Interested in having your home or business painted in the near future, but still looking for a great full service company? Look no further because we have what it takes to make a very happy you by taking the greatest attention towards detail and preparation. Elysium Painting Company is not to be confused with student painting companies because we are a completely professional painting company with the best painting team in the Metro-Detroit area. … Continue reading
Siding Replacement For Your Home Siding is your house’s best defense against damage from the elements. Because Michigan homes are constantly fighting the weather, the time will come when you’ll need to call on a professional you can trust for siding replacement. New siding will: * enhance the exterior and interior appearance of your house * protect your house from the elements * provide impact resistance (wear and tear, denting, and dinging) * provide … Continue reading
Feedback from a recently completed client We just received this glowing review from a client whose home interior we painted last week. Thank you! “Recently we hired Elysium Painting Company to do drywall work, wall paper removal, interior painting and some carpentry work for us. Before Elysium came in, we hired a company to do some remodeling work. Dissatisfied with how the remodeling company was proceeding (lack of communication and after a few days, … Continue reading
A Carpenter By Any Other Name Many people aren’t aware that more than one type of carpenter exists. In fact there are many kinds, but the easiest distinction is between rough and finish carpentry. When clients call to schedule their free painting estimate, many of them ask if we “do carpentry.” Yes, indeed we do – but it depends on what you need done. As a professional painting company, we do offer drywall repair … Continue reading
Why You Should Paint, Rather Than Stain Cedar Exteriors As common as Cedar shake siding is in the older homes in the Ann Arbor area, many homeowners do not know how to properly maintain it. The natural appearance and long life of cedar shake make it an attractive siding material that adds charm to many Ann Arbor area homes, but Cedar will turn gray over time when exposed to the environment in its unprotected … Continue reading
Low Temperature Paints Allow Year Around Exterior Painting Not long ago, all it took was an unexpected cold front to throw a project off track: most exterior latex paints could be applied only at temperatures above 50°F. Professional painters in Michigan were limited to the warmer months for their exterior painting seasons, turning down late season projects and waiting until spring bloomed before taking the ladders and brushes outside again. Unpredictable weather made deadlines … Continue reading
Spooky Homeowner Horror – Exterior Water Damage Red leaves are swirling, pumpkins are appearing, and there’s a chill in the air – October is here and Halloween is fast approaching! In my house, that means hot spiced cider, Halloween costumes, and making sure our house exterior is buttoned up for the winter. A professional paint job can be expected to last several years with proper prep work and high quality materials. Unfortunately, if exterior … Continue reading
Winterizing your house with exterior paint Aahhh – the smells of fall are here – pumpkin spice, cider, fallen leaves. The leaves are changing color, kids are picking out Homecoming dresses and Halloween costumes, and Meijer has already put out the Hallmark Christmas ornaments – seriously – they’re right by the greeting cards and giftwrap, I saw it with my own eyes today. This week’s perfect temperatures could turn frigid or uncomfortably hot next … Continue reading
Professional Paint Peeling Predictions Aside from my amazing alliteration, paint peeling predictions can save homeowners a lot of money, and painting contractors a lot of time. If they don’t know what they are looking for, even the most diligent homeowners can be in for a nasty surprise. Even after hours of painstaking prep work and exterior painting with the best of intentions, some exterior paint projects last less than a year. Exterior Painting Error … Continue reading
Exterior Painting: How to make it Last! A free painting quote by one of Elysium’s trained estimators will answer all your specific questions about painting your house; for general information about painting as it is related to weather and climate, read on! Autumn is a wonderful occasion to finish painting outdoor projects, but a lot homeowners question if it’s safe to paint in colder climate. The answer is yes… but you will need to … Continue reading
