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    The function of any primer is to give your surface an even base, to seal stains, and to ensure the smooth bonding and application of topcoats of paint.

Windows are close to the weather, and—that being so—they take a lot of abuse from the elements. More often than not, peeling paint from wooden windowsills and frames can be sourced back to moisture. When snow melts on your sills, when rain stands...

Excessive chalking is a common issue that looks precisely as you might imagine: a powdery, dust-like layer that lays over the surface of your paint. In fact, if you type “excessive paint chalking” into a Google Image search, you’ll find photo after...

Generally, the elements have a deleterious relationship to exteriors, causing wear and damage that can end in costly repairs. Exposure to weather does, however, have one very positive effect: cleaning your surfaces naturally. The few exterior...

An estimator is a kind of investigator, the mystery of peeling paint a kind of detective story.That’s one way of saying: there could be any number of reasons your house is peeling, and the best thing to do is to call us so we can take a look.

You know what paint blisters look like: suddenly your smooth finish looks like the surface of the moon, pocked by unsightly bubbles that lift the paint film off its surface. But why? Well, paint blisters are typically attributable to one of two...

Low-maintenance exteriors have become the gold standard for many customers. That’s why engineered alternatives to wood, like composite, have only become more and more popular over the years. The category has been expanding, will likely continue to...

Until 1978, lead paint was popular in American homes. It came in long-lasting, bright, modern-looking colors, and it was aggressively marketed by the lead industry, which downplayed public health concerns about its products for decades.

All throughout New England, weather patterns are unpredictable. Fluctuations in temperature, wind conditions, rain patterns, and pollen count can make it difficult to figure out exactly which season is prime for painting.