To paint or not to paint? As interior painting contractors, we are often asked this question about various surfaces throughout the home. While we are all familiar with painted ceilings, trim, walls, and cabinetry, the processes of painting radiators or brick fireplaces are not as straightforward. Can you paint exposed pipes and expect the finish…
Preparing Your Home for a Painting Project: A Step-by-Step Guide
A fresh coat of paint can do wonders for transforming the look and feel of your home. Whether you’re looking to update your interior or revitalize the exterior, a painting project can breathe new life into your living spaces. However, before you hire professional painters or embark on a DIY painting adventure, it’s crucial to…
Painted Kitchen Islands – Leaving a Lasting Impression
The form and function of interior design schemes have an ebb and flow to them. Victorian times were formal, and the mid-century touted clean, colorful lines. Today, we see an open, often more casual aesthetic to match today’s way of life. Nowhere is this more apparent than in the kitchen. It wasn’t long ago that…
Avoiding Bad Paint Colors for Your Space
Have you ever walked into a building, and something about the interior just felt off? Perhaps the lighting overtook the space, the space felt cramped and tiny even though there was plenty of room, or the designs on the walls didn’t suit the space. In any of these cases (and many more), the paint colors…
Horsehair Plaster; Working in Boston’s Historic Homes
Working in some of the country’s oldest neighborhoods is one of the most rewarding aspects of our work at Catchlight. Our team of talented painters has developed a unique set of skills that painting contractors in other regions of the nation simply do not need because, here, in the Greater Boston area, many homes have…
Interior Paint Finishes: Styling for Different Surfaces
Every homeowner Catchlight has worked with has had different design goals motivated by their own unique style. Like snowflakes, no two design schemes or color choices are the same. Part of our work involves helping our clients tease out their aesthetic goals by asking the right questions during the discovery phase; this helps us more…
5 Tips For Painting Educational Spaces
With the back-to-school season upon us, classrooms will soon fill with young minds ready to learn. While educators and parents focus on curriculum and academic performance, they often overlook another area of the school; the learning environment. The physical spaces where children learn are critical to students’ overall experience and potential. The walls of the…
The Benefits of Hiring Professional Painters
Hey there, Kansas City Northland and beyond Homeowners! Are you ready to breathe new life into your humble abode and make it shine with a fresh coat of paint? Look no further! In this blog post, we’re diving into the world of professional painters and the delightful advantages they bring to your interior and exterior…
Choosing the Right Paint Color: A Comprehensive Guide for Every Room
Hey there!! Today, we’re diving into the colorful world of paint and exploring how to choose the perfect hues for every room in your home. Whether you’re a fan of neutrals, vibrant tones, or somewhere in between, this comprehensive guide will help you make informed decisions that will transform your living spaces into true masterpieces….
What To Expect From Your Commercial Painting Project
If you’re a property/commercial business owner, chances are you have a laundry list of things to do at any given time – and starting one of the many tasks is the hardest part. It can be daunting to embark on a project without understanding the steps or how long it will take. Luckily, if one…