What to expect from professional painting contractors Many of the homeowners we speak to every day want to know about the crew of professional painters that will be in their home, and it’s a great question! Interior painting can take several days for large projects and during that time new people will be inside your home. That takes a lot of trust and we’re happy to go above and beyond to earn that trust. … Continue reading
What to expect from professional painting contractors Many of the homeowners we speak to every day want to know about the crew of professional painters that will be in their home, and it’s a great question! Interior painting can take several days for large projects and during that time new people will be inside your home. That takes a lot of trust and we’re happy to go above and beyond to earn that trust. … Continue reading
It’s still cold outside, and though new cold weather paint technology allows us to get some exterior jobs done without waiting for the thaw, we’ve been doing a lot of interior work lately. Now, the typical interior job is one thing, but when we’re dealing with wallpaper, there’s a whole other complication to it. That’s what happened in a couple of cases out in Plymouth recently. Both homeowners knew it was time for a … Continue reading
Let’s say your family is expecting a new addition. That baby’s going to need his or her own room, if not now, then soon. Alternately, maybe that baby is all grown, even moving to college, and now’s the time to turn that old bedroom into a new den or workspace. After all, that baby blue that was so cute years ago doesn’t lend itself to serious study. That what Elysium’s professional painters in Novi … Continue reading
A lot of the newer homes going up, especially in the Northville area, have exteriors that don’t require painting. We see a lot of brick and vinyl out there. More often than not, though, these newer homes have wood trim. Wood trim does need to be repainted, same as any other wood exterior, but there are advantages to it. For one thing–and this is just a personal opinion–it looks a lot classier than vinyl … Continue reading
There comes a time in many homeowner’s lives when they are faced with the question of whether or not to refinish their wood flooring. Other options, such as carpeting or tiling are often cheaper, but are less favorable for many other reasons. Every type of flooring has its pros and cons. However, we are huge fans of the timeless elegance of wood floors! Tiling over the top of old wood is often an option … Continue reading
When approaching an exterior painting project, many folks often consider switching to vinyl siding. If vinyl is advertised to be virtually maintenance-free, then why should homeowners invest in the upkeep of their wood siding? Vinyl is allegedly a wise investment because it supposedly means never having to paint your home again. It can easily be installed over the top of your home’s original siding and you can benefit from the additional insulation that will … Continue reading
A muted neutral color palette will make a small room feel bigger, right? Cover your walls in whites and beiges and your tiny room will expand? Not necessarily! This is a common paint-color misconception, a myth that causes many folks to sacrifice style and drama for the preconceived notion that you can’t go wrong with white in a small room. Don’t get us wrong- white is fabulous and can be used favorably in many … Continue reading
Most clients have a natural attraction to certain colors, but it is usually difficult to decide in which room these colors should be painted. Looking at the therapeutical effects of certain colors helps us to decide where color can work for us! RED Red increases a room’s energy level because of its ability to raise blood pressure and speed up heart rate. Red stirs up excitement and passion. It’s also a stimulant for conversation … Continue reading