Sealing drywall damage using problem surface sealer In this article, we address how to paint interior problem surfaces so you get better results. By problem surface, we are referring to substrates that are loose, unsound, chalky, water-damaged or glossy. Applying patching compound or paint over these surfaces is not recommended and will lead Read more...
Epifanes woodfinish matte on a San Francisco Home Why Epifanes Woodfinish Matte Is a Game-Changer for Your Home’s Wood Surfaces When it comes to protecting and enhancing the beauty of wood around your home, Epifanes woodfinish matte is a game changer. As San Francisco contractors, we use Epifanes woodfinish matte on front doors, Read more...
Victorian house painting presents some unique challenges and opportunities in the San Francisco area. Victorian style houses feature stunning architectural elements including steep, gabled roofs, towers, turrets, and highly decorative woodwork. The houses themselves usually have 2 or 3 stories, sweeping balconies and other details reminiscent of a bygone era. From a real estate point Read more...
This article is about how to patch scars left by removal of peeling exterior paint on stucco. Please note that it is not about removal and replacement of failing stucco. If you are replacing larger areas of missing stucco, you will want to use a dry cement product, mixed with water. In this article, we Read more...
San Francisco Queen Anne Victorian before restoration. Recently we renovated a trashed Queen Anne San Francisco Victorian in the Excelsior district. After a large amount of paint removal, sanding, peel-stop, filler, caulk, primer etc, we added some embellishments. The "sunburst was produced by Redman Studios a.k.a American Wood-Turning and the decorative elements were Read more...
Bay Area painting contractors like Color Touch like to see that a new Benjamin Moore store opened in Danville. This store is part of the local Creative Paint chain. Creative Paint already has a few other locations in San Francisco, and the East Bay. They recently opened a store at 688 San Ramon Valley Blvd. Read more...
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...
