Advice from our family of painters on hiring a contractor, choosing colors and finishes, exterior prep, and painting before you sell.https://paintinggroup.com/https://paintinggroup.com/guides/painting-kitchen-cabinets/https://paintinggroup.com/guides/painting-kitchen-cabinets/Cabinets are handled more than any other painted surface. Why they need a different process than walls, what to ask any painter, and how we do it.Wed, 14 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://paintinggroup.com/guides/painting-before-selling-your-home/https://paintinggroup.com/guides/painting-before-selling-your-home/Fresh paint helps a house show well, inside and out. Where to focus before you list, how long it takes, and what buyers notice first.Thu, 04 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://paintinggroup.com/guides/ceiling-painting-ideas/https://paintinggroup.com/guides/ceiling-painting-ideas/Ceilings don't have to be plain white. Ideas for color, tray and coffered ceilings, and the flat finish that makes any ceiling look its best.Wed, 27 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://paintinggroup.com/guides/choosing-exterior-paint-colors/https://paintinggroup.com/guides/choosing-exterior-paint-colors/Color is personal, but a few practical steps help: start from what won't change, test samples on more than one side, and check your HOA's rules.Wed, 07 May 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://paintinggroup.com/guides/choosing-interior-paint-colors/https://paintinggroup.com/guides/choosing-interior-paint-colors/Light, flow between rooms, and testing big samples matter more than any trend. A practical guide to picking interior colors, bold ones included.Mon, 16 Oct 2023 00:00:00 GMThttps://paintinggroup.com/guides/how-to-choose-a-painting-contractor/https://paintinggroup.com/guides/how-to-choose-a-painting-contractor/Five questions to ask any painting contractor before you hire, what good answers sound like, and the red flags worth walking away from.Fri, 18 Aug 2023 00:00:00 GMThttps://paintinggroup.com/guides/exterior-painting-prep/https://paintinggroup.com/guides/exterior-painting-prep/Prep is the slowest part of an exterior paint job and the part that decides how long it lasts. Here's what thorough prep includes, step by step.Fri, 24 Mar 2023 00:00:00 GMThttps://paintinggroup.com/guides/interior-paint-finishes/https://paintinggroup.com/guides/interior-paint-finishes/Flat, matte, satin, or semi-gloss? What each paint sheen does, and the finishes we use on ceilings, walls, trim, and cabinets.Tue, 18 Oct 2022 00:00:00 GMThttps://paintinggroup.com/guides/signs-its-time-to-repaint/https://paintinggroup.com/guides/signs-its-time-to-repaint/Fading, chipping, chalky siding, peeling, and soft wood are the five signs your paint has stopped protecting your home. Here's what each one means.Wed, 22 Sep 2021 00:00:00 GMT