Author Archives: Nancy

It’s what we do best…

Posted on March 26, 2012 by Nancy

If you are someone looking at Sisu Painting for the first time, I hope you’ll consider us to help bring your vision for your interior or exterior paint project to life. It’s what we do best. Continue reading →

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Breathing new life into old Kitchen Cabinets | Sisu Painting

Posted on February 25, 2012 by Nancy

Kitchen cabinets can get worn out and outdated fairly quickly, but the cost of replacement is often prohibitive. Because painting is the easiest and most affordable way to refresh a look, clients often ask, can I paint over my existing … Continue reading →

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Trendy or Classic… which are you?

Posted on February 3, 2012 by Nancy

Trends in color may come and go… and then there are the classics. Continue reading →

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DIY TIPS: How to Paint a Wall

Posted on January 11, 2012 by Nancy

If it’s not in your budget to hire a painter, or you just feel like taking on a project, painting the walls in your house can be an overwhelming task. Here are our step-by-step instructions to make the job go … Continue reading →

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Choosing the right Sheen for your lifestyle…

Posted on November 21, 2011 by Nancy

The term sheen refers to the degree of shine or luster in the paint. Paints can be usually be ordered in the following levels of sheen: Flat Matte Low-sheen Velvet Eggshell Satin Semi-gloss Gloss High gloss The catch is sheen … Continue reading →

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Choosing the Perfect Color for your Paint Project

Posted on September 19, 2011 by Nancy

At Sisu, our reputation rests upon our ability to create the clearest reflection of our client’s design goals and desires… every time. This is why we treat every paint project as if it were our own. Our formula for success … Continue reading →

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Blistering and Peeling Paint Got You Down?

Posted on July 19, 2011 by Nancy

While it is a common assumption that blistering and peeling paint is the result of incorrect paint preparation, the fact is that paint failure is almost always caused by moisture in the siding or substrate. Blisters are actually formed when … Continue reading →

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This is how we roll…

Posted on June 3, 2011 by Nancy

Exterior paint can be applied using a variety of methods. The purpose of this post is to compare and contrast the most common methods and to explain how the processes we employ at Sisu Painting are guaranteed to get the … Continue reading →

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Hello and Welcome to my blog!

Posted on May 5, 2011 by Nancy

Painting is my passion, and I’ve spent the past decade researching and learning about proper paint practices. This blog is where I’ll be sharing what I know and addressing common issues that arise. It’s my way of giving back to … Continue reading →

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