Catchlight Painting Blog
Portico Vs Porch Vs Patio
It is the dog days of summer when most of us who live in the Boston area relish the warmth and sunshine, and the longer days stretching into the evening. We spend more time out in the fresh air and particularly during COVID times, more time outdoors at home. Our...
Painter Spotlight: Pete Woods
This Month’s Painter Spotlight is Pete Woods Pete joined the Catchlight family in 2018 and very quickly demonstrated his ability to work well with our customers and crews alike. Soon after, he was promoted to Foreman. His painting experience dates back to 2004...
The Transformation Of A Victorian Exterior
Painting the exteriors of older homes throughout the Boston area for decades, we at Catchlight have been presented with everything from weather-worn siding to rotting window casements to the presence of lead. This stately Victorian home located in Brookline, MA had...
Our Response To COVID – An Update
Following strict measures to ensure a safe and hygienic work environment for our crews, our customers and anyone who may be in contact with one of our work sites Designated an essential business by the state of Massachusetts, Catchlight has continued to operate...
Tips For Getting Organized: There’s No Better Time
Most Americans are spending far more quiet time at home this spring, trying to make the best of what may feel like one endless weekend. We are watching more movies, doing more puzzles, and heroically trying to homeschool our children. All this time spent within...
House Painting During COVID-19
So much has changed in the last four weeks. First, only some of us were asked to work from home, then more of us, and then everyone who was deemed non-essential. We were asked not to gather in groups of 250 or more, then 25 or more, then 10 or more. The Centers for...
Why We Recommend Epoxy Garage Floors
Most garages found throughout New England are constructed with concrete floors. It is a practical and cost-effective choice for this semi-outdoor storage space that is subject to heavy loads, moisture, and chemicals. While a concrete surface is relatively inexpensive...
Handrail To Heaven
“Spring is just around the corner!” So says groundhog and weather sage Punxsutawney Phil. Those of us who spend our winters cozy and buttoned up securely in our homes greet the spring with opening the windows, literally and figuratively, and begin to breathe again....
Painter Spotlight: Doug Richards
Catchlight Painting’s first Painter Spotlight is Doug! Doug has worked with Catchlight for 6 ½ years. Prior to that, he worked at one company for a whopping 24 years, and a third company for 10 years. Doug is Catchlight’s resident carpenter, and we are happy to have...
Pantone’s 2020 Color Of The Year Comes Full Circle
Pantone has announced a Color of the Year (COTY) every year for the past 20 years, and with each announcement, there is great speculation about the final choice. This year’s COTY was announced early last month amidst much fanfare at their annual event. The...
