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Why DIY cabinets don’t match pro results, painting your kitchen or bathroom cabinets might seem like an easy, budget-friendly DIY project. After all, how hard could it be to slap on a few coats of paint, right? But if you’ve ever stood back after a weekend of sanding, priming, and brushing, only to feel underwhelmed, you’re... Read more

The secret to a great paint job. If there’s one message that professional painters would like to send to all homeowners and anyone else who plans to use a paintbrush or roller, it’s this: Spend more of your time preparing the surfaces you’re going to paint and less time actually painting them. Franklin Painting of... Read more

Boost home value with painted cabinets. In the real estate field, it is all about presentation. Realtors go to great lengths to “stage” their for-sale properties and make sure everything in and around the home looks appealing to homebuyers. What about staging for the kitchen cabinets? Will a fresh coat of paint bring a higher... Read more

Indoor painting renovations. With the arrival of summer comes outdoor fun. Swimming, picnics, and road trips are all hallmarks of summer; unfortunately, so are overbearing heat and humidity. Outdoor projects are more of a chore when the mercury rises. So, how can you beat the heat and be productive at the same time? Choose to... Read more

Why you should do exterior house painting in the summer. Having your home painted at any time of year can turn a drab appearance into one that looks new and nurturing again. But having the work done in the summer will bring you several other benefits, like faster drying times, longer daylight hours for extended... Read more

Office and workspace paint colors. There’s been a lot of talk in recent years about how color affects mood and performance in the workplace, much of it stemming from a handful of psychological studies. Are you influenced by the colors you work around? The answer is worth looking into. Franklin Painting of Farmington, CT, would... Read more

Have one color throughout your home. In the past decade, the popular trend in homes has been to use multiple colors in rooms to make them more striking or to guide the viewer’s eye in a certain direction. This technique has been widely used and still is. However, nowadays there is a growing trend toward... Read more

Is it Time to Paint Your Home’s Exterior? Let Your Eyes Be the Judge. There is no “right” time to paint your home. While every exterior painted surface will eventually begin to fade and lose its original attractiveness, there’s a lot of middle ground between new and old. One homeowner may say, “This house looks... Read more

Painting vs. Refinishing Cabinets. If it will soon be time to decide what to do about the color or finish on your kitchen cabinets, give a little thought to how you want to proceed before jumping into the project. Your two main options are painting and refinishing, and both have pros and cons. Franklin Painting... Read more

Is summer the right time for interior painting? Have you been looking to update your home, but you do not want to commit to a big renovation project? You may benefit from new interior paint throughout your home. You may be surprised by how much a little paint can completely transform and refresh a space.... Read more