Exterior Painting

Customizing paint colors on a San Francisco Victorian

2023-03-04T20:07:28+00:00

Let's talk about customizing paint Colors San Francisco Victorian: Color Touch just finished painting a San Francisco Edwardian and we are very psyched about how the colors worked out! Initially the owner chose two greens: one for main body and one as an accent; an off-white trim color (accented by a mustard/yellow), and a red, Read more...

Customizing paint colors on a San Francisco Victorian2023-03-04T20:07:28+00:00

Using Top-side Varnish on San Francisco Wood Exteriors

2023-03-04T20:10:10+00:00

When considering exterior polyurethane products (either clear or pigmented), don't forget to check out places like West Marine, or online sites like Hamilton Marine. (store.hamiltonmarine.com). Last time we varnished a natural wood exterior in San Francisco, we used "Epiphanes", and found it to be an excellent product. We purchased ours from West Marine, but also Read more...

Using Top-side Varnish on San Francisco Wood Exteriors2023-03-04T20:10:10+00:00

San Francisco Painting Contractor Notes: How to Apply Gold Leaf

2023-03-04T20:10:44+00:00

                                     (Newel Post with  a coat of "sizing")                 (A layer of gold leaf applied...) My team of professional painters is often asked to apply gold leaf to Victorian exteriors. Here are some tips: First off, I choose patent gold leaf, which means that the gold is actually lightly adhered to the Read more...

San Francisco Painting Contractor Notes: How to Apply Gold Leaf2023-03-04T20:10:44+00:00
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