Interior planning
How to prepare your home for interior painting
What to move, what to leave for the painter, and how to keep an occupied home usable.
Read the guide: How to prepare your home for interior paintingPlan the work before picking up a brush
Painting guides for Hudson Valley homeowners
Make better decisions about preparation, materials and hiring. Start with the question you need answered.
Use these guides to prepare for a painting estimate: describe the surfaces, compare preparation and finish choices, and identify questions about weather, access or older coatings. Each guide focuses on a decision you can discuss with the contractor before agreeing to a scope.
Exterior planning
When to paint a house exterior in the Hudson Valley
How to judge a workable weather window, including rain delays, damp siding and cold nights.
Read the guide: When to paint a house exterior in the Hudson Valley
Color & materials
Choosing the right paint finish for each room
Choose sheen around the surface, lighting and cleaning routine, with fewer surprises after painting.
Read the guide: Choosing the right paint finish for each room
Kitchen projects
Cabinet painting, refacing or replacement: how to choose
Start with cabinet condition and kitchen layout before paying for a new look.
Read the guide: Cabinet painting, refacing or replacement: how to choose
Hiring & budgeting
How to compare painting estimates beyond the price
Make two quotes genuinely comparable by matching preparation, materials and what is excluded.
Read the guide: How to compare painting estimates beyond the price
Older homes
Painting an older home: lead-safe questions to ask first
Know when to stop ordinary preparation and bring in the right certified lead professional.
Read the guide: Painting an older home: lead-safe questions to ask firstReady to define your project?
List the surfaces you want painted and the repairs you already know about.