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Trim – Sisu’s Six Essential Painting Tips

Nancy LongDecember 5, 2018

Photo by RhondaK Native Florida Folk Artist on Unsplash To get the best results Whether you have recently installed new trim, or you are attempting to update your old wood work, these tips should help you achieve the results ... Read More

Winter Paint Colors – Fresh Inspiration

Nancy LongFebruary 21, 2018

Winter in Oregon is a pretty monochromatic affair; but, this year, when the temperatures dropped down below freezing, ice frosted the ground and snow flurries fell gently from the sky, we couldn’t help but be enchanted ... Read More

Mistakes House Painters Make – Common Causes

Nancy LongFebruary 14, 2018

Mistakes can be made on house painting projects, whether you are tackling the paint job yourself or you’ve hired a professional. First, let me state clearly, errors are made by hard working painters and homeowners alike ... Read More

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House Painting in Wet Weather – When is it Safe?

Nancy LongJanuary 31, 2018

Weather can affect exterior house painting and the Pacific Northwest has its challenges. You may already realize that our greatest threat is moisture. Let’s address the obvious questions: Can you paint exteriors in rainy weather? The ... Read More

Brush, roll or spray; Which is the preferred method

Nancy LongAugust 23, 2016

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 ... Read More