St. Louis Painting Tips & Articles

Welcome to the St. Louis Painting Contractor Blog provided by Kennedy Painting. Topics blogged about below include many painting tips and articles from our expert contractors, resources, specials, news and other updates from our team here at Kennedy Painting.


Exposed Wood Ceiling Painting In Chesterfield

We worked on this project a few days before Christmas! It took a full day to prepare and paint the ceiling surfaces. We painted the entire ceiling black for a finished contemporary-industrial look in this basement. We often use this style in restaurants and commercial spaces. Project Process Description To start, we masked and sprayed […]

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Plaster Repair In Clayton, Mo

Many homes with plaster wall have areas with cracking or buckling. In some cases what is underneath is far worse than what is seen. For example, in this home where we recently worked, we discovered a hairline crack was actually a 3’x4′ section of  failing plaster. Products Used: Structo-Lite – this is a base-coat for […]

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Unique Exterior Painting In Ladue, Missouri

Location Ladue, Missouri. Project Overview The house was a basic beige in a very traditional neighborhood, where nearly all the homes painted in neutral colors. However, the homeowner of this particular house loves bold, vibrant colors and did not want to offend the neighbors or potential buyers down the road. Together we came up with […]

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How To Use The Rag Painting Technique

Ragging is a faux painting technique that gives the appearance of a worn leather type look throughout a room. It is a relatively simple process, but takes more than just dipping a rag in a paint bucket and using it as a brush. To produce this elegant effect, follow these steps: Prepare your walls — Surface […]

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Front Porch Ceiling Re-Painting In Tower Grove South

We recently worked on a unique project where the customer asked us to repaint her front porch ceiling. She had had a new bead board ceiling installed, stained and clear-finished, but it turned out not being what the customer wanted, so she asked us to refinish the ceiling with a darker stain to match the […]

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How To Paint A Ceiling

A ceiling is an important part of a room that is often overlooked when painting or decorating. When a ceiling is painted well and painted creatively (with a color other than white), it will noticeably add character and comfort to a room. First of all, if the ceiling is textured (popcorn, acoustic or knockdown), consider […]

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Common Causes For Glendale Drywall Repairs

Just like how we have to go to the doctor every once in a while, our Glendale houses also have to go under repair every so often. From small touch ups to large scale renovations, there are a slew of things that can be done to make your house comfortable to live in and always seem […]

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How To Make Your Home Stand Out

One of the best ways to improve the exterior appearance of your home is to paint your front door a bold color and to make your entryway unique and inviting. Not only does improving your front entryway set your home apart from most homes, it also adds to the curb appeal and value of your […]

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Brentwood Pressure Washing Harnessing The Power Of Water Pressure And Chemicals To Clean Up

Cleaning is never a simple task. It is a daunting and tedious chore that involves a lot of cleansers, brushes and disinfectants. It entails hard work, dedication, endurance and patience. It is not something that a lot of people look forward to. In fact, most people try to avoid doing it as much as they […]

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3 Exterior Projects To Finish Before Autumn

Right before Autumn is the time to tackle your exterior maintenance projects. These are each small, but important, tasks that should be easy to finish before cold weather sets in. Re-paint or touch-up the front door. A front door is the first impression of a home. Take a look at the overall condition of your […]

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