Interior Maintenance

How to Pick The Best Paints and Painter for Interior Painting

Interior Design, Interior Maintenance

It can be scary to pick the perfect paint shade for your home’s interior. With so many shades, finishes, and brands on the market, how do you narrow it down to one? Manor Works is here to help you simplify this process, help you with a free color match, and complete interior painting in McLean VA and Northern Virginia. Learn more about our recommendations, so you can get an outcome you are excited about. Why Interior Paint? Interior paint is formulated for indoor spaces. It is designed to withstand less wear and tear than outdoor paint created for the harsh outdoor environment. Dirt tracks into the house, or the kids draw on the walls. Indoor paint is designed to have a smooth, long-lasting finish to resist scrubbing and unpredictable accidents.   [Related Article: How to Clean Walls to Remove Scuffs and Stains]   Chemical composition is the primary reason for choosing interior paint vs exterior paint for indoor spaces. Interior paints balance ingredients used for indoor environments and emit less volatile organic compounds, making them less odorous and more environmentally friendly. With these points in mind, at Manor Works, we recommend Benjamin Moore paints as they are durable and trusted.(They recommend Benjamin Moore paints) Choosing the Right Finish for Interior Painting Choosing the right type of paint includes picking the finish you desire. The finish refers to the sheen and amount of light it reflects and ranges from a flat shine to a high gloss shine. There are many different kinds of paintMany different kinds of paint exist, including flat/matte, eggshell/satin, and semi-gloss.   Flat/matte paint has no shine and is used to hide blemishes on ceilings or walls with imperfections. Eggshell/satin paint is used for living, dining, and bedrooms. It is slightly more durable than flat/matte paint but can show imperfections. There is also semi- and high-gloss paint. Semi has a noticeable shine and is used in kitchens and bathrooms. It is scrubbable and durable, whereas high has a mirror-like shine and is used on doors or furniture.   Get a Free Color Consultation Selecting the perfect colors for your home can be difficult and stressfultake time and effort. Why not leave the stress to us and enlist the assistance of a professional Color Consultant? Each of our clients receives a complementary 90-minute color consultation with every painting project, including interior painting projects in McLean, VA, and Northern Virginia. Manor Works Covers Interior Painting McLean VA Here at Manor Works, we want to help you make your house a home at a fair price. After winning the title of best painters in Loudoun, VA, we are sure that we can do the best interior painting in McLean VA, and Northern Virginia. Whether it is an interior or exterior painting job, we have you covered. From consultations about the color and how it will affect your space to our efficiency in getting the job done, Manor Works can assist you. Call or book online today to make your home dreams come true.

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Funky Interior Stripes Painted in Loudoun County Home

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Our talented  Manor Works Painting team recently finished a fun, asymmetrical, striping in a sitting area. Our team believes interior paint color reflects your personality. It is a wonderful way to make your home feel custom. Creativity can be achieved with accent walls, tinted ceilings and colored trim. Another wonderful way to bring creativity to your walls is with striping. Read below and see our process. Creative process: Our talented foreman got to work closely with our artistic client. Working alongside Allison Shortmeyer interiors, they came up with  the perfect, unique design.  Allison helped choose the perfect contrast for our striping: Benjamin Moore Silver Mist 1619 as background color and Benjamin Moore Wescott Navy 1624 for stripes. Benjamin Moore Simply White was used for the ceiling, trim and doors. Painting Preparation: Preparation is key to a great paint job. Our painters carefully moved furniture, covered the floors with plastic, sanded and prepped walls. All nail pops are taken care of at this point as well as any cracks. You do not want wall imperfections to distract from your carefully chosen paint color and design. Paint Choice Our team used Regal Benjamin Moore paint. This paint is very high in quality. Regal Paint is available in five finishes, including flat, eggshell, pearl, matte and semi-gloss, as well as a full spectrum of colors. Our Manor Works project used Matte on the walls. The trim was painted in a Regal semi gloss finish. Our paint was purchased from our local store Evolution Paint in Ashburn Virginia. Once the Benjamin Moore Silver Mist background color was painted and dry the fun began. Precise measurements were taken for the striped design. The stripes were taped off on an angle to create a visual drama. Two coats of the Wescott Navy paint were carefully applied. The tape was removed, angling away from the freshly painted area. The end result… a unique room that looks like a funky piece of art. photo credit: katyhayesphotography  

Manor Works Holiday Home Transformation

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The most wonderful time of the year Before you know it you’ll be having guests visiting for Thanksgiving, and in-laws knocking at your door. Don’t spend another season stressing over the state of your home. Let Manor Works help you find the best way to transform your home for the holidays!  There are plenty of simple, cost-effective ways you can upgrade your home for the holidays. We offer interior painting services, complimentary color consultations, carpentry work, & holiday lighting. Our excellent Manor Works team can help you avoid entertaining anxiety so you can rediscover the joy of the holiday season. Here’s how to get your home ready for company. Brighten up your space It may sound simple, but a fresh coat of paint can work wonders to transform any room in your home. A newly-painted interior not only modernizes older styles, but can also instantly brighten up a room. The key is making the right color choice. Our professional color consultants will help you choose the right colors that compliment the lighting, angles and size of each room in your home!  We will help you choose the perfect colors, prep and paint so you can just sit back and enjoy the holidays stress-free! We can save you from DIY painting disasters like splatters or spills on your furniture or hardwood floors.  Carpentry details Your Christmas tree doesn’t have to be the only fresh wood in your house this season. For example, carpentry features like coffered ceilings, crown molding, wainscoting, chair rail molding and shadow boxes can dramatically change the appearance of any room. It can even impress the in-laws.  The beautiful carpentry done by our full-time carpenters is a simple yet elegant update that will revitalize any room in your house in time for your holiday feast. Merry and bright Twinkly lights are what make the holidays feel truly magical. There isn’t enough time in the day to get on the roof and string up hundreds of lights. That’s where Manor Works come in with our Christmas Décor services. We’ll design and install a stunning light display for your property. You can even add a few extra accents, like wreaths or garland, to finish off that picture-perfect winter wonderland. When the season draws to a close, we’ll provide timely removal so that you can start the new year with a clean slate—and yard. Don’t delay… call today 703-339-6800.

2018 in Review

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Thankful for 2018 As 2018 winds down we are reflecting on this amazing ride! Despite record breaking rain we were able to complete our work through this wild weather. That is a big WOW! We are so thankful for our amazing crews that really love what they do. We are able to provide a quality service because of their care and attention to detail. We worked with many loyal repeat customers, met wonderful new customers, and completed a beautiful restoration project in old Town Alexandria. We are grateful for your support of our small business. Amazing moments in 2018! We were humbled by our awards this year. We are grateful for our loyal customers who took the time to nominate us for the following: best painting company for the Best of Loudoun 2018 best painting company, Loudoun Favorites 2018 best of Houzz 2018 Service Award Angie’s List Super Service Award Best of Suburbia Posh Magazine Finalist Victor received the Loudoun County 40 under 40 award  HIGHLIGHTS: In 2018 Manor Works ran a 5k, we joined the chamber of commerce and attended the Virginia Women’s Business Conference! We have new, wonderful relationships with other small business owners! Our main 2018 goal, give back This year we were able to sponsor incredible events through our community and church like P4C Golf tournament, team sponsorships, and other sponsorships. We are committed  to continue to work within our community in 2019. This is such a wonderful part of being a small business and it is what drives us. Thank you so much to the customers of 2018.  It’s been a pleasure working with you. Wishing you a blessed 2019. Manor Works Painting

Why do my walls scuff?

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Dreaded Wall Scuffs Few things transform the interior of a home like a fresh coat of paint.  Everything looks clean and fresh, crisp and uniform.  Unfortunately, scuff marks can appear and accumulate at a surprising rate, especially in high-traffic rooms. There are two ways that you can leave a hideous wall scuff. When brushing up against a wall with shoes or a piece of carried furniture, the item leaves a residue behind. Paint sheens vary in their ability to withstand cleaning; high quality paint, glossier paints and oil-based paints have a higher scrub resistance, meaning that residue left by a scuff can usually be cleaned off. The second kind of scuff mark is not a result of color transfer from the moving object; rather, it is damage to the actual paint film.  Even if paint is not actually scraped away or scratched off, the color can be harmed by abrasion, especially on low-sheen finishes such as flat and matte.  The problem is that low-sheen finishes contain microscopic hairs which stand on end and absorb light so that the surface does not reflect.  When an object bumps or abrades the wall with enough force, these tiny hairs are broken or flattened.  When this occurs, more light is reflected from the affected areas, causing a visibly discolored spot or a scuff-mark.  This is very common with builders grade, flat paint. Repaint with a high quality product If your walls are looking beat-up or have damaged spots, repainting with high quality paint is the best course of action. It will last longer and will withstand traffic, cleaning, and touch ups.  We stand behind Benjamin Moore and Sherwin William paints and can recommend the right finish/product line for your home. If you live in northern Virginia, suburban Maryland, or the DC Metropolitan area, Manor Works is a great choice for your repair and repainting needs.   Call us to schedule an estimate or to consult with us about painting for your DC area home, 703-339-6800. www.manorworks.com/

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What is a Manor Works Color Consultation?

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Why should I hire Manor Works for my interior project? There are many answers to that question, but one of the biggest reasons customers cite is our complimentary color consultation service. Our customers know they are going to get a high quality paint job. What our customers want is someone who can come in and advise them on how to redesign their home. They often know what they want but they don’t know how to get there. Sometimes an owner is hesitant to choose color. They fear color will hurt their resale ability. Nothing could be further from the truth. While the “wrong” colors can reduce the attractiveness of a home, professionally chosen and applied colors will enhance the architectural features. Instead of a color like “builders white” which will hide features like crown molding, the right combination of colors will enhance the positives that naturally exist in a home. The perfect professionally designed palette can take a paint job from a simple refresh to a home transformation. Our Complimentary Color Consultations We have partnered with award winning interior designers as well as a professional Sherwin Williams color specialist to bring you the very best color consultation experience. #allisonshortmeyerinterios #amandavanroyinteriors #sherwinwilliams Our color consultants have extensive experience working with both Benjamin Moore and Sherwin Williams paints. We take furnishings, decor and lighting into consideration. The emphasis is how the right colors can transform a home into a showcase. The right colors are the most cost effective way to immediately change the look and value of your home. Manor Works color consultants will help you narrow down the thousands of color choices into the color that will work for you. You will feel confident in your choice! You will love your home transformation after Manor Works has completed our high quality paint job. Call today 703-339-6800 to book your free estimate. You can also book online https://manorworks.com/schedule-an-estimate/

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Three Ways to Spruce up Your Home for the Holidays

Interior Design, Interior Maintenance, Painting Tips, Projects, Updating Ideas

Manor Works can help you find the best way to transform your home for the holidays. We offer interior painting services, complimentary color consultations, carpentry work, & holiday lighting. Our excellent customer service can help you avoid entertaining anxiety and rediscover the joy of the holiday season. Holiday Hustle It’s that time of year when guests come calling, carolers come caroling, and in-laws come knocking. With all that sudden attention, you’ll probably start worrying about whether or not your house is in shape for visitors. So, if tidying and deep-cleaning just won’t cut it this year, there are plenty of simple, cost-effective ways you can upgrade your home for the holidays. We at Manor Works can help.  Here’s how to get your home ready for company. Add a splash of color with our complimentary color consult It may sound simple, but a fresh coat of paint can work wonders to transform your space. A newly-painted interior not only modernizes older styles, but can also instantly brighten up a room. The key is making the right color choice. You’ll need to consider your overall design when tackling an interior painting project, and every room requires a different approach. You could go with a bright pop of color, or a comforting neutral shade. A warm gray could look great in a formal dining room for Thanksgiving dinner, and a soft white can make your living room even cozier on Christmas Eve. If you’re having trouble settling on a color, give Manor Works a call. We provide complimentary color consultations on all jobs. Then, we’ll efficiently and professionally paint your rooms, without disrupting your daily life during the busiest season of the year. We can also save you from DIY painting disasters like splatters or spills on your prized china cabinet or shiny hardwood floors. Spruce up your interior design  Your Christmas tree doesn’t need to be the only fresh wood in your house this season. Carpentry features like coffered ceilings and custom crown molding can dramatically change the appearance of any room, and it’ll even impress the in-laws. Our carpentry services, which range from sanding and patching to damage repair, are the perfect way to bring that old dining room into the modern era just in time for your holiday feast. The restorative work done by our full-time carpenters is a simple fix that will revitalize any room in your house. So, consider decking your halls with crown molding before hanging the mistletoe, or restoring the detail around your hearth to surprise Santa. Make it merry and bright Twinkly lights and festive decorations are what make the holidays feel truly magical. But with so many obligations during this busy time, there isn’t always enough time to get on the roof and string up hundreds of lights. Plus, wrestling with a knot of green wiring could even suck the holiday cheer out of Elf himself. That’s where we at Manor Works come in, with our Christmas Décor services. We’ll put our expert untangling skills to the test and install a stunning light display for your property. All you need to do is add a few extra accents, like wreaths or ribbons, to finish off that picture-perfect winter wonderland. Of course, there can be too much of a good thing—no one needs a 30-foot inflatable Santa. When the season draws to a close and those decorations have outstayed their welcome, we’ll provide timely removal so that you can start the new year with a clean slate—and yard.  

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