Skills to Look for When Hiring a Commercial Painter

Skills to Look for When Hiring a Commercial Painter

When it comes to commercial property maintenance and renovation, the role of a skilled commercial painter cannot be overstated. A fresh coat of paint can transform the aesthetics of a business space, enhance its brand image, and protect the structural integrity of the building. However, not all painters are created equal. Knowing what skills to … Read more

Everything You Need to Know about Removing and Replacing Wallpaper

Everything You Need to Know about Removing and Replacing Wallpaper

Wallpaper can be a delightful addition to your home, lending character, color, and texture to your walls. However, as personal tastes change and design trends evolve, there often comes a time when you wish to bid farewell to the old patterns and welcome in a fresh look. Updating your wallpaper can breathe new life into … Read more

Painting Crisp Stripes When Interior House Painting

Painting Crisp Stripes When Interior House Painting

One of the best things about painting your home is that it opens you to endless possibilities. You do not have to limit yourself to painting plain and solid colors on your walls. A plain color may look neat and create a seamless look in your room. However, why won’t you add some design interest … Read more

What Is the Perfect Paintbrush for Interior House Painting?

What Is the Perfect Paintbrush for Interior House Painting?

Choosing the perfect paintbrush for interior house painting can greatly affect the results of your house painting project. With various types and sizes available, it is important to pick the right one for your specific project. Continue reading as we will guide you through the different options to help you find the best paintbrush for … Read more

Victorian House Painting Ideas to Consider

Victorian House Painting Ideas to Consider

Victorian-style architecture is beloved for its intricate details, variety, and vibrant color schemes. If you’ve ever admired the famous Painted Ladies on Postcard Row in San Francisco’s Alamo Square, you know what I mean. These homes are as iconic as the Golden Gate Bridge. San Francisco still boasts around 16,000 Victorian homes, the original 48,000 … Read more

Reasons to Stain Exterior Wood Siding

Many homes in California have wood siding, whether made of cedar, spruce, redwood, or others. Many homeowners will stain wood one time and not repeat the process very often.  Custom Painting, Inc., who has been painting homes for over 40 years, knows that leaving wood to the elements without a coating is not a good … Read more

Under the Rainclouds: The Success Story of the Kairos Power Warehouse Painting Project

Under the Rainclouds

The commercial painting team at Custom Painting, Inc. recently completed a large warehouse project at Kairos Power, a nuclear research and testing facility in Alameda, CA. The project is on an old Navy base in Alameda, and because of the construction schedule, we were tasked with painting the exterior of the building during the winter … Read more

What Are Your Options If Your Home Has Lead Paint?

What Are Your Options If Your Home Has Lead Paint?

Discovering lead paint in your home can be a concerning revelation, given its health risks, especially to children and pregnant women. If your house was built before 1978, the year when lead-based paints were banned in the United States, there’s a chance it might contain this hazardous material. Understanding your options for managing or removing … Read more

Painting Alamo – Using Current Color Trends in Your Bathrooms

Painting Alamo – Using Current Color Trends in Your Bathrooms

Sometimes you just get tired of looking at the same old walls in your bathroom. When you are ready to try painting your Alamo home’s bathroom, think of current color trends to make the room more up-to-date. A fresh coat of paint can give the bathroom a new look, or freshen up the look you already have. … Read more

Fraud Leaving Home-Owners High And Dry

Fraud Leaving Home-Owners High and Dry

You have done house painting in the Bay Area for some time, and you realize you cannot rely on your own experience (or a lack thereof). Now, you have decided that it is time to ditch the DIY and hire a professional to paint your home.  Whether or not it is your first time looking … Read more