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Peace Painting Co., Inc.

Professional | Alpharetta, GA

Services: Painting

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New ideas for 'media' paint. Great for offices or around the home messaging.

Dry Erase paint that is clear can go on top of any existing color wall.

And for video projectors, projection paint is better than a screen.

Steve G on Feb 03, 2013

Thanks for the reply.

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Painting a straight line next to the trim trick

How to make a straight line up against the trim with your wall paint.

Peace Painting Co., Inc. on Dec 24, 2012

Yup, straight corners are a must for straight lines Jeanette. ...»

Having the luxury of knowing you are going to be in a house for a long time, you can invest the love that turns a house into a home.
Atmosphere lighting; hehe. I look better in candlelight too.

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Priming sheetrock.

Priming sheetrock walls? Here's some tips to help you knock it out.

--If the walls are previously unpainted, use a primer made specifically for drywall. If ...»

Peace Painting Co., Inc. on Apr 07, 2013

Yes you can prime now Linny. Then after you prime, you will be able to see clearly all the ...»
blemishes you want to patch. Use the 3M 'no prime' non-shrink spackle that does not need priming again. Then top-coat!
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Painting a straight line at the ceiling trick

How pros don't use tape.

Jacqui L on Apr 11, 2013
Now I wear specs but they didn't seem to help with the "white on white" problem. Luckily, I ...»
went into painting furniture so it's not an issue anymore. Now my big problem is dealing with dust in the finishes! It never ends. Come visit me at www.facebook.com/portaverdestudio. We have many painted/refinished pieces for ideas.

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Blue up the world

Spreading more of our favorite color

Peace Painting Co., Inc. on Jul 22, 2012

Color on ceilings can also make the space look more vast. ...»

Most of our rooms being of good size with windows can handle the color,
And yeah Sheila, it adds a cozy effect, especially in bedrooms.

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Stucco color combo

This (3) color grouping came right off the paint chart.

It looks like a new house.

Peace Painting Co., Inc. on Jul 02, 2012

Ofcourse I suggested blue but the storm door only came in bronze. ...»

It's nice to be known for something!!
Thanks, Chas.

Bold colors for outside stucco bring out the style.

My fav color front door matched with a real bold stucco color.

Driving down the road, It can't be easily missed.

Peace Painting Co., Inc. on Jul 02, 2012

Picket Fence I posted the stucco house colors that you might like under ...»

"Stucco color combo".

Prevent door bottoms from rotting or rusting by installing a drip edge.

A standard door bottom drip edge can easily be cut and attached to the bottom of a door, blending in after caulking and painting. Most exposed doors rot or rust from the bottom because ...»

Jean M on Jun 10, 2012

thank you Peace :)....when it stops raining I'll do that :)

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Gutter downspouts: contrast or blend

Downspouts look nice when you don't see them. They are utilitarian and should be the color of the surrounding area, not breaking up the architectural lines of the house.

Peace Painting Co., Inc. on Jul 02, 2012

My pleasure, Beverly. Ask the gutter folks if they have a pre-painted one that is close. ...»
They can mix and match to make them blend to the background.
Best, Charles.

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It's Showtime, for a film being shot in this old house.

A remake of Steel Magnolias is being shot in this 100 yr old Neil Reid house, our famous architect.

I want to be in the credits somewhere so this is it.

Peace Painting Co., Inc. on Jun 30, 2012

That's right Andy, by Fernbank, at Clifton and Ponce. ...»

Sally, if memory serves from looking at a book on the house, the original drive came in straight. How astute of you. The house has been added onto the back over the years enlarging the kitchen, and the second story 'sleeping porch' on the left, closed in.

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