A new paint job may not be far around the corner. It’s important to do regular checks of your home or business and look out for signs of a deteriorating paint job. After these checks, you may find that it is time to get a new paint job. A paint job that lasts is important to keeping curb appeal high and your dollars down.
Ways Paint May DeteriorateThere can be numerous reasons that paint can deteriorate as well as obvious signs you should look out for. Be sure to perform a walk around your house or property. Look for paint that is exhibiting signs of decay and consider getting that new fresh paint job to get your home market and guest-ready.
Signs of Its TimeWarped Siding – caused by the accumulation of moisture and by baking in the sun, warped siding is a manipulated area that cannot be flattened out. The best option is to either replace it or have the area prepped and painting.
Blistering or bubbling- the paint has lost adhesions and begins to pull away from earlier walls, this can be caused by high heat If one applies paint to a hot surface this can cause the paint to bubble and not completely adhere to the surface.
Peeling- Peeling is an unsightly result of sun damage and those bubbles and blisters bursting open. Those exposed areas only get worse with more sun exposure and continue to peel and blister, breaking down the paint on the surface.
Cracking or Staining Stucco- Your stucco should not be cracking, cracking stucco results in further damage as moisture and water enters these areas, making them crack and become damaged even more.
Fading- Another common issue is the process of fading or bleaching. You may not notice it but your paint job slowly begins to fade with sun exposure. Happening slowly, it may be hard to notice. It is important to find paint that is lasting, also you can take photos of your initial paint job and compare after a few years how the paint job is faded.
Chalking- Chalking can seem similar to that of fading, although it is actually a chemical change, by ultraviolet rays, causing the topcoat of paint to change and form a film of white dust, and if you simply paint over it may not completely adhere to the surface and further cause issues.
Mildew- sets in when moisture doesn’t evaporate, causing it to eat away at the paint. It is unwise to just paint over without removing and prepping the surface, the mildew will eventually come through again if it is just painted over.

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Roberto Becerra
Owner, RB Painting Company

Find a Long-Trusted TeamThe age of a company isn’t necessarily a sign of quality, but it’s a good place start. If a company can survive in the competitive contracting industry for years, it’s clear they take pride in both their quality and their customer service.
A true professional will care about their image from top to bottom. Do they have a professional website that’s updated regularly? Can they be reached easily by phone or email? Do they boast an impressive portfolio? These are all things that can help you filter through the options and find the best painting contractor in Charlottesville, Virginia.
Ask for AccreditationAnother way to determine the quality of a painting company or contractor is to determine what professional groups they belong to. Accreditation shows pride in being a business owner, and in maintaining certain standards both in business, and in the painting industry.
These kinds of quality standard completions may be presented on the company’s website, but if not, it’s perfectly acceptable to ask for.
Take in Reviews or ReferralsWord of mouth is a great way to find a contractor that’s tried and true. Ask friends and family in the area if they have a team they trust and would hire again.
Read through online testimonials and referrals carefully. Yelp and Google My Business are great databases to see how others felt about their experience with the company.
Collect a Free EstimateAll reputable house painting companies will provide you with a free estimate before they begin. Be cautious of anyone who quotes over the phone. In order to properly quote for the job, the home should be evaluated carefully.
This is also a good time to ask about contractual guarantees and quality assurance. What are the policies about changing colors during the project? What if you find imperfections in the project after the fact? Knowing policies ahead of time can help you determine the flexibility of the company.
A Team You Can TrustRB Painting Company proudly serves the Charlottesville and Central Virginia, as well as several surrounding areas, including Albemarle County, Waynesboro, Madison and Greene County. As a trusted local Charlottesville painting company with over 10 years of experience, we pride ourselves on providing our customers with top-tier customer service and maintaining the highest level of professionalism. If you’re looking for a team to manage an upcoming project, we’d love to help. Give us a call or contact us online for availability.

Winter may be the last season that comes to mind when planning a painting project, but it might benefit you to flip your way of thinking. Sure, you’re bound to run into some issues regarding exterior painting during the colder months -- snow, high winds, and low temperatures can all get in the way of the prep work, application process, and dry times. Regardless of these potential outdoor concerns, interior painting is on the table year-round. After all, you have control of your internal climate, so the outside conditions don’t matter here. Even the reality of shorter days can be offset by indoor artificial lighting.
Still, you might wonder what difference winter makes in hiring interior painting services. For starters, the decrease in demand for painting services in the colder months means that customers have more bargaining power. In other words, you can expect painting contracts to cost less during the winter. Beyond that, winter conditions can actually benefit your interior painting project -- namely, lower humidity levels mean fewer issues regarding application and drying. Additionally, most people have less going on during the winter, meaning they can be around when the painting is taking place. This increases accountability and communication, and also allows you to enjoy your spring, summer, and fall to the fullest extent. It’s also a good idea to invest in HOA painting during the winter because shared facilities will probably receive less use during this time, meaning less interference while painting takes place.
Lastly, if you’re concerned about interior paint fumes sticking around during the winter due to decreased ventilation, ask your painters to use low- or zero-VOC paint products. These paints contain few or no volatile organic compounds, meaning they’re relatively odorless and non-toxic.

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Roberto Becerra
Owner, RB Painting Company

We're only about 27 hours from 2021 and hopefully you've set a New Years Resolution.  Did you know that over 60 percent of Americans set a New Years Resolution but only 8 percent keep that resolution?  Below are ten of the most common resolutions made by Americans:

​1. Actually doing my New Year's resolution
2. Trying something new
3. Eat more of my favorite foods
4. Lose weight/diet
5. Go to the gym
6. Be happier/better mental health
7. Be more healthy
8. Be a better person
9. Upgrade my technology
10. Staying motivated

Is it time to paint your house or perform maintenance on that cracking caulk?  We'd love to help.

Wishing you and your family a blessed start to 2021,

Roberto Becerra
Owner, RB Painting Company

Wow!  What a year!  With things slowing down and preparations for Christmas and New Year's ramping up, we wanted to take a minute to tell each and every client Merry Christmas.  We have been so blessed this year despite the difficulties of Covid & lockdowns and just wanted to say thank you!  We have become Charlottesville's premier painting contractor and would love to help you with any interior or exterior painting project.  Have a great holiday season!

Roberto Becerra
​Owner, RB Painting Company

Wow!  Things certainly changed quickly.  It feels like just a few days ago we were raking leaves and enjoying late night bonfires and outside in the crispy fall air.  How things have changed!

While some of our Exterior Painting Projects in Charlottesville, Albemarle County and Central Virginia have been put on hold, we are still working hard on many of our Interior Painting Projects.  We have the highest level of expertise and would be happy to talk you through any of the your interior painting needs.  We are painting contractors serving Charlottesville, Central Virginia and Albemarle County that have helped clients for almost 20 years.  We are licensed, insured and committed to serving you well.  Contact us today for a FREE ESTIMATE!

Roberto Becerra
Owner, RB Painting Company

Its important to know which paint colors to avoid in order to be sure that your home keeps its curb appeal and boosts its market value.  New paint jobs can be a great way to bring a breath of fresh air into any home or business. Colors can be bold and bright or demur and compliment the accents of the room within. There is, however, according to color specialists, some colors that you should avoid. These colors are usually based upon the specific rooms.

Red
Red can be a bold and fun color for an accent wall. It can add interest, however it can also be a fairly intense reaction. The bedroom is no place for a bright red color according to color psychology. The color red can be associated with anger and even violence and does not evoke a feeling of calm and safety like a bedroom should.

White
White walls can be a sleek and clean look in every space. However, it is also important to consider how white walls may become dirty easily. This is why it may be best to stay away from a lot of white paint in the bathroom. Due to soap stains among other stains that may occur in a bathroom, it may be best to stay away from white and instead light blues, light greens, or even soft grays can be perfect choices.

Yellow
Yellow can be great for small accents like furniture or even vases. However, according to Property Brothers, they recommend but using red or yellow on the interior walls of homes. This can be especially bad in a bedroom since, much like red, yellow is so bright and intense that it may not let you relax and be to be overpowering.

Green
Green is another one of the trickier colors to get correct. Green can be bright and fairly overpowering, looking somewhat tacky. Or even reminding people of the feeling of being sick. Believe it or not psychology of color Higley affects house paint colors.

Pink
Although this can be feminine and soft, almost soothing. Pink can also be overpowering and of to muddy or dark it can feel dirty.

Brown
Browns, if used correctly, can be wonderful paint colors. However, a few different hues can look dark and dirty. Especially in rooms like bathrooms or the living room. These rooms can look dark and dirty, making the room look smaller. Colors like light gray, green, blue or even beige can be a great way to add color and still keep your home’s value up.

Boost Your Home Value
It’s not only important to avoid certain paint colors in order to feel good and at home. It’s also essential to attracting a new buyer. Buyers don’t like bold colors that they think will be difficult to paint over. Instead, get a new fresh coat of paint that is sure to impress with neutral colors and avoiding certain colors. At RB Painting Company we have a color consultation service and we will make sure your new paint job is the perfect color for you.