Wood finishing played an unusual and important role in a recent painting project. Nineteen years ago, when their townhouse was being built, the owners walked in and saw a massive, twenty-seven foot wood beam holding up the gable of their 2-story foyer/living-room space. They were excited at the thought that this beautiful beam would grace their new home - that is until they came back at the end of the day.  Click here to see how their dream for a wood beam in their home was finally restored.

 

 

 

Are you Allergic to Paint?

  

On Super Bowl Sunday, Painting in Partnership received an urgent email, followed by an equally urgent phone call. This prospective client had just moved out of her condo, following an unsuccessful attempt to paint a room in her place. After priming the walls, she felt dizzy, achy and generally terrible. She then had an ah-ha moment and said to herself: "The paint is making me sick!" She immediately left her condo and checked into a nearby hotel to get away from the fumes.  Click here to see how we resolved this urgent problem.

 

 

 

Can I have my kitchen cabinets successfully refinished?

 

When doing cabinet refinishing, there are two steps that are especially critical for the long-term success of the project. This first step consists of giving the surfaces a thorough cleaning. This may sound kind of basic, but it is often overlooked or not given enough attention. A kitchen is by definition a place that attracts oil from hands (or from pets' coats), soap residue, fats from cooking and food particles. It is critical to clean the surfaces to be finished, even using degreasers if needed.  For more secrets on refinishing cabinets, click here.

 

 

 

 
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