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by  | Sep 30, 2016 | 
# Old Greenwich, CT, Exterior House Painting Project
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#### Project Description
Painted exterior of house including wood siding, trim, and doors.
#### Project Details
**Exterior painting of house – change color from yellow to Marina Blue.**
**Painted wood siding, doors, windows, railings, and all trim on main house and garage.**
* Wood siding: Used Benjamin Moore color no. 401 Marina Grey, Regal Select High Build.
* Trim: Benjamin Moore color no. 403-01 White, Regal Select High Build
* Doors: Benjamin Moore color HC-154 /P244 Hale Navy, Oil Paint – Semi Gloss
## Project Feature
Great house and nice client located in Old Greenwich, CT. The change in painting color really sets apart the house, and the project came out beautiful.
## Completed Project
If you like the colors and style of this house as mush as we do, be sure to schedule a free in-home estimate. Remember, **we can work with you to help you create the home of your dreams.**
by  | Apr 7, 2016 | 
# Rowayton, CT Exterior Painting Project on Long Island Sound
Painted exterior of house including architectural features, trims, coping.
**Exterior painting of house**
**Painted wood shingles and trims, included windows and architectural features**
We painted the exterior of this home a few years ago. This was a fun project based on the locale, and it helps when the house is beautiful.
Project was completed in two weeks
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by  | Jun 16, 2016 | 
# Norwalk, CT Kitchen Renovation
Renovated dated kitchen. Renovation included removal of kitchen cabinets, countertop, appliances, sink, and creating a more updated modern look and feel.
**Complete renovation of kitchen**
**Interior painting and refinishing using Farrow & Ball house paints**
**Installed new kitchen appliances, including stove and oven hood, refrigerator, sink**
**Installed new hardwood floors**
**Designed custom cabinets, metallic backsplash, and countertop.**
This kitchen had not been updated in over twenty-five years. It needed a complete stylish refresh, and that’s exactly what we did, mixing modern and classic design.
### Farrow & Ball House Paints
We used Farrow & Ball paints on this project:
* Walls: Farrow & Ball Purbeck Stone – Full Gloss
* Ceiling: Farrow & Ball All White – Estate Eggshell
* Trim Paint: Farrow & Ball Pitch Black – Full Gloss
Project was completed in a few weeks and we were excited with the kitchen renovation results!
# Fairfield, CT Beach House Update
Painted interior of this Fairfield County beach house. Included, walls, trims, ceiling.
**Interior and exterior painting of the house**
**Painted, trim, stairwells, moldings on inside, and also painted whole exterior**
This house needed an interior and exterior painting update. We think we did a great job matching the environment and the subtitles of beach living with the paints.
This was a fun project in a gorgeous location on Long Island Sound.
by  | Apr 6, 2016 | 
# Norwalk, CT Interior House Painting: Billiards Room
Changed family room into a billiards room, and updated dining room. Completely refinished and painted both rooms including floors.
**Interior painting and refinishing**
**Updated spaces with Farrow & Ball High Gloss paints**
**Restained and refinished wood floors**
Originally a family room and dining room, the room had not been updated in many years. Scope of painting project was to completely change colors of walls and room to transform family room into a billiards room, and update the dining room with a stylish look and feel.
* Walls: Farrow & Ball Mahogany – Full Gloss
* Ceiling: Farrow & Ball Dimity – Estate Eggshell
Project was completed in two weeks, billiards table and dining room are used quite often!
# Choosing The Right Paint Finish For Your Home
by  | Jun 20, 2016 | 
*A paint finish can make a big difference in how a paint color looks on the surface when you are painting your home.*
Paint finishes reflect light differently; so the light in the room should also be part of what determines the finish you use.
It’s important to note that the durability and maintenance of the surface you are painting should enter into your decision on choosing your paint finish.
## Which paint finish should you use on interior walls or ceilings?
For interior walls or ceilings, a flat or matte finish is best. It will not highlight any imperfections on the surface that you are painting. Using a high quality paint will clean up well for minor marks or stains.
### Using an eggshell or satin finish paint in a bathroom
In bathrooms and high traffic areas a higher sheen paint like eggshell or satin might be necessary. The finish is more durable and will clean up easier. *Once dry, these finishes do not touch up well with added paint.*
### Using paint finishes for interior trim
On trim such as doors, windows, or cabinets, a semi-gloss or gloss finish are often used. It is durable and can stand up to repeated cleaning.
The higher the sheen (gloss is high sheen, flat is low sheen) the more you may see where patching was done on the surface you are painting, so brush marks and roller marks may become more noticeable.
Choose the right paint finish!
## Paint finishes for painting the exterior of your house
On exterior siding a flat finish or low luster (a slight sheen) is best. It will not show imperfections as much and touch up well.
*Most stains will be a flat finish.*
When you use a flat paint or stain on the outside of your house the dirt will not wash off as easily when in rains; and dirt on the surface of your home is the food for mold and mildew.
**Keep in mind that flat finishes on exterior siding may make your house more prone to these conditions**.
### Should you use a high sheen (semi-gloss or gloss) paint on the exterior trim of your house?
Trim paint with a higher sheen (gloss or semi-gloss) is used mostly used to accent doors, windows or anything on the exterior other than your siding.
Here is a little more information on paint finishes from award-winning home improvement expert and master builder Karl Champley, and our friends at Benjamin Moore:
*You can have a lot of fun with different paint finishes. The right finish can truly enhance the color of the surface that you are painting and make your home unique.*
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