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Nail Pops: What You Should Know

First, let’s understand what a “nail pop” is – simply a nail head that protrudes above the surrounding surface. They’re usually caused by structural settling or by normal expansion and contraction – both interior and exterior. Here’s how to deal with them. Exterior Nail Pops On exteriors, a nail head that is visible does not mean […]

Painting Review!

This was a review of the painting work we did for a new homeowner. Realtors had a very involved deal and rainy weather made this a bit of a challenge but the rain eventually stopped, the exterior painting was soon completed and the homeowner is quite delighted! “Crestwood Painting is an excellent example of getting […]

Tips For Painting Trim

Trim color, especially for interiors, often defaults to a generic “white”. Color consultant Diane Stewart with Color Sense Consulting explains very clearly why there’s more to it than meets the eye. “Trim is often an afterthought, but it should be the right color to complement the walls. Trim is sort of like the black outline […]

Rave Review!

This was a nice treat on New Years Eve – positive feedback from a lady that didn’t hire us! Proposal sent in Feb., last contact was mid-March – then this arrived in December. Fortunately, Crestwood Painting customers don’t have this kind of experience.

Painting Kitchen Cabinets

Golden Oak cabinets are so last century. But re-staining or painting kitchen cabinets is not as straight-forward as painting your living room. Here’s what to look for: Material – there are trade-offs. Solvent-based (oil) materials have some advantages, but they have terrible odor. Not just your average terrible, but industrial strength, move out-of-your-house-for-three-days kind of terrible. […]

Paint Colors – Go Neutral, Or Not?

Another update from Kansas City color consultant Diane Stewart at Color Sense Consulting. Interior colors can be tricky and, as Diane points out, too often a generic off-white is the not-quite-best choice. Here’s Diane Stewart: There are many things to consider when choosing interior paint colors. It may seem easier to just pick beige, white, […]

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