Why you need oil primer on oak Cabinets
Why you need oil primer on oak Cabinets “Look, latex primers are like sitcom reruns—fine most nights—but every so often you need that vintage vinyl LP… and that’s oil.” We’re in the shop, respirators on, brushing Sherwin-Williams Extreme Bond Oil onto a set of oak cabinet doors we hauled in from Elgin. Chad cleaned, scuff-sanded, […]
No Pressure, No Gimmicks: The 7 Sales Tactics We’ll Never Use
No Pressure, No Gimmicks: The 7 Sales Tactics We’ll Never Use (Because Our Moms Taught Us Better) Im not sure if your mom lives close to you or not. Mine is 6 plus hours away. Her and my Dad decided to get a quote for a bathromom remodel. They called 2 of the more popular […]
Top 7 Painting Companies Serving Algonquin, IL (2025 Update)
Top 7 Painting Companies Serving Algonquin, IL (2025 Update) Finding a reliable painter for your home can feel overwhelming. Many homeowners worry about messy jobs, hidden costs, or poor-quality work. The good news is that Algonquin, IL and the surrounding area have several highly-rated painting companies that excel in quality and service. In this guide, […]
Top 7 DIY Cabinet Painting Problems
🧼 Top 7 DIY Cabinet Painting Problems (and How to Fix Them Before It’s Too Late!) 🧭 Table of Contents #1 – Heavy Stipple and Brush Marks Problem: You see a bumpy, orange peel-like texture on your cabinets.Why it happens: Using the wrong roller (or brushing without leveling additives).Fix: Professional sanding and spraying will restore […]
Pros and Cons of Using Eggshell Paint
Pros and Cons of Using Eggshell Paint Are you getting reay to paint your house and confused by the term eggshell sheen? Welcome to the club! As a paint contracotr- we also can get ripped up by the different levels of eggshell paint sheens. So we decided to make this guide for. you and your […]
Brush and Roll VS Spraying Cabinets- How Does it Look?
Brush and Roll VS Spraying Cabinet- How Does it Look? You are ready to get those cabinets painted. YOur debating dit it myself oh have someone do it for us? Does it really matter if I brush and roll with a kit form home depot or have them sprayed? You could drive a gremlin but […]
Crystal Lake Customer Why They Hired D’Franco Painting
🎨 Crystal Lake Customer Why They Hired D’Franco Painting 📚 Table of Contents Why This Crystal Lake Homeowner Called D’Franco Painting Look, no one wants to be in this position:You’ve hired a general contractor. You’re partway into a big remodel. Things should be wrapping up. Instead, you’re picking up fast food bags off your floor […]
Contractor-Grade Paints Compared
🎨 The Ultimate Showdown: Contractor-Grade Paints Compared (Sherwin-Williams vs. Benjamin Moore vs. PPG vs. Pittsburgh) By David @ D’Franco Painting & Wallpaper – where we paint it like we mean it. 🎯 Are All Contractor-Grade Paints Created Equal? If you’ve ever stared down a sea of paint cans wondering, “Is this $30 gallon of paint […]
How to Paint Dark Wood Trim White
How to Paint Dark Wood Trim White (And Why It Might Be Worth It) Are you staring at that dark oak trim in your home wondering, “Should I paint it white?” You’re not alone. A lot of homeowners in Elgin, Algonquin, and St. Charles are asking the same thing—and for good reason. I was there […]
2025 Solid Exterior Stain guide
2025 Solid Exterior Stains: The Pro’s Guide to When to Use Them, What to Buy, and Why They Rock (Because sometimes your deck just needs a little Def Leppard-level coverage.) Your looking at the exterior of your house and or deck. You bow your head in a little prayer becasue you know the time is […]