Catchlight Painting Blog
A Fresh Coat of Paint, Without Losing the Character
There’s something special about an older New England home. The unevenness of an original wall, the depth of an old wood door, the trim that was clearly crafted by hand. These are the details that give a house its personality. They’re also the details that can easily...
Are Historic Homes Too Fragile for Power Washing?
If you own a historic home, you most likely have wondered whether power washing is a good idea or a terrible one, and that’s a completely sane and fair question. Decorative trim, original brick, aging mortar, and century-old woodwork deserve and require a different...
The “Honey-Do” List That Protects Your Home
Every homeowner has one, you know, the running list of little projects that gets pushed from one weekend to the next, the proverbial can that just always gets kicked down the road. The tasks could be something along the lines of: tightening the loose handrail or...
What Summer Sunshine Reveals About Your Home
There's something about summer that makes us see our homes differently. Longer days, brighter light, and more time spent outdoors naturally draw our attention to the exterior of our homes. The details we barely noticed through the gray days of winter suddenly become...
Is Fall Too Late to Paint Your Home?
Sometimes, we have clients who, for one reason or another, missed the spring window for painting but don't want any contractors in/around their home during the height of summer (understandably). However, they still want their home’s exterior painted before the year is...
The Corners We Never Cut as Premier House Painters in Greater Boston
At Catchlight Painting, we believe in exceptional results, which means that we never cut corners. We've carried that philosophy into every project, and it's one reason we are considered one of the best painting companies in Greater Boston. We Never Rush the Prep...
Does My Home Need Power Washing or Painting!?
If you asked any AI tool, "How do I know if my house needs power washing or painting?" you'll probably get a dozen different answers, fed by who knows what. But regardless, you’ll get some automated recommendations. Perhaps your siding looks faded, or you're...
The Details You Don’t Notice…Until They’re Done Right
A truly exceptional paint job isn't defined by the color on the wall, it's defined by everything you don't notice. The trim lines are perfectly crisp. Doors close without sticking. Hardware is clean and paint-free. Surfaces feel smooth to the touch, and every room...
Our Handyman Services vs. Restoration Services
At Catchlight Painting, we believe that replacing isn’t always the best option, even if it might be easy to do so. We’re proud to offer restoration services through RARE and home maintenance services through our talented local handymen. Wondering what the difference...
Why Historic Homes Need a Different Approach to Painting
Not every old house is a historic home, and not every professional painter approaches one as if it were. Greater Boston is full of homes that have stood for a century or more. Victorians, Colonials, Tudors, Craftsman homes, and early 20th-century residences all have...
