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Painting Aluminum Siding
I’m often asked by customers who have very old aluminum siding if it’s a good idea to paint their siding. I was at a paint trade show recently where I met a large company that manufacturers raw materials for paint. They informed me that paint will hold up on aluminum siding for a good 15…
Read MoreHOW TO…Wallpaper
I am frequently asked about how to properly remove wallpaper coverings. Patience and primer: the two most important words in installing wallpaper coverings. Many times we are asked to repair and spackle damaged walls done by rookie painters who lost their patience during the job or because the walls weren’t primed before the paper went…
Read MoreOne Coat Paint vs. Two Coats Paint – How to Choose
One of the biggest debates in the paint contracting world is whether to provide one coat or two coats of paint to the exterior of a house. In my 25 years plus experience in the paint business, I have found the number of paint coats depends on the current color, the color selection (for the…
Read MoreProject Behr Paint – Decoding Sheen
A common question I get when I am helping customers pick paint for their contracted painting job with O’Connor’s Painting Service is, “which sheen should I choose?” Understanding paint sheen or “shininess” is the key to making your selection. Let me try to give you a description of the levels of paint sheen for the…
Read MoreChoosing Interior Paint Finishes
When it comes to interior and exterior painting, selecting the paint finish for your paint project is an important task. There are a full range of sheens offered by various paint manufacturers, but O’Connor’s Painting Service, Inc. typically uses Sherwin Williams, Duron and Benjamin Moore paint products. Some of the best advice we give is…
Read MoreColors, Colors, Colors – Help!
When it comes to interior painting it can feel like an overwhelming task when you go to pick your colors. Hundreds, sometimes thousands of paint swatch cards are available to choose from which can test your decision making skills. Will you go with Sherwin Williams Antique White or Simple White? Once you have picked a…
Read MoreContractor’s Checklist
To help you to select a quality contractor, you should always ask the following questions before contracting for services. Is the company properly licensed to do business in your state? In Maryland you should call Maryland Home Improvement Commission at 410-230-6309 to see if a license exists for any company you hire. O’Connor’s MHIC# is…
Read MoreHow to Refinish an Exterior Wood Door
As with all wood finishing projects, O’Connor’s Painting follows this 3-step process. Remove any old finish, such as stain and polyurethane or paint, from the door by applying a paint and poly stripper or sanding. Be sure to clean off any residue, dust or dirt that’s left behind. If you are planning to stain the…
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