome of a paint […]
The Not-So-Secret Reason for a Price Difference Between Professional Paint Contractors
We understand there are so many factors that go into the decision process of painting your home. Aside from color selection, hiring the right paint contractor is a crucial step in the preparation stage. Finding a painting contractor that will do the job successfully and within your budget is what we all desire. So why […]
Will You Choose the Right Color for Your Paint Job?
Looking to spice up your commercial or residential paint job? We all like a little change but to actually do it is a little tricky. We don’t want to have the fear of pulling into our driveway after a paint job and just despising the color. So, here is our solution to helping you pick […]
Stop Paying Too Much for Your Local Professional Painter
It may surprise you but house painting contracts aren’t exactly “paint-by-numbers.” Pricing often differs between contractors, as well as from house to house. So how can you be sure you’re not paying too much for your house painter, while not sacrificing quality at the same time? Prices vary drastically by location so the first step […]
How Do You Fix a Surface With Peeling Paint?
We’ve all seen it before, the paint on the siding and trim board of your home starts to peel and chip. It’s an unfortunate eyesore that occurs when the paint has been applied without the proper cleaning and surface prep beforehand. Fixing a surface with peeling paint is not always easy. Experienced painter contractors have […]
The Type of Paint You Choose Matters, Especially in the Oregon Rain
Local weather and climate can drastically change the look of the paint on your home. How many times have you driven past a large residential subdivision in your neighborhood and noticed the paint is chipping or fading? Chances are those homes were made quickly. And, to be quite honest, they were probably made cheaply by […]