Dipasquale Painting Blog

Great News!  We will be starting the painting work for the winner of our Paint it Forward program this May.  She is a single mother of a 4 1/2 year old who was diagnosed with Friedreich’s Ataxia several years ago. Now that the disease has progressed, she is moving into her parents home.  They are creating a mini apartment for …

We have painted many homes for client who have their house on the market to sell.  We always suggest a light neutral color on interior walls to brighten and enhance the features of the home. 

Pantone Color of the Year 2017!

Save on your painting project with our Winter Rates!  It’s time to get that interior painting project done and there is no better time than now.  Take advantage of our January and February Special with 15% off all projects! Call us today for a free estimate at 636-536-3056.

Whether you choose a classic traditional style or go bold and graphic, wallpaper is back in style and can transform your room from ordinary to extraordinary!  These photos are from a recent Dining Room project in Frontenac.

A thorough cleaning is a must before painting or staining any exterior surface.  It blasts accumulated dirt, grime and any broken-down paint residue off the exterior that will prevent a fresh coat of paint from adhering properly.  It also removes any mildew that can grow on old paint.

For the first time, the Pantone Institute has chosen two colors for their color of the year: Rose Quartz & Serenity.  Together, these two colors create a balance between the warmer embracing pink with the cooler tranquil blue.

Though the latest snow and freezing rain might mask this fact Spring is coming and exterior painting season will be in full swing. One thing that everyone needs to be aware of is that with the introduction of low temperature paints a few years ago we have the ability to start this season earlier than …

As a lover of architecture with a particular affinity for Frank Lloyd Wright I have included a link below to an article from Houzz.com about the reopening of the Hollyhock House which is considered one of his masterpieces. The residence was recently meticulously renovated and is now open to the public for tours. Much of …

When the time comes to start any new painting project the question of what color to choose is often the biggest challenge any homeowner faces. Often it isn’t just what do we like or how does it go with the furniture, though those are certainly big considerations, but how do we want the room to …

As much as I hate to admit it paint is not the only way to add color and dramatic effect to your home. Click on the link below to see an awesome article from Houzz.com on ways to incorporate lighting and other glow in the dark effects to add some serious design impact to your …

One of the things we occasionally run into with our clients during a project is their confusion when a paint doesn’t look in their home like it looked in the paint store or design show room. The primary culprit in that occurring is lighting and its effect on color. We always recommend that you look at color …

Often when discussing color with clients it can seem like we are speaking a foreign language and though most people know intuitively what they like or what they want being able to apply specific terms to those ideas is often out of most peoples comfort zone. Below we have highlighted a few of those terms so …

When choosing paint finishes a number of considerations need to be taken into account such as how much durability do I need, how do I want the light to play on the surface or how does the paint sheen fit into my design plan. Below we have highlighted the primary paint sheens available and what …

Here at DiPasquale Painting the winter months are our slowest time of the year, so to keep the best painters in St. Louis working we are extending a winter discount to all our customers for any new bid for interior work that will be completed by March 15th, 2015 and 10% on any new exterior …