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.


Picking The Right St Louis Home Power Wash Contractor

Here are the top five things to keep in mind when getting the most from your next St Louis power wash project. #1: Ask for a Free Estimate: Each job is unique and is difficult to get an accurate price over the phone. Request that the  St Louis power wash contractor make a free on-site visit to meet […]

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A New Way To Decorate This Season

They say that nothing brightens a room like a fresh coat of paint, and since it’s always nice to brighten your home over the holidays we want to share a new and simple idea for decorating this year. Decorating is one of those things people tend to do the same way each year, which isn’t […]

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Why You Should Have Your St. Louis Deck Refinished

St. Louis Decks are a great way to “be outdoors” without really leaving your house. Sadly, many homeowners neglect them, and they lose that fresh, new look. St. Louis Deck refinishing is not that hard, and it will protect your deck for years to come. Why should you refinish your deck? Decks these days are made of […]

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St Louis Home Exterior Repainting Project

One of our most recent jobs was the Micchelli Project where we repainted the entire front facade of the home. The house included third-story dormers, decorative cornice, stucco body, foundation, windows and entry doors with arched surround. We prepared the surface, removed loose coatings, caulked and filled imperfections, fully primed all surfaces for better paint […]

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How To Prepare A Wall Before Painting

In order for a paint job to look clean and smooth, it is important that proper surface preparation is done prior to painting. The first step in surface preparation is to fill in any holes with a good quality wall spackle. After it dries, sand the surface to a smooth finish. Be sure to also […]

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What Moulding Would You Install In A Dining Room?

A Dining Room is the perfect candidate for decorative moulding. If done properly, certain types of moulding can add the perfect touch of sophistication to a Dining Room without changing the overall theme. These are Mouldings most typically used in a Dining Room: 1. Crown Moulding Crown moulding provides a visual transition from the wall […]

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Affordable St. Louis Room Makeovers Need Only Paint And Imagination

In tough economic times, many homeowners are looking for affordable ways to bring new life to tired rooms in their homes.  There are many affordable ways to remodel, especially if you are willing to do all or some of the work.  Probably the most affordable makeover for any room of the house is interior painting in […]

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Should I Paint My St. Louis Home This Fall?

Fall is the season to save on exterior house painting! Did you know that planning a professional exterior paint job in the Fall can actually save you more money than any other season? Fall offers unique opportunities to save BIG: Keeping heat IN and cold air OUT is a challenge for every St. Louis homeowner. […]

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14 Must-Know’S For Painting

Painting is a meticulous job, so it helps to know what details are most commonly overlooked. If you refer to this list before you begin your project, hopefully you won’t run into any difficulties. 1. Use Painters Tape. Even the most experienced painters can accidentally go off-line when painting. Grab some painters tape to get […]

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How Do You Clean Scuff Marks?

Often only a short time after repainting a room, scuff marks begin to appear on newly the painted surfaces. You may ask yourself how walls seem to inevitably get dirty. Although scuff marks tend to look permanent, most spots can be cleaned with the right tools and with resolve to get the job done. There […]

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