House Painting Blog

Exterior House Painting in Vista

I live in Vista so I know all about the variety of homes and the need for flexibility. Getting off the freeway in Vista does not give you a sense of the needs for exterior house painting in Vista. Single family housing ranges from tightly packed blocks of homes with medium backyards filled with toys and tools and bleeding into one another to 10 acre estates. Go a little west of the 78 and arrive in Shadowridge, an upscale suburban

Driving up to the house

oasis. Then, if you head out east or where Vista runs into San Marcos, you, often get an abundance of homes spread out along one lane, often steep, roads. Some are small, others are rather large. That doesn’t even touch the area out off of Buena Creek Rd. That’s where Vista meets the estate. Homes are often situated on land. Oftentimes, quite a bit of land. From there, press North and you are met with another mass of suburban homes. With all that said house painting in Vista may be different than house painting in other cities.

What do I need to consider when I am considering exterior house painting in Vista?

Because there are such rich variety in housing and yard styles, you have to make sure the home painter you select is well acquainted with:

Your neighborhood: Often space is at a premium. Also, the City of Vista is upgrading the water around town. Each neighborhood has its own needs. Your house painter needs to be aware.
Exterior materials: Homes in Vista have a broad range of ages and building materials. The gamut runs from brand spanking new to early 1900s. Exterior house painting in Vista is not the same as house painting in areas with a predominant age for most homes.
Daily cleanup: Some areas of Vista, this is not necessary. Other areas, it is vital. You need to have an exterior house painter who understands your security needs.

Get some testimonials and look at some pictures of prior work in your area with your style of home. A reputable home painter will be happy to provide that.

Escondido House Painters: An Old Historic Charmer

I don’t know if you have ever had the opportunity to walk through Old Escondido. If you had, you would know that this place has some lovely historic homes. Generally speaking, the home owners take great pride in keeping their homes neat, and historically authentic. This includes who they hire as their Escondido house painters. Whether you live in Old Escondido or in another historic neighborhood like the one shown below.. .or, just want the extra care that painters who care for historic homes employ, you will want to read on.

Considerations for choosing Escondido House Painters (or any historic house painters)

Special Needs: Historic homes often have special needs. They are not always in the best shape and they need the most loving care. You want to research Escondido house painters who know what they are doing when it comes to sensitive, historic homes. In fact, the National Park Service, through the Department of the Interior produced a guide to preservation. Make sure you and your painters are familiar with it.
Color Choice: Historic homes need care in color selection. There are some very common traps and mistakes historic home owners fall into. A home owner will want to lighten up a home that is in desperate need of paint. Instead of choosing a lighter neutral, but historically appropriate color palette, they go either stark white or over the top colorful. Below is an example of one of our customer’s home. It shows exactly what to do when you want to lighten and brighten your home in a good way.
Quality: When you are repainting your historic home, you need quality of product and quality of workmanship. You need Escondido house painters who keep your home and yard clean during the process and produce unparalleled results. I suggest asking for photos and testimonials. Any contractor or painter who can not provide these is likely one you shouldn’t trust with your lovely historic charmer.

RB Painting Awarded Best of 2012 on Kudzu

Press Release:

Voted by Kudzu users as a top company in San Marcos: Painters & Painting Contractors.

[San Marcos, CA] – Dec. 23, 2012 – RB Painting was named a Best of 2012 winner in San Marcos: Painters & Painting Contractors on Kudzu, the leading source of local business information and consumer reviews. Over 5 million businesses competed across 30 categories, and winners were awarded based on the highest number of votes received on Kudzu.com.

“We are proud to be among the most highly regarded and trusted Painting Contractors in San Marcos. Winning this award from Kudzu only strengthens our commitment to our customers,” said Gary Baker, Owner of RB Painting.

“Consumers value companies who appreciate their business and provide superior service. We wanted to create an open forum where the best companies could be recognized by Kudzu users,” said Fran Wills, General Manager of Kudzu.

About RB painting:

“Painting for discerning homeowners is our #1 specialty. We believe every home deserves a high-end paint job. Our vast experience over 30 years in the trade helps us make every job a delight for the customer. Helpful in every way, we do so much more than simply apply a coat of paint. A high-end paint job starts with meticulous surface prep, using only the best materials & paints, and ends with a job we can all be proud of.”

About Kudzu:

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