One of the questions we get asked during our painting estimates is, "Can I paint over a wall with active mold or mildew?" Our answer is always "No," and for good reason. If a wall in your home has been taken over by mold you cannot simply paint over it because the...
The latest trend in paint is chalkboard paint. You see it everywhere: wedding decorations, house decorations, gardens, etc! Now you’re thinking about how to add it creatively to your home, but make it blend in with the rest of your décor. Here are a few ideas Three...
When it comes to the holidays, you and your family are going to be spending lots of extra time in both the kitchens and bathrooms of your home. You know your dreaded mother-in-law is coming over and everything has to be 'just-so' to get her seal of approval but you're...
A few months back on the Three Brothers Painting blog, we introduced you to our chief estimator, Oscar Velez. Our goal in featuring our employees is to let our customers get to know their painting contractors on a more personal level, and sharing some insight on who...
Popcorn ceilings, also known as acoustic ceilings, have a sort of popcorn or cottage cheese style rippled texture. This style became popular a few decades ago because it was good at covering up less-than-appealing workmanship in connecting and taping of drywall. Also,...
While shutters once played a role in cooling a house by blocking the sun and protecting window glass when it was expensive and hard to acquire, shutters remain an important element of the composition of the exterior of homes today, even if they only serve as...
One of the frequent comments we receieve when meeting with our clients for an interior house painting estimate is, "I want my rooms to flow." What they usually mean is a smooth transition from room to room. Many contemporary homes feature open floor plans, where the...
Whether you love it or hate it, fall is just around the corner for Georgia homeowners, which means that it's time to get your house in shape for the cooler months ahead. Although fall can be one of the busiest seasons for homeowners preparing for winter, it's also the...
Choosing the best paint brush for a paint job is imperative in getting good results. Each type of brush has its own use, and typically each painting project in your home will require at least two different types of brushes or rollers. Here, Three Brothers Painting...