Journal
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Three guides we send to most clients before the consult: how long exterior paint lasts here, which sheen goes where, and how to paint an Eichler without ruining it.
- 01 · 6 min
How long exterior paint lasts in Palo Alto
Sun side versus fog side, stucco versus redwood, and the one thing that doubles the life of an exterior paint job.
Read the guide - 02 · 5 min
Matte, eggshell or satin: a sheen guide by room
Why we put matte in bedrooms, eggshell in halls and nothing shinier than satin on trim.
Read the guide - 03 · 7 min
Painting an Eichler without ruining it
Grooved siding, mahogany panels, post-and-beam colors, and what the original palette actually was.
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