Have you been considering painting options for your home , but still struggling to figure out the best combination for each room? Below we will discuss popular color options and techniques. Choosing a paint color can be a stressful task, solidifying an aesthetic feel to a room. These options provide direction to choosing a color that matches the personality you’ll want to set for a room. And remember, it’s just paint; you can always change the color if it doesn’t turn out accordingly. Choose a Light Color You may find yourself drawn to some of the darker paint choices, such as a deep red or blue, but those colors can be too rich or shadowy for your walls. Darker colors will make the room dark, and often individuals grow tired of them quickly. Through our experiences, it is best...

November 15 th , 2016 marked history for Major Painting , Progressive Materials , and Kansas City, Missouri. This day marked the first completed Silicone Roof Coating Restoration System, manufactured by Progressive Materials, to be installed in Kansas City.  Roof Coating Restoration or RCR is a fluid applied roofing system that can be installed over virtually any existing flat roof that does not contain excessive damage. The silicone system, in which was applied in this case, offers many benefits to the owner compared to installing traditional roofing systems. Some of the major benefits of the silicone system is, it's seamless, cost-effective, and eco-friendly. It's important to understand not all roofs are candidates for this type of system, therefore it is necessary to consult with a professional. Project Spot Light: Where: Independence, Missouri Type of Building: 1...

When it comes to painting residences or commercial buildings, 99% of the time the contractor or Do-It-Yourselfer is going to apply the majority of the paint through an airless paint sprayer. Paint sprayers come in many sizes and their functions range from spraying small fine finish areas all the way up to applying high solids and textured coatings, where large gas sprayers are needed. Although the sprayer is the key to getting the material through your house and out of your gun, this article will focus on how to choose the right paint sprayer tip for your project. Picking Your Type of Paint Sprayer Tip For the purpose of this article we are going to be discussing Graco Tips. Graco is a leading provider of premium pumps and spray equipment and is found in the majority...

Over years of weathering and miscellaneous contractors adding and removing material to the façade at the Hen House in Prairie Village , it was time to renew the storefront. On the East elevation wood rot was caused by leaking gutters as well as failing paint. On the North elevation the complete façade had to be reworked due to water penetration causing excessive damage and wood rot.   East Elevation:  On the East elevation, approximately three wood sign panels were removed and replaced, latticed were reworked, new crown molding around the upper windows was installed, new gutters were installed, two faux columns were removed from the front entrance, and all of the columns received new trim. This elevation also received a fresh coat of PPG Exterior WeatherKing Satin Paint to match the existing color scheme.    ...

Did you know one of Kansas City’s top commercial painting contractors does more than just paint? While Major Painting specializes in interior and exterior repaints, they also offer caulking and waterproofing, as well as carpentry services. Read more to find out how Major can help you complete your projects on time, while cutting out unnecessary lines of communication! In Spring of 2016, the Marriott of Overland Park was faced with remodeling their in-house Starbucks Café. With no permits required, the scope was fairly simple: Repaint the walls to the new corporate specifications, add new counter tops, tile the menu board walls, and add some miscellaneous corporate items. While all this sounds easy, there of course was a stringent deadline. To the client’s surprise, Major Painting was able to complete all the painting and carpentry needs, making...