Places to Paint on Your Front Porch to Welcome Visitors

Places to Paint on Your Front Porch to Welcome Visitors

The front porch is the first thing guests see when they visit your home, so why not boost its appearance with a fresh coat of paint?  Enhancing the front porch with a fresh coat of paint is a simple yet impactful way to elevate your home’s curb appeal. A well-painted porch revitalizes the entrance, setting … Read more

Steps to Take Before Painting Your Exterior

Steps to Take Before Painting Your Exterior

Every paint job needs adequate preparation, which is key to a durable and long-lasting paint finish. Proper preparation before painting the exterior of a house is crucial for achieving a durable and aesthetically pleasing finish. This preparation process, which includes cleaning, repairing, and priming the surface, ensures that the paint adheres properly, reducing the risk … Read more

Using Deck Staining to Revitalize Your Outdoor Space

Using Deck Staining to Revitalize Your Outdoor Space

Outdoor spaces in homes offer numerous benefits, both practical and aesthetic. They serve as extensions of indoor living areas, providing relaxation, socializing, and recreation. Outdoor spaces are essential for several reasons, ranging from a place for gatherings and socialization to an increase in property value. Decks are outdoor features popular in many homes for such … Read more

Ready, Set, Prep – Should You Power Wash Your House Before Painting?

Ready, Set, Prep - Should You Power Wash Your House Before Painting?

Preparing your house for a fresh coat of paint is like setting the stage for a grand performance. Before the main event — painting — an important step might cross your mind: power washing. Is it necessary to give your house a thorough shower before dressing it up in a new color?  In this article, … Read more

Finish Face-Off – Is Flat or Satin Better for Exterior Paint?

Finish Face-Off – Is Flat or Satin Better for Exterior Paint?

When it comes to painting a home’s exterior, the final appearance isn’t just about color; the finish plays a pivotal role in both the aesthetic appeal and longevity of the paint job. The debate between using flat or satin finishes is crucial, with each offering distinct advantages and drawbacks. This article delves into the nuances … Read more

Reasons to Paint the Exterior of Your Home

Reasons to Paint the Exterior of Your Home

Your home’s exterior is the first thing visitors and passers-by notice. If your home hasn’t seen new paint in years, it’s time to update it with cleaning, repairs, and, of course, a fresh coat of paint! Exterior painting is not only for aesthetic purposes, but it also has practical benefits. Indeed, it is an essential … 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

Residential Painting – Knowing If It Is Time for a New Paint Job

Residential Painting - Knowing If It Is Time for a New Paint Job

Deciding when to repaint your home is an important decision to make if you are planning renovations or home improvements. Over time, paint can fade and crack, making your house look worn. Fresh paint not only improves the appearance of your home but also protects it from the elements.  But how do you know if … Read more

When Exterior Painting, How Much Area Does a Gallon of Paint Cover?

When Exterior Painting, How Much Area Does a Gallon of Paint Cover?

Planning to give your home’s exterior a fresh coat of paint? One of the first questions you might ask is how much area a gallon of paint will cover. Understanding this can help you budget both your time and expenses effectively. Paint coverage can vary based on the type of paint used, the surface being painted, and even … Read more