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TriBeCa Interior Painting
 
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Historic Manhattan Building Painter

Among the reasons to love living in New York City, according to cubesmart.com, are Excitement, Energy, Landmarks, Diversity and the Neighborhoods, each with its own distinct personality and flavor. TriBeCa is just one of those famed neighborhoods, known for its cobblestone streets and old industrial buildings renovated into lofts. One family here had not painted their home’s interior for more than a decade.

 Longing for a fresh look which would lift their spirits and property value, they called on us to get the job done. These historic buildings sport gorgeous natural hardwood floors and wood trim, plus the homeowner’s furnishings, all of which we carefully covered and protected.  Most people know that TriBeCa stands for Triangle Below Canal [Street]. The shape of the place is really a quadrilateral, but that’s splitting hairs. It is a happy place to live, work and play, and this family is especially content in its freshly painted space with window trim framing the cityscape where they call home.

 
Upper West Side Fine Detail Painting
 
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Accent Wall and Bookcase Painting

The Upper West Side is known for its energy, cultural attractions and wonderful outdoor spaces. It was the backdrop for the movie “You’ve Got Mail” and the television series “Seinfeld.” People of all ages from all over the world call it home. We went to one of the homes recently to paint an accent wall, then carry the theme to the back wall of the corner bookcases. When the floors and adjacent spaces were safety protected, our team cleaned, sanded, primed and painted everything.

 The Benjamin Moore paint color is named Bonne Nuit, which is French for “good night.” We think it could be dubbed Bonne à Tout Moment meaning “good anytime.” The accent wall is spacious and framed with gorgeous trim. You do not need experience painting back walls between bookcase shelves to figure out that it’s a tricky project. For us, it’s just all in a day’s work, and the contrast between the walls, trim and shelving is striking and chic with a generous infusion of glamour and mystique.

 

 
DUMBO Residential Painter
 
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NYC Home Interior Painting

The English scientist Michael Faraday [1791-1867] contributed to the study of electromagnetism and is credited with discovering the principles underlying electromagnetic induction, diamagnetism and electrolysis. That’s complex stuff. But, in simplicity, Faraday observed: “Water is to me, I confess, a phenomenon which continually awakens new feelings of wonder as often as I view it.”

Living on the water in the Down Under the Manhattan Bridge Overpass neighborhood, aka DUMBO, must elicit “new feelings of wonder” every day for the residents of this home. The East River is framed by large windows, and not wishing to take away anything from this awesome view, we were instructed to paint the walls with a soft wheat neutral. It’s the perfect complement to the blue (or gray) skies and the river, which really isn’t a river at all. It is a salt water tidal estuary between Upper New York Bay and Long Island Sound. But we digress. Painting inside this home was an exceptional experience for the view, and we know the residents love what we did inside, even if not quite as much as loving their ever-flowing, peaceful water outside.

 

 

 
Brooklyn Heights Interior Painting
 
 
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Closet Remodel Brooklyn

This family called us before they moved a few blocks over into their new home in Brooklyn Heights. They wanted a more open closet concept, so we removed the old closet doors, the surround walls and shelving plus the closet hang bars. Some of that left a bit of a mess, so we carefully plastered and sanded all the holes and installed J bead edges.

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After we sanded and prepped everything for painting, the carpenter installed beautiful dark baseboards to contrast with the newly-installed, honey-colored wood floors. We painted the bedroom Benjamin Moore’s Sea View, a soft coastal blue color found in its Classic Color Collection. It’s like a touch of the sea in the city.

 
 
Lintel Painting and Restoration NYC
 

Lintel Painting Contractor

Windows are built from a variety of materials like different types of woods, high grade plastics, and weather-resistant metals. Weather conditions must be considered when it comes to window installation and maintenance. This, along with choosing the right products to use, can cause a world of confusion where people often miss a crucial element in their facade design plan - the lintel.

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What is a lintel and why paint it?

Lintels provide a visible means of support in the structural integrity of windows. They are typically made of angular steel, stone or cast concrete and found on the top of all doors and windows in a typical structure. Despite its diminutive nature, this piece of metal is crucial to a façade’s integrity. They carry heavy weight and require inspection to be approved.

Since they are located on your building’s exterior, they are susceptible to rust. A severely rusted lintel will begin to expand because of moisture and water damage. The expansion can result in cracks in your façade which can lead to a costly repair bill.

For this reason, they need maintenance and upkeep to protect your home or business building exterior. Experts recommend having your lintels checked annually, and this is where Paintworks & Decorating can step in.

Our Process

Our expert team is able to restore lintels by scraping away rust and dirt and sanding the surface to smooth. Professionally-trained employees only use the best products for rust removal - products which will protect your lintel metal from acquiring more rust.

We apply a primer base first so the rust prevention paint over that adheres well to a metal surface. High quality rust preventive exterior paints (such as Rust-Oleum) increase the longevity and integrity of your lintels.

Our experienced specialists have worked on hundreds of homes and businesses, and we are well-positioned to service your lintel service needs.

Free Quotes

If you’re not sure if your lintels need to be repainted, restored or replaced, reach out for a free quote. We are proud to serve all of NYC, Westchester County, Nassau County and Northern NJ.