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Interior Paint Trends Shaping San Diego Homes

San Diego, with its vibrant culture, diverse communities, and coastal charm, sets the stage for an eclectic mix of interior design styles. As homeowners seek to infuse their living spaces with personality and flair, interior painting trends play a pivotal role in transforming houses into homes […]

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Meet Jamie Waller

We’re excited to introduce you to the always interesting and insightful Jamie Waller. We hope you’ll enjoy our conversation with Jamie below. Jamie, thanks for taking the time to share your stories with us today. Can you talk to us about a risk you’ve taken – walk […]

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Benefits Of Repainting Your Home’s Interior

Picking out new interior paint colors can be an exciting and fun experience that carries positive benefits. Repainting your home has the ability to positively impact your health and wallet, and below are six reasons why. Dirt and dust tend to gather on homes that are older. […]

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HOA Painting Tips In La Costa & Bressi Ranch

Just a hop, skip, and a jump from the beaches of Carlsbad, the neighborhoods of Bressi Ranch and La Costa sit nestled in the beautiful rolling hills of San Diego County. Many of the homes in Bressi Ranch and La Costa have HOAs which require the […]

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The HOA Sent You A Notice To Paint Your House. Now What?

According to the Community Associations Institute, 63 million Americans live in planned communities governed by a Homeowner’s Association. Maverick Painting has substantial experience repainting HOA homes. It is very common for our company to paint many homes in a subdivision within weeks of each other. HOA board […]

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16 Ways Paint Can Help Sell Your House

Potential Buyers are looking for a clean, structurally sound home they can put their stamp on. Painting your home prior to putting it on the market is an investment that will greatly pay off. OUTSIDE 1. Powerwash Whether its rooftops, siding, sidewalks, patios, driveways, or garage floors, your home […]

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Maverick Painting’s Truck Displays Patriotism and American Values

By now, San Diego locals have spotted Maverick Painting’s newest truck design around town. It’s hard not to notice the riveted bomber style metal or the blazing American flag. The message conveyed by the truck reflects Maverick Painting’s grass roots principals and patriotism. Maverick Painting upholds […]

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Holiday One Day Painting

Shopping isn’t the only thing that can stress you out during the holidays. House guests can create anxiety as well as happiness during the holidays. When family and friends stay in our homes during the holidays we always want to make a good impression and make our […]

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How To Paint A Distressed Front Door

Recently a homeowner in Cardiff by the Sea asked me to paint her beautiful, old, oak front door green. When she showed me the sample color she wanted to use I was mortified. Normally I don’t give my opinion about my client’s color choices but this […]

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Bring on the Bling – How to Paint Glitter Walls

Working with glitter wall paint with interior design applications has become popular today as the glitter paint has gotten better through new technologies. Besides being used as a novelty in a dorm room, or in a child’s playroom, there are plenty of different opportunities to design […]

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How To Liven Up Your Commercial Property With Painting

Since you own commercial property in the beautiful San Diego, California area, why not liven up the aesthetics with some vibrant paint options? As a coastal property, you can incorporate the vibrant, beautiful natural colors of our area. Here are some ideas for paint choices when […]

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Simple Makeovers Using Only Paint

Decorating styles change quickly. It could cost a fortune trying to keep up with the latest trends. Rather than replace dated fixtures and doors, try these quick fixes using only paint. Nothing says 80’s more than brass trim. By painting over these areas with a nickel or black […]

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Expert Tips on How to Paint an Accent Wall

Nowadays it’s rare for homeowner’s to leave their walls stark white. With so many home improvement shows, DIY websites and blogs, people are inspired to take chances and express themselves with color. One way to make the transition from bare walls to vibrant hues is by painting […]

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Is Your Home’s Stucco Streaky or Blotchy?

Have you received a notice from your HOA stating that you have to paint the exterior of your home? Many homeowners’ in North County San Diego have gotten these letters stating they need to paint your home or be fined. A majority of these homes are […]

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Do You have HGTV Syndrome?

Maverick Painting often gets calls from homeowners who “need their entire house painted tomorrow and want it finished immediately” Unfortunately we cannot accommodate these clients due to their scheduling limits. Lately we have been receiving these requests more often. I wondered why homeowners are waiting until […]

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Can Someone Really Paint Your Encinitas House in 1 Day?

Is it too Good to be True? Yes it is. Recently, someone purchased a franchise painting company in the San Diego area. They promise that they can paint your entire house in 1 day. This particular company is based outside of the United States. Prior to painting houses, […]

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The “Green” Paint Scam

Recently a client insisted I use a brand of paint I’ve never heard of. He was adamant that this paint was special because it was a “green” paint. This particular paint cost 30% more than the high quality paint I have used for years. What is […]

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How To Change From Boring Beige to Gorgeous Gray

For the past 4 years our house has been Blah beige. We picked warm shades, Domedary Camel and Mesa Tan. Both are Sherwin Williams colors. The colors complimented orangewood stain of our arcadia doors and the Autumn Maple floors. The combination of these fall colors looked […]

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Questions To Ask When Choosing A Painting Contractor

If you are just beginning the search, consider asking neighbors, friends or family who has worked with someone recently. There is nothing more valuable than a reference when you have seen the good work close up. A reputable firm will come to visit the property before delivering […]

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Which Paint Finish Should You Choose?

When most people are getting their house painted, their mind instantly goes to choosing colors. Although color selection and harmony is an extremely important part of the painting process, Maverick Painting believes that choosing the proper finish to match each room can be equally as important. […]

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San Marcos Power Washing – Harnessing the Power of Water

San Marcos power washing is offered by professional power washers and has a miraculous effect on deep-seated dirt, mold, fungus, moss, soot, gum, rust stains, discoloration, graffiti and grime. Power washing can greatly clean and improve the look and feel of roofs, siding, sidewalks, railings and […]

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Vital Tips About San Diego House Painting

As much as you want to repaint the exterior of your San Diego home, you can’t think of any ideas that can get you started with the project. At this point, you simply want change, but you are still are not sure what you want to […]

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San Diego House Painting – A Brief Overview

When it is seen on television, San Diego house painting appears deceptively simple, especially in home makeover shows. But in reality, it is a complex job that involves patience, creativity, proper techniques and lots of practice to perfect the craft. Not everyone can just pick up […]

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San Diego House Painters: Choosing Colors

Choosing various colors for your San Diego house painting is more difficult than what you think. This is because a wrong choice of shade can either make your house appear too subtle or too vivid. Aside from that, a wrong choice of color can lead your […]

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Alpine Interior Painting: An Overview

Imagine living in a house that has a great touch of color. The feeling is inescapably comforting and in some respects confidence boosting. The Alpine interior painting of a house reflects the mood of each room and the feelings you get can vary with whatever colors […]

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Maverick Is ‘Raising The Bar’

COAST CITIES · It’s all about service and quality for Jamie Waller and Maverick Painting. “I tell my crews to act like they are painting their grandma’s house!” he said. “This means clean language, absolute honesty, proper prepping and respect to the customer and the job.” He is […]

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Helpful Hints for San Diego Interior Painting

Many San Diego homeowners shudder at the thought of interior painting. It is considering a chore: tedious, boring and not much fun. However, by utilizing the following tips, you can decrease painting time and get to the activities that you prefer. Of course you can save […]

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San Diego Interior Painting Ideas

Need a painting idea for your San Diego home? Whether you are looking to freshen up a room or trying to increase your home’s resale value, a fresh coat of paint can work wonders. Once you have an idea of what you are looking for in […]

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Painting Ideas for a San Diego Teen’s Bedroom

When deciding on San Diego paint color and decor for your teen’s bedroom, there is no need to follow the same guidelines as for the master bedroom. Although you might enjoy calm and soothing colors inside your bedroom, a teenager is hardly likely to prefer muted […]

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Vista Exterior House Painting – Do You Need It?

Passing by a house with good exterior painting always catches people’s attention. The attention of a person is strongly subconsciously focused on a certain house with a very pleasing touch of exterior paint, simply because of the welcoming aura the home, through its Vista exterior house […]

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Tips for San Diego Interior Painting

There are various things that you should consider before hiring a contractor to perform San Diego interior painting for different rooms of our house. One of these is choosing the interior paint finishes that have good durability and are easy to maintain. This will aid you […]

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Identify Potential Problems With Your San Diego Stucco

San Diego Stucco is valued as a siding material for it’s attractiveness, durability and as a relatively low-maintenance exterior finish. For many, stucco is a huge upgrade from vinyl siding and yet is a less expensive option than brick or stone siding. Stucco is a porous […]

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Cabinet Resurfacing Done by San Diego Professionals

If you’re interested in updating your kitchen, there a few things to consider. One of the biggest is the type of work you’re going to do. Will you simply update the countertops or are you looking for something more in depth like San Diego cabinet resurfacing? […]

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Refinishing San Diego Hardwood Floors – A Difficult Task

Hardwood floors don’t retain their shine forever. They gradually fade away and lose their luster. To re-infuse them with shine you can try waxing them. But if you are looking forward to retain their original glow then you will have to go for hardwood refinishing. This […]

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Exterior Stucco Contractors in San Diego

Making the decision to do any large amount of work to your home is a little nerve wracking to say the least. You have to decide what you feel is the main priority and who is going to be best suited to do the work. As […]

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About Stucco Siding for Homes in San Diego

Stucco siding happens to a popular choice for houses and buildings nowadays, especially when it comes to Spanish-Mission style and Tuscan style ones. In fact, a lot of houses all over America use stucco inside and outside of their houses nowadays, so those who plan on […]

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Secrets to Finding a GREAT San Diego Painting Contractor

Congratulations! You’ve made the smart decision to improve your home’s appearance and value with a professional paint job. Now comes the daunting challenge of finding a paint contractor. Not to worry! These secrets will help you find a GREAT San Diego paint contractor who’ll deliver a […]

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