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Moving and Protecting Furniture Before Painting

Two men are painting a room in a Wilsonville home.

Pearl Painters offers professional furniture moving and protection as part of our painting services to make your project stress-free.

When is it too late to paint the exterior of my house?

A Beaverton home in the Cooper Mountain Neighborhood with a blue door and bushes in the yard.

Discover how to plan for Portland’s changing seasons and ensure lasting results when painting your home’s exterior.

Oil-Based vs Water-Based vs Hybrid Paint

A person in protective gear painting a ceiling near a ladder in a kitchen undergoing renovation.

What’s the difference between oil-based paint, water-based paint, and hybrid paints? Which do you choose when it comes to painting your home?

Choosing between MDF or Real Wood Trim (and how to get the best out of both!)

Close-up view of a white door frame against a dark brown wall, meeting a polished wooden floor.

Deciding on the best material for your interior trim? This guide covers the pros and cons of MDF and wood, along with expert paint recommendations for a flawless finish.

Spraying vs. Hand Painting your Interior Wood Trim

Zak with Pearl Painters wearing a respirator mask and using a paint sprayer.

Deciding between spraying and hand painting your trim? Learn the pros, cons, and a smart option that might offer the best of both worlds.

How to Paint to Prevent Dry Rot

A man is painting the exterior of the Manzanita Beach House in 2022.

Discover the essential steps to painting and maintaining your home’s exterior to prevent dry rot at bay and ensure your wood surfaces stay beautiful and strong for years to come.

Peeling Paint? It All Comes Down to Painting Prep.

A Pearl Painters painter removes blue painter's tape from around a doorway, showing the paint coming right off with it - a result of poor painting prep.

Peeling paint? It all comes down to proper prep. Learn why paint fails and how to fix and prevent it with Pearl Painters’ expert advice.

How Many Coats of Paint Do I Need?

A man wearing a hat, mask, and gloves uses a paint sprayer to apply paint to horizontal siding on a building, carefully considering how many coats of paint are needed for optimal coverage.

While two coats are most commonly used, there are situations where you can get away with just one. It depends on a ton of factors and applies to both interior and exterior painting projects.

How Often Should You Paint Your House Exterior?

A blue wooden exterior wall of a house with dry, faded paint shows signs of cracking on the siding. There is a window and a red arrow pointing to the cracks with a text overlay indicating exterior painting problems.

Common Exterior Paint Problems We asked our team of exterior painting specialists to identify some of the most common issues they’ve found when inspecting exterior paintwork at homes in the Portland area. Today, we’re going to share those real-life examples and help you spot the signs that your home’s paint job is failing and needs […]