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

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

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

The Advantages of Using a Paintbrush as a House Painter

The Advantages of Using a Paintbrush as a House Painter

Using a paintbrush for house painting offers several advantages. While rollers and sprayers are popular choices, paint brushes provide a level of control and precision that is hard to match. They are especially useful for detailed work and small areas. This article will discuss the benefits of using a paintbrush for your house painting projects. … Read more