Sharper Impressions Painting knows that changing paint colors can sometimes be a very daunting task. As a solution, we now offer to digitally paint our customers homes for FREE. This service allows you to see what your new color choices will look like on your home prior to painting. Having confidence in your color choices eliminates any worry or doubt during the painting process.

Sharper Impressions just needs a picture of the area to be painted and the color swatch(s) you are interested in previewing. Within a week we will send you before and after pictures showing the color change you requested. It’s a great way to see the colors on your house before we actually begin painting.

Changing the colors on the entire exterior can get complicated; trying to decide between Navy Blue or Black shutters can be a lot simpler by utilizing our new service. Trying to decide between a modern beige or a tried and true grey on your siding?  See both colors on your actual home in pictures before we even get a brush wet.

Thinking of having some interior painting done? We can make sure your new living room furniture still looks great, even after a color change, by putting together a digital before and after of the walls and trim in your favorite room.

Sharper Impressions Painting offers this valuable service at no cost because we understand the importance of being comfortable with the color choices for your home. We want to help make sure that the colors you chose are perfect. With free digitally painting from Sharper you are sure to be happy with your new color…that is important to us because it is going to last a long time!  Call or email today to get a free, quick painting quote.

For more information and a complete list of painting services; visit www.SharperImpressionsPainting.com or call 877.665.5566.

Around the holidays, people are scrambling around trying to decorate the house and get everything ready for invited (and uninvited) guests. One of our latest projects had the homeowner panicked her home wouldn’t be ready by the time her in-laws got to town for Thanksgiving.

Most parents know that a three year old with permanent markers is a dangerous situation. This homeowner found out the hard way when she got home from work to find four walls covered with various squiggles. With less a week before her visitors were to arrive she had to get the two child-vandalized rooms repainted.

Since this was a newer home, the homeowner wanted to take advantage of the free color consultation to help pick a new, updated color. Sharper had to hustle and get the consultant out to the house the same day as the actual quote! Once the paint colors were selected, our painters had only 2 days to get everything prepped and painted.

The customer was relieved when she saw her in-laws pull up to the house just as our painters were leaving. The painters even used a No-VOC paint so there were minimal fumes, the guests had no idea the room was finished just minutes prior to their arrival.

The Sharper Impressions Painting customer was elated that her home was able to be completed before the holidays. The new color put a great finish to the rooms and most importantly, covered up all of the permanent marker kid art.

Now that Thanksgiving is over and you’re getting ready to put away the fall decorations in preparation for the remainder of the holiday season, consider what a fresh coat of paint could do for your home. Sharper Impressions Painting works with many homeowners that prefer to get some of the rooms in their home freshened-up before decorating for the holidays.

Painting certain rooms before hanging decorations, provides a finished surface and allows for a more completed look; the work will not only look great, it will last for a long time. There is nothing worse than hanging up all the holiday decorations and realizing that you should paint before the in-laws come to town; you then have to take down or move the decorations for the painting and then re-do all your hard work.

Interior painting is a quick process that can be completed in time for holiday plans. We even offer FREE color consultations to help you pick the best color at a time where a lot of people will be seeing your home. Sharper Impressions Painting is usually able to send someone out next day to take a look and give you an estimate for the work and start the job not long after you commit to our services.

The Sharper Impressions team wants to make sure your home looks its best this holiday season. Call today to set up your free estimate 1.877.665.5566 toll free.

Sharper Impressions Painting wants to reward all those busy moms who have withstood the long summer days with the little rug rats, and deserve a beautiful, newly painted home.

We know it’s a busy time of year with back to school shopping for new school supplies and clothing, so when you are finished spoiling the youngsters why don’t you spoil yourself with a fresh coat of paint!

During the summer months, homes can be like a battlefield with kids running around and playing outside in the dirt; now that the kids are back in school we would love to transform your home into a mom sanctuary. If you are looking to revitalize the look of your interior or exterior, now is the perfect time of year to get the fresh colors on your walls. Summer is starting to wind down and the temperatures are getting cooler. With the kids back in school, fall is the perfect time to paint your home.

With all the last minute shopping and driving the kids around to sports and activities, we understand it may not be easy to schedule time to get a free estimate… which is why we offer free evening and weekend appointments for busy moms. Our quotes are computer generated and printed for you at the time of your estimate, no need to wait for a price.

We even offer free color consultations to make the whole color section process fun and hassle-free for stressed out moms.

What is the most important thing to look/ask for from a painting contractor?

REFERENCES, REFERENCES, REFERENCES! Ask for both old and new references to ensure the current quality of work and confirm that the painter has jobs that have lasted a long time.

It is critical to make sure the contractor has:

• Liability insurance,
• a BBB membership (Better Business Bureau)
• a material and labor warranty provided in writing, and
• have been in business for several years

Before the painters start painting, be sure to confirm:

• whether they are going to apply 2 coats or 1,
• what brand and level of paint will they apply (you can buy good paint brands that have cheap paints or top quality paints, you get what you pay for in paint, so make sure your painter buys a top level product)
• your home should be power washed (pressure washed) prior to painting,
• preparation work should be detailed on your quote/contract,
• exact price of the work should be clear and discuss any additional charges that may be added to a paint job like yours

How often should exterior paint be refreshed?

There are different general guidelines for renewing exterior paint

• Decks 1-2 years
• Fences 1-4 years
• Trim on homes 5-10 years
• Wood siding on home 5-10 years
• Stucco 10+ years
• Hardie plank or aluminum siding 10+ years

Why was it important for you to run a “green” company?

We are only renting this big blue planet and it is imperative we leave it as clean as we can for the next generation. Often, damages to the environment can be permanent; fortunately, painting your home does not have to cause any damage to you or the environment. Latex paints, (hardly any oil based paints are used anymore) are waterborne and the norm now for the residential repainting industry. Low VOC paints, which dry without harmful emissions, protect the home, the occupants and the air.

In the past year, my company has erased our server carbon footprint, gone nearly paperless in our office, operated temperature control units that turn off heating and cooling during down office times, installed energy efficient insulation and new skylights to reduce the amount of energy used for lighting and heating the office and warehouse.  Hopefully your painting contractor is doing his best to protect our environment also.

Why is prep work (preparation) so important?

90% of any good paint job is prep work; it makes the final paint job look good and last a long time

• Power-washing – to ensure the surface is clean and the paint will stick. Click Here for more information.
• Tape and tarp – to protect surfaces and create nice clean cut lines
• Caulking – seals gaps and joints from weathering, bugs and makes the surface look solid and universal
• Scrape – removes old paint so it doesn’t cause the new paint to flake/peel/blister
• Prime – protects and seals the exposed wood grains, then has a nice smooth surface for the top coat to stick
• Paint – always 2 coats, any color, will last twice as long, looks thick and rich

What are common reasons your interior needs repainted?

The most popular reason for painting an interior is to update/change the color of the walls.

Another reason is for upkeep. Some common reasons to freshen up are:

• dents, scuffs, dirt, dust, animal hair, moisture stains, and faded walls from sunlight

The third biggest reason to repaint is to upgrade the quality of paint. When you repaint the walls with a top quality, deep, rich paint, the colors are deeper and the final result will look beautiful for a long time.

Ceilings usually last twice as long as the walls.  So often customers paint the ceilings every other time they get their walls painted.

• Over time they yellow out from sunlight, and smoke/moisture/oils.
• When you properly paint a ceiling, it can add an amazing amount of brightness to any room

Often a room’s trim, windows and doors will need painted as well. There are generally two reasons people choose to repaint these areas:

• To freshen up the area that gets a lot of abuse from foot traffic, vacuum cleaners and everyday wear and tear.
• To change an old, dated and dark wood trim color to an updated, fresh, bright glossy paint

The next six weeks are an ideal time to give your entertaining spaces an affordable makeover – to update your home in anticipation of a joyous holiday season. A professional paint job is one of the easiest ways to freshen up your home for family and friends and, you are guaranteed to get the best price of the year from your paint contractor.

Often, if you find the right painting contractor, December pricing can save you 20-30% on all types of interior paint jobs. Late November through mid-December is a transitional time for most painters who find themselves booking only interior painting projects. As they finish up exterior jobs, this is a perfect time for you to take advantage of their schedule and get some much needed sprucing up done in time for the holidays.

Here are some important tips:

1. Have you ever considered giving a fresh paint job to a spouse or loved one for the Holidays? Most paint contractors can give you a quote secretly, you can sign the painting agreement and then either have the area painted before or after the holiday. A fun and unique gift. And you don’t have to spend your winter weekends painting rooms!

2. For paint contractors who are busy finishing exteriors, they have open spaces to fill on rainy days. If you can be flexible and allow your contractor to work with you on bad-weather days, you’ll probably see an even greater discount. We have seen HALF OFF when customers are flexible.

3. Allow at least a week for the color selection process. Good paint contractors can help you select colors and will allow FREE color try-ons to make your decision easier. Remember, once the color is selected it will be there for a long time, so enjoy your color selection process.

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