Why Is My Paint Chipping on Walls and Siding (3 Jobs We Diagnosed)
Paint chips when the film loses adhesion to the surface or to the layer under it. On Salt Lake City houses we work on, the chips we see most often come from three things: moisture behind the film, painting over an unsound or chalky previous coat, and a new coat that doesn’t bond to what’s […]
Difference Between Residential and Commercial Painting Services: What Our Salt Lake City Jobs Actually Show
Planning a paint job in the Salt Lake City area? Quotes, timelines, and even the type of paint can look completely different depending on whether you’re freshening up your living room or getting a warehouse, office, or retail space ready. Residential painting services cover homes and focus on aesthetics, family schedules, and living-space paints, typically […]
Should I Wash My Walls Before Painting? Yes, and Here is How
Most Salt Lake City homeowners who call us have already picked a color and want to know how soon we can start. The question that actually decides whether the new paint lasts is simpler: should I wash my walls before painting? Yes, you should wash your walls before painting in almost every occupied home. Dust, […]
Paint Peeling in a Bathroom Ceiling? Why It Happens Even in Dry Utah
That assumption is the most common thing we hear about paint peeling in bathroom ceiling spaces across the Salt Lake Valley. It’s also why diagnosis comes before any interior ceiling painting. “But Utah is dry”: why does bathroom ceiling paint peel in a dry climate? Because the bathroom isn’t dry. For a few minutes after […]
Top Exterior Paint Colors That Actually Hold Up in Utah’s Sun (From 100+ Projects)
The top exterior paint colors for Utah homes are warm greiges, soft tans, creams, and muted sage greens. These shades survive Salt Lake City’s high-altitude UV better than cool grays or very dark colors, based on results from more than 100 local projects. Not sure how to narrow it down? Our step-by-step guide to choosing […]