Crestwood Painting has been EPA Lead-Safe certified since 2011, many of our Job Leads have also been trained and certified, as well. Lead in paint … [Read more...]
Top 3 Must-Haves When Hiring A Paint Contractor
If paint contractors are clear in what they are providing and customers are clear in what they are getting then everybody will be happy, yes? So why … [Read more...]
Chameleon Colors
We transformed the inside of a nice Brookside home and the homeowner ran into exactly what's described here: colors that on one wall or time of day … [Read more...]
Another Bright Spot
Met a very nice man to discuss removing grass cloth wallpaper in his home. We quickly struck up a pleasant and wide-ranging conversation - first a … [Read more...]
Does Unfinished Cabinetry Pay?
A family called to meet and talk about interior painting - the entire house. They had hired a "friend" that had been "recommended" as a "good painter" … [Read more...]
Touch-up Paint vs Fingernail Polish
A homeowner asked about touch-up painting for trim and kitchen cabinets - this explanation really clicked for her. Nails usually follow a three … [Read more...]
Top 3 Things to NOT Caulk
Caulk is, in terms of aesthetics, the most important part of prepping for exterior painting. It makes for a smooth, seamless appearance - no gaps … [Read more...]
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 … [Read more...]
3 Steps to Proper Paint Storage
The leftover (latex) paint in your basement will, sooner or later, become a disposal problem. Here's how to make sure your next can of paint remains … [Read more...]
Painting Cedar Shake Shingles
Cedar shake shingles can split and curl when not properly cared for. While replacing damaged shingles sounds straightforward, here's what to look out … [Read more...]
Tips For Dark Paint Colors
'Dja ever notice that deep paint colors don't seem to cover as well as lighter colors? There's a simple reason for this and it involves a recent post … [Read more...]
Color of the Year
New colors are declared "trendy" by those that know such things. Usually it warrants nothing more than a harrumph, but in this case it's very clear … [Read more...]
Gluten Free Paint
Like, whatever! Know what I'm sayin'? Some of the over-used words for 2013. Example: "As artisan painters, Crestwood strives for world-class … [Read more...]
Titanium Dioxide in Your Paint Can
Met our paint supplier rep this week. He tells me there’s going to be a price increase effective early next year – 5-6% for paint. We’ve had steady … [Read more...]
Tips n’ Tricks – Vinyl Window Trim Color
Vinyl windows can be kind of tricky when it comes to trim colors – they are almost always stark white and generally cannot be painted (see below). … [Read more...]
Why It’s Easy Being Green
Diane Stewart at Color Sense Consulting is often asked "What is the most versatile color?" Here's her answer: "Many people would like to know which … [Read more...]
Best Colors For Relaxation
This update from Kansas City color consultant Diane Stewart (ColorSenseConsulting.com) gives the low-down on color - relaxing color. We've referred … [Read more...]
Top 5 Uninsured Contractor Questions
What happens if you hire an uninsured contractor? A few pointed questions to your agent and you'll soon see who pays if you hire an uninsured … [Read more...]
What Kind of Painting Do You Do?
There is often a pleasant laugh when the answer is "Well, we'll paint your shoes if you stand still long enough." But every once in a while we stumble … [Read more...]
The BBB – Maybe Not AAA
Here's an inside look at the old-time consumer "watchdog" agency, the Better Business Bureau. We're pleased to belong to the BBB and happy to have an … [Read more...]
Everything is Jake!
For the second summer in a row, Jake (our favorite college student) has returned to his natural state as a studious Missouri Tiger. Finance or some … [Read more...]
Why are Exterior Paint Colors Important?
Here is this year's final exterior color update from Kansas City's best color consultant - Diane Stewart at Color Sense Consulting. We routinely hear … [Read more...]
What’s A Warranty Worth?
Believe it or not, some homeowners have hired crummy contractors - the kind you have no confidence in. But these people are quite sure that if … [Read more...]
Best Front Door Colors
Diane Stewart, the Color Consultant at Kansas City's own Color Sense Consulting, is a wealth of experience and information when choosing paint colors. … [Read more...]
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 … [Read more...]
Nice 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 … [Read more...]
Crestwood in the News!
"How much time do you have?" was the answer when a TV reporter asked for a comment on the effect weather has had on our business. Lindsay Shively … [Read more...]
How Paint and Roof Colors Work Together
Roof colors (foundations too) affect paint color choices. Color expert Diane Stewart atColor Sense Consulting gives her take on how to tackle this … [Read more...]
Price, Service & Sketchy Dudes
Several factors should be considered when hiring a contractor. The type and quality of painter that will work on your project is right at the top. … [Read more...]
Best Bedroom Colors
Bedrooms can be either a relaxing refuge or a nondescript place to hang your clothes - I choose relaxing refuge. Here's my favorite color … [Read more...]
