The Proud Paintbrush Blog

Painting Services in Houston, Sugar Land, Missouri City and the Surrounding Area

Whether you need an exterior painting contractor to show up in 24 hours to paint your brick house or just curious about the process of interior house painting. The Proud Paintbrush is raising the bar for house painting companies by demonstrating our knowledge and expertise in a wide variety of painting services to choose from.

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Do You Make These Color Mistakes?

Your floor has an undertone, your granite has an undertone, even your dog has an undertone. Two colors that may look great next to each other on a swatch at Sherwin Williams may not reveal their undertone until you see them in the specific lighting of your house. If your painting your walls you need to take into consideration the other surfaces and their under tones before you decide your color.

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Spray or Brush: Everything You Need To Know

When painting your house there are two methods professional painters in Houston use to make sure your painting project comes out perfect. The first method is the traditional brush and roll method of painting where you cut the corners of your surface and then roll the rest. The other method is masking the unpainted surfaces and using an airless sprayer to apply the paint. Here is where and when we use a brush and roller as opposed to an airless sprayer whether its interior or exterior painting.

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Little Known HOA Requirements for Exterior Painting

Being non-compliant with your exterior paint job can cause your HOA to issue you a fine. Depending on the situation this could lead to more fines if the color isnt changed back in the time they require. The last thing you want is HOA fines and paying your house painters twice to do the job.

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To Prime Or Not To Prime? A Primer On Primers

Not all surfaces need to be primed before they are painted but the ones that do must be done using the proper products. In this blog we will explain 8 surfaces that need to be primed before they are painted or you will find yourself having to start over.

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The Truth About Houston Exterior Painting Prices in 2023

There are many factors to consider with exterior house painting in Houston, Sugar Land, and Missouri City but by knowing the price to paint your exterior house you can be empowered to know what to expect before you even gives us a call.

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Revealed: How Much Does It Cost To Paint Your Bathroom?

As a locally owned painting company offering our services to Sugar Land and the surrounding area I have learned to listen to my clients and one thing that is most helpful for them to know UP FRONT is “What’s the entire process going to cost?”

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Is It Time To Update Your Fireplace?

Looking for painters in Sugar Land who can Lime wash your brick? Here’s everything you need to know to ensure your new paint job comes out looking great!

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The Secret of Exterior Painting: It’s All About Prep

As a family owned professional painting company owner based in Houston, TX I am often asked, “What’s the key to a fantastic paint job?” It’s actually not painting, Painting is not the hardest part, prep is what takes the longest. A painting company that has paid attention doing the prep work will be the difference if when the job is done they feel completely satisfied.

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What Everybody Ought to Know About Paint Colors For 2023

When you walk into your house or pull up in the drive way what mood do you want to feel? Calm and relaxed? Invigorated and energized? Loud and creative? Traditional and subtle? Before I send the painting crew or even sign the contract we have to brainstorm what colors express who you are.

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Take Pride In Your Home

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Precision and attention to detail

Respect for the houses we work on, the home owners and each other

Innovate and introduce new ways to get the job done better and faster.

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