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If you have noticed paint lifting, curling, or swelling on your walls, trim, or siding, you are not alone. A lot of homeowners are surprised when a paint problem shows up even though the surface was painted not that long ago. At first glance, it can be hard to [...]

If you have looked at your walls, trim, or siding and wondered, is hiring professional painters worth it, you are not alone. Many homeowners across Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Norfolk, and Suffolk ask that same question every year. On the surface, painting seems simple enough. Buy the paint, pick up [...]

If you own a brick home in Virginia Beach, there is a good chance you have looked at the outside of your house and wondered whether it still feels like your style. Maybe the brick looks dark and dated. Maybe the color feels too heavy. Or maybe you have [...]

If you are wondering how long does exterior paint last on different siding types in Virginia, the short answer is that most homes get anywhere from 5 to 12 years out of a quality exterior paint job. That said, the real answer depends on the siding material, how well [...]

Your garage takes a beating. Between scuffed drywall, dusty concrete blocks, mystery stains near the trash cans, and that one wall that has been bumped by bikes a hundred times, it can start to look rough fast. And if you are thinking about selling, turning the garage into a [...]

Quick Answer, Typical Kitchen Refresh Cost Ranges in Virginia Most homeowners in Virginia can expect a full kitchen refresh to land somewhere around $1,800 to $6,500. That range is wide on purpose. Kitchens are one of those rooms where the details matter. A small, simple kitchen with standard ceilings [...]

If you are looking at your house from the curb and thinking, something feels a little tired, you are not alone. We hear that all the time in Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Norfolk,, Suffolk and surrounding areas. And a lot of the time, the shutters are the quiet culprit. They [...]

If you own a home in Hampton Roads, you already know our weather loves to test the outside of a house. Between salty air near the coast, heavy pollen season, pop up summer storms, and that strong sun that bakes the south side of the house, siding takes a [...]

We’ve Painted Thousands of Homes—Here’s What Virginia Beach Homeowners Need to Know If you live in Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Norfolk, or Suffolk, you know our weather is as unpredictable as it is beautiful. At Showstopper Painting, we’ve seen firsthand how fast the elements can wear down even the best paint [...]