Welcome to the Fletcher Painting Blog. Topics blogged about below include many painting tips and articles from our professional house painters including resources, specials, news and other updates from our team here at Fletcher Painting.
    
	
		 
		Lead‑Safe Painting for Pre‑1978 Homes in Portland: What Homeowners Need to Know
		If your Portland home was built before 1978, a standard repaint is not enough. You need a lead‑safe plan that protects your family while delivering a beautiful finish. This guide breaks down what to expect when you hire a painting contractor for interior work in older […]
		
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		How Often Should You Repaint a House in Portland's Climate?
		Keeping your home's exterior looking fresh in Portland's unique climate requires more than just good taste in colors. Our region's rain, humidity, and seasonal sun can all affect how long a paint job lasts, making timing an important part of protecting your home.
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		How Wallpaper Removal Can Transform Your Space
		Outdated wallpaper can drag down the entire look and feel of a room. Whether it's a faded floral pattern from decades past or a trendy print that's lost its charm, wallpaper that's past its prime can make your space feel dated, cramped, or even darker than […]
		
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		3 Reasons To Have Your Home’s Wood Surfaces Stained
		As any homeowner can tell you, real wood is a major investment for your home, and provides you with an excellent aesthetic for whatever surface you use it on. However, because real wood is such a major investment, it’s highly recommended that you invest in regular […]
		
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		How Painting Your Homes’ Exterior Can Boost Curb Appeal
		Curb appeal is described as the visual attraction of a property and its surroundings as seen from the road or sidewalk. Most people believe that keeping the curb appeal of their home up is only important if they are trying to sell their home. While it's […]
		
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		Modernize the Appearance of Your Home With Exterior Painting Tips
		When you start thinking about the notion of hiring a professional house painter, you have a lot to consider. For instance, what’s the motivation behind painting your home?
	Is your house long overdue for a fresh color? Are you thinking about selling your home? Or do you […]
		
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		Tips to Prepare for Your Professional Interior Painting
		Nothing gets your home looking quite as beautiful and new as a fresh coat of interior paint can. So, if you’re ready to put some luster back into your home, you need to hire a professional house painter to come in and get the place looking […]
		
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		5 Paint Colors for A Calming Home
		When you come home from a long day at work or school, you want to unwind and relax. Every aspect of your home should feel welcoming and inviting to you, because it is your oasis from the rest of the world. One great way to create […]
		
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		4 Ways Of Mold Growth Prevention For Your Portland Home
		With the sheer amount of moisture in the air and ground here in Portland, mold is a fairly common occurrence in local homes. Depending on your sensitivity to it, your home could be infected with mold and you might never even know it. While most homes […]
		
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		Why You Should Have Your Wallpaper Professionally Removed
		Removing the wallpaper off your wall can be a major headache. The job requires that you purchase special equipment and solutions, and that you possess a tremendous amount of patience and time. Wallpaper is by it’s very nature difficult to pull away, because it was not […]
		
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		5 Great Painting Tips For Your Home Interior
		Let’s cut to the chase. The most important thing to remember when choosing the right paint for your next interior project is how it’s going to look once the job is completed and everything is moved back into place. You want to consider how you’ll feel […]
		
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		Common Causes for Drywall Repairs in Vancouver
		Just like how we have to go to the doctor every once in a while, our 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 […]
		
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		House Painting Portland – Learning Which Colors To Choose
		In accomplishing your Portland house painting task, to choose the right colors can be really tedious and daunting all at the same time. The exterior paint of your house would generally depend on the colors of the immediate environment that surrounds it. But of course, you […]
		
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		Interior Painting – Making Your Vancouver Home Look More Attractive
		Your body gets bathed daily. You clean your room perhaps two or more times a week. The kitchen is certainly cleaned every day as necessary. How about the outside of your house? The first thing a visitor sees is the façade of your home. Years of […]
		
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		The Best Pressure Washing Services For Your Portland Home
		Your body gets bathed daily. You clean your room perhaps two or more times a week. The kitchen is certainly cleaned every day as necessary. How about the outside of your house? The first thing a visitor sees is the façade of your home. Years of […]
		
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