
Why is caulking important?
Water that enters the end grain of siding or trim boards causes paint failure. You must do what you can to minimize and/or eliminate this kind of intrusion. I prefer the standard acrylic latex caulks for this purpose. Do NOT caulk the bottom edge of clapboard siding! These boards must be allowed to move and breathe. That small crack allows the siding to move. It can also allows water vapor to...

At Austin House Painting, we understand the importance of your business being able to operate smoothly, without interruption. That’s why our crew is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and use low or no VOC paints. What does this mean for you and your business? We complete your project at your convenience, be it daytime, evenings, or weekends.
Low or no VOC paints mean your employees, customers, and clients can continue to do business as usual without ...

Interior Painting
It may surprise most homeowners that to give your house a makeover, all you need is just a new coat of paint. Simple, yes, but the doing can be quite tough. It’s a labor intensive work and you may need to brainstorm a little for some interior painting ideas. However, it’s best to consider the reasons why you are doing this. Interior painting can take many days to complete and it requires a lot of energy to complete the whole job. ...

Nowadays, more and more people are opting for popcorn removal to bring their homes up to date. Having a popcorn painting texture on your ceiling certainly does date your home, since this technique has been out of date for quite a while.
In addition to modernizing the look of your home, there are a number of reasons why you should consider updating your wall or ceiling painting texture through popcorn removal. These reasons include ...