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Three decades of West Michigan painting experience, written up for homeowners.
Nathan Hillis · December 31, 2019
Painting Over Oil-Based Paint? Step-By-Step DIY
Can you put latex paint over oil? Follow these steps if you're DIY painting an older home with oil-based paint.
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Nathan Hillis · November 25, 2019
Painting Brick Homes in East Grand Rapids
A painting company, in East Grand Rapids, paints over raw brick to bring a whole new look to a home.
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Nathan Hillis · October 31, 2019
Tips from a Grand Rapids Painter: Painting Preparation
In this blog post, we're going to talk about our three-step process for preparing walls for painting for our Grand Rapids area clients
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Nathan Hillis · January 22, 2019
Paint it Forward
Paint-it-Forward Update Penny Thatcher was nominated in December, for our Paint-it -Forward Program, by Meghann Tuit. She chose the color She choose BM Smokey Taupe for the walls. Thanks for lett
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Nathan Hillis · January 22, 2019
Paint-it-Forward
Paint-it-Forward UpdateDiane Crankson was nominated in December, for our Paint-it -Forward Program, by Maureen Clark. She chose the color Windy Blue by Sherwin Williams. The new color looks great agai
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Nathan Hillis · November 28, 2018
Painting Wall Stripes: How We Do It
Striping, maybe you have seen this hot trend on Pinterest? It's an easy way to incorporate color into a room without painting an entire wall
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Nathan Hillis · October 19, 2018
Planning the Painting Day's Activities
Normally, my Brother (Jon) and I (Nathan), have coffee ☕️ out in the morning to plan our day. Today we got to try out a new restaurant called Dan’s Diner. I love taking pictures, and was able to
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Nathan Hillis · October 12, 2018
Accent Wall Painting with Striping
Extreme Makeover: Fun with Stripes Striping, maybe you have seen this hot trend on Pinterest? It's an easy way to incorporate color into a room without painting an entire wall. Would you ever use it i
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Nathan Hillis · October 5, 2018
Commercial Painting in Grand Rapids, MI
Extreme Makeover: Woodland MallRecently completed an exterior remodel of Woodland Mall. Pebble Beach BM1597 StuccoTimber Wolf BM1600 BrickNight Club N500-7 Light Poles
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Nathan Hillis · August 31, 2018
How do I stain a deck?
First you will want to select a superior product. Cabot's has a great stain for newer decks. Will soak deep down into the wood for great protection. Featuring a new color this week from Cabot's Austr
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Nathan Hillis · February 8, 2018
Over 25 years in the Painting Business
Here is a picture that goes back 20 years to circa 1998. Jon and myself(Nathan) have been in business since 1992. It’s been fun working in a business that helps people improve the look of their homes.
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Nathan Hillis · January 10, 2018
Coffee, Breakfast, and Planning the Day
Grabbing some coffee and planning the day! #mugshot with Jonathan and Nathan Hillis
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