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Planning a project yourself? Start with our guide to five common DIY painting mistakes, including surface prep, paint and primer choices, applicators, lap marks, and recoat timing.
Planning an occupied-home project in warm weather? Use our summer interior painting checklist to compare floor and furniture protection, dust control, ventilation, daily cleanup, and access for children and pets before work begins.
Victorian Home Exterior Painting in Richmond, VA
See an anonymized Victorian home exterior painting project in Richmond, with real photos of the facade, dormers, tall windows, and detailed trim.
Richbrau Brewery Exterior Painting in Richmond, VA
See the two-week exterior brick painting project completed for Richbrau Brewery’s old warehouse storefront in Shockoe Bottom, Richmond.
Eggshell vs. Satin Paint: Which Is Best for Your Walls?
Compare eggshell and satin paint by sheen, cleaning, room, wall condition, lighting, and maintenance before choosing an interior finish.
Widespread Solutions Wins 2026 Top Job Award
Widespread Solutions received the 2026 American Painting Contractor Top Job Virginia Award for its painting work at Richmond’s Allianz Amphitheater.
Summer Home Maintenance Checklist for Richmond and Mechanicsville Homes
Use this July newsletter home maintenance checklist to spot peeling paint, wood rot, mildew, caulking gaps, interior touch-up needs, and summer project timing around Richmond and Mechanicsville homes.
Widespread Solutions Craftsmanship: Painting, Carpentry, Drywall, Wallpaper, and Restoration
See how Widespread Solutions handles painting, carpentry, drywall repair, wallpaper, historic preservation, and fence staining for Richmond area homes.
Contractor Invoice Scams: How Homeowners Can Verify a Payment Request
Learn 7 signs of a fake contractor invoice email, how to verify a payment request, and the confirmed payment-verification process used by Widespread.
Kitchen Cabinet Color Ideas for Richmond Homes
Explore three welcoming kitchen cabinet colors and practical ways to make a freshly painted Richmond kitchen feel organized, personal, and complete.
Can You Paint a House in Fall or Winter in Richmond?
Learn when fall or winter house painting works in Richmond, including exterior temperature, moisture, curing time, and practical interior projects.
When Is the Perfect Time to Paint Your Kitchen Cabinets?
When Is the Perfect Time to Paint Your Kitchen Cabinets? If you’re considering a kitchen refresh without the expense and hassle of a full renovation, painting your cabinets is one of the smartest upgrades you can make. It’s cost-effective, visually impactful and...
In the Heat of Summer, Hiring Clean Painters Matters
Clean painters should do more than leave a neat room at the end. Before opening a paint can, the crew should explain how it will protect floors and furniture, contain sanding dust, control access to work areas, ventilate the space, store materials, and reset the home...
Does Interior Painting Increase Home Value? A Richmond Seller’s Guide
Preparing to sell? Learn which rooms, colors, and wall repairs can make your Richmond-area home feel clean, bright, and move-in ready.
