Archives for May 2012

Custom Painting Services, Wilmington NC

May 29, 2012 By

Wilmington NC Custom PaintingEvery painting project we do is custom and unique, but some jobs require a greater level of customization. Faux finishes, built-in shelving, and even some repairs will make your painting project consist of more than just adding a new color to the walls.

In instances where a home’s walls have suffered damage, we may need to do drywall or plaster in order to prep the structure for painting. Other jobs, such as specialty faux finishes or cabinetry refinishing – both of which offer a wide selection of colors and options – will require customization as well.

Here are a few other services that can be customized to your home’s unique needs:

  • Wallpaper Removal
  • Stripping & Refinishing Doors
  • Garage Floor Coatings
  • Fence Cleaning & Painting

If you’re interested in giving your home a fresh new look, contact us today for a free personalized estimate! (910) 686-3067

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Commercial Painting – Unique Needs, Strategies, and Expectations

May 23, 2012 By

Colour Solutions is pleased to offer top quality commercial painting for Wilmington area businesses. We understand that commercial painting jobs have unique needs and require careful planning – that’s why we pride ourselves in taking the time to formulate a painting strategy that will work for everyone involved.

Our strategy will vary according to the following:

  • Type of property (low traffic/offices vs. high traffic/restaurants or shops.
  • Whether the job requires interior or exterior painting (or both).
  • The business’s hours of operation.
  • Level of interruption (we may need to complete project after hours).
  • Any other factors that may affect the project.

Unlike painting a home, commercial painting projects require some extra planning. We at Colour Solutions will be glad to talk with you about your commercial painting goals and strategy. Call us today to schedule a free estimate: (910) 686-3067.

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North Carolina House Painting

May 3, 2012 By

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

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