North Carolina House Painting
Posted on 03. May, 2012 by rachel in Blog
Living in southeastern North Carolina means your home will inevitably be subjected to salt, wind and rain. Although it’s rare along the coast, your home’s exterior could even endure below-freezing temperatures with snow and ice. Therefore, when it comes to choosing a paint product for your home, you’ll want to invest in something that will stand up to the elements.
Here are a few helpful tips when it comes to choosing a paint for your North Carolina home’s exterior:
–> Oil-based paints are more likely to chalk and fade in sunny exposure. If your home is in an area where it gets high amounts of afternoon sun, you may want to consider a latex alternative.
Latex-based paint holds color well, even when exposed to bright sun and heat.
–> According to Realty Time magazine, the most popular exterior paint colors are white, gray, blue, tan/brown, cream, beige, green, yellow and red. White remains the most popular choice of all.
–> Most realtors suggest painting your house a light color or a pale shade of gray. This is because lighter colors make a home seem larger.
–> “Historic” colors are popular in some areas. Benjamin Moore and Sherwin Williams have been catering to this trend, as seen with colors such as “Williamsburg Blue,” “Queen Anne Pink” or “Yorktowne Green.”
–> Always check with your home owner’s association (if you have one) before choosing a paint color for your home. Some HOAs have restrictions on exterior paint colors, since it can affect the value of other homes in the neighborhood.
–> Depending on your home’s siding material and how exposed it is to the elements, you should consider repainting your home every 5-10 years.
Contact Colour Solutions today for a free estimate and to hear more about home painting trends in North Carolina: 910-686-3067
Colour Solutions Painting Service Areas in NC
Posted on 26. Apr, 2012 by rachel in Blog
Colour Solutions offers a variety of residential and commercial services within a wide service area. From interior and exterior painting to deck staining and pressure washing, Colour Solutions can help you transform your home or place of business. But our services don’t stop there. We also offer garage floor coating as well as cabinet painting and repair.
So whether you’re looking to pressure wash your Wilmington home, update cabinets in your Southport store or add a splash of new color to your Leland home interior, Colour Solutions is happy to help!
Colour Solutions proudly serves the following areas in southeastern North Carolina:
New Hanover County
Brunswick County
Pender County
Onslow County
Jacksonville
Southport
If you’re searching for a trusted, locally-based painting company in southeastern North Carolina, call Colour Solutions today at 910-686-3067. We’ll be more than happy to give you a free estimate!
Faux Painting with Stained Cabinets
Posted on 19. Apr, 2012 by rachel in Blog
As we all know, a fresh coat of paint can really make a room *pop.* But why not take it to the next level with beautiful custom faux finished cabinets from Colour Solutions?
An increasingly popular design trend among residential and even commercial properties, faux finish stained cabinets are created by skilled artisans using only superior quality materials. A great deal of careful planning and preparation goes into making your cabinets look gorgeous – after all, we want to be as proud of them as you are!
If you’re thinking of increasing your home’s resale value with custom stained cabinets, leave it to the experts at Colour Solutions. We also offer custom faux finish interior painting, pressure washing, deck staining and more.
Call today for a free estimate: 910-686-3067
Choosing A Paint Color
Posted on 09. Apr, 2012 by rachel in Blog
Goldenrod honey? Palatial pink? Urban charcoal? Choosing a paint color can be surprisingly tough for many homeowners. When faced with hundreds of choices and hoping to find a tone the whole family will be happy with for years to come, it can be a daunting decision. Here are a few tips to help you choose a color you’ll love:
Get Inspired
Start by flipping through home magazines or browsing decorating sites online to find looks that appeal to you. You can also check out our portfolio on Flickr for more ideas. Try to look for rooms that are similar in style to yours so you can have a good sense of how a particular color will look in your home. Ideally you will find a few colors you like to consider.
Grab Some Swatches
Pick up a number of swatches (the small paper paint color samples) for each of your color options. Find some that are a little lighter, darker, deeper, or brighter than you think you want – you might find that different colors appeal to you at home than do under the florescent lighting of the paint store.
Tape the swatches to the wall in the room you’ll be painting. See how they look in different types of light and at different times of day.
Paint a Sample
Once you’ve narrowed your paint color choices to a few front runners buy small samples of them and paint a large rectangle on the wall. Again, look at it at different times of day to see how lighting changes affect the colors. Hold up artwork and accessories to see how they will work with the colors, and look at it through doorways of other rooms so you make sure you’re happy with how the colors from those rooms stack against your new choices.
When in Doubt Go Lighter
Though bold and bright interiors have become increasingly popular in recent years designers recommend that if you’re not quite sure about a color go one shade lighter (consider the color adjacent to it on a multi color swatch card.) The impact of the color will be much greater on the scale of a room when compared to a small sample.
For a free estimate for your painting project give Wilmington NC painters, Colour Solutions, a call at 910-686-3067 or contact us online today!
Wilmington NC Decks and Porches – Paint, Stain, or Natural?
Posted on 02. Apr, 2012 by rachel in Blog
We are often asked by homeowners whether they should have their deck painted, stained, or let the wood weather to a natural color? It largely comes down to personal preference and what looks best with the style of the home.
Paint
When painting a deck or porch generally the paint is matched to the trim color on the rest of the home’s exterior, most often white or an off white or cream color. The porches on historic homes such as the Victorians found in Downtown Wilmington are sometimes painted an array of colors, creating a unique and eye catching look. A classic color choice for porch ceilings in homes of all styles is a pale blue. It’s said to repel bugs and bring the look of the sky to the outdoor space.
Stain
Staining your deck or porch allows you to deepen or darken the color of the wood if you choose, with available shades ranging from lighter pines and oaks to darker chestnuts, cherries, and walnuts. This is a popular choice and can result in a very attractive look.
Natural
Leaving the natural color of the wood is also a great look, and is particular popular in coastal homes. Over time new wood will weather to a grey color. Choosing this natural look does not mean that we simply leave your deck or porch exposed to the elements – we would use a transparent finish to protect the wood while allowing its natural beauty to be seen.
Whichever finish you choose for your deck or porch it is important to have it redone every few years. The paint, stain, or coating protects the wood from water, mildew, and sun damage – allowing you to enjoy your home’s outdoor areas for many years to come!
Contact our expert Wilmington NC Painters for help with your deck painting or staining: 910-686-3067.
It’s Time For Spring Cleaning in Wilmington, NC
Posted on 26. Mar, 2012 by rachel in Blog
Spring flowers bring pollen…and lots of it. This is a great time of year to schedule pressure washing for your home with Color Solutions, and get your home looking its best. In addition to that yellow film of pollen, pressure washing will remove dirt, mildew, and other grime from your home’s siding, windows, decks, and porches.
Pressure washing doesn’t just improve the look of your home, it protects the siding and finish by clearing away mildew that can cause serious damage if left year after year. Your paint or siding will last longer when regularly cleaned. Other items looking a little grungy after winter? Ask about pressure washing fencing, outdoor furniture, or planters.
Are your gutters filled with live oak leaves, pine straw, pine cones, or other debris? Let Colour Solutions clean them out so the water can flow freely and drain where intended during the Spring and Summer storm season. Gutter cleaning will keep your home cleaner and benefit your landscaping which can suffer when rain runs off in unexpected areas.
Other candidates for Colour Solutions Spring Cleaning List include:
Concrete Cleaning - Removes dirt and stains from driveways, sidewalks, and other concrete areas.
Interior Painting – Touch up scuffs and marks on walls, or bring new life to a room with a full repaint.
Deck Refinishing – Be ready for summer cookouts with a newly refinished deck.
Give us a call at 910-686-3067 or request a free estimate online.
Interior Painting Company, Wilmington NC
Posted on 09. Jan, 2012 by rachel in Blog
The winter months are a great time to get that interior painting project done that you’ve been putting off because of a busy summer, crazy school schedule in the fall, and holiday shopping and entertaining that all allow you to procrastinate anything that seems optional at the time.
After the holidays are over (and we’ve organized all our new stuff!) we’re ready to settle back into a routine and get into the swing of things. I often find that by February, I’m energized and ready to get the house back under control after a few months (dare I say a year…) of letting things pile up, letting closets become disastrous, and allowing every flat surface and corner of the house accumulate mountains of stuff. We usually do a pretty good household purge at that point and then become inspired to shake things up, move things around, and get things cleaned up.
With a clean and organized house comes inspiration. And almost every year, we get inspired to complete an interior painting job that we’ve been meaning to do for a while. Our house has a number of windows, tall ceilings, and crown molding trim. That means many weekends of painting work for my husband and I in between the kids’ basketball and soccer games, playdates, etc.
Or, it could be done in a day or so by the interior painting pros at Colour Solutions.
Colour Solutions works efficiently and professionally for interior and exterior painting projects, both residential and commercial. They’ll get the job done quickly and make it look amazing – pus they’ll clean up so well you won’t even remember they were there (except for the beautiful paint job!).
Call us or contact us online to request an estimate: 910-686-3067
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Posted on 02. Jan, 2012 by rachel in Blog
While a fresh coat of paint can really improve the look of a kitchen, updating or refinishing the cabinets can make the room look even better, while adding to the overall home’s value. Colour Solutions not only offers interior, exterior and specialty painting services, they also are happy to improve your home through cabinetry work. From refinishing to staining or even completely remodeling – if your cupboards need a makeover, Colour Solutions is the team to call.
Whatever your vision may be, Colour Solutions Custom Painting Company is happy to help. Adding a bright-colored paint or stain to cabinets can create a dramatic look in a neutral-toned kitchen. Installing glass windows to cupboard doors can allow you to show off your fine china and crystal. Even just adding fresh paint and updated hardware can be a relatively inexpensive way to improve an old set of cabinets. Even if you aren’t sure what you want to do with your cabinets, a home improvement expert at Colour Solutions can help you come up with a design that brings out the best in your home.
Colour Solutions is a trusted name in residential and commercial cabinetry. They have the experience, the tools and the time to take care of your cabinetry needs. Contact them today for a free estimate: 910-686-3067
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Get Your Wilmington NC Home Looking Great For The Holidays
Posted on 01. Nov, 2011 by rachel in Blog
Are you hosting the family for Thanksgiving or Christmas this year? Will you be throwing the New Year’s party of the century? Many homeowners start to look around their home shortly before a big gathering and wish there was time to put a fresh coat of paint on the exterior, update a room or two with the latest color trends, or revive the outdoor entertaining areas with deck staining.
Check one thing off your list early by calling Colour Solutions, and get your home ready to shine. Scheduling the projects now will save you from worrying whether they will be finished in time for friends and family to arrive, and trusting the pros at Colour Solutions means you can be sure the job will be done right the first time.
To learn more simply call 910-686-3097. Colour Solutions has years of experience working on homes of all shapes and sizes throughout the Wilmington, NC area. They use high quality materials and their team is among the best in the business. Call for a free estimate today from this leading Wilmington NC painting company – 910-686-3097.
Fall Cleanup Time in Southeastern NC
Posted on 10. Oct, 2011 by rachel in Blog
The tourists are leaving, the beaches are quiet and the oppressive Wilmington humidity has given way to mild days and cool nights. Yes, fall is here. And what better time of year to get a start on those house projects you’ve been thinking about?
Fall is a great time of year for Southeastern North Carolina and is used by many residents to get started on their home project to-do lists. It is also a wonderful time to take stock of the state your home is in, determine what maintenance is needed and allow it to look its best.
At Colour Solutions, we offer more than just interior painting services. We love working in the fall, as it provides several opportunities to help homeowners improve the look and value of their home. Some popular fall projects include pressure washing home exteriors, doing some preventive maintenance with light home repairs, or even impressing holiday visitors with a special faux finish paint. Contact us today to learn more about fall projects for your home.
More Tips on Keeping Your Home Fall Fresh:
* Make sure your lawn and garden are looking their best, so that it can complement your beautiful home. Keep lawn trimmed and control weeds.
* As summer fades, leaves and branches fall and flowers can die off. Pick up any yard debris quickly and plant some fall-friendly flowers like chrysanthemums and maybe even add some fresh mulch to landscaped areas.
* Keep your home’s exterior clean and mildew-free.(See more information on our pressure washing services.)
For more information on fall services from Colour Solutions and to receive a free estimate, call 910-686-3067. We can help you beautify your home for fall and prepare it for winter, all while providing excellent customer service and high-quality work.
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