05/23/2026
We recently finished painting the outside of a home in Vienna, Virginia, for a homeowner. We chose a color called “cyberspace” from Sherwin-Williams for the main body, and the trim work was done with “origami” as well, also from Sherwin-Williams. The two colors really worked well together. It was a bit of a challenge because, even with my years of experience, sometimes you don’t realize how much paint you’ll need to cover certain areas. “Cyberspace” needed three coats, and I usually charge for a two-coat application, which takes X amount of days. But we managed to finish it without adding any extra charges, and the homeowner was thrilled, which gave me a fantastic review. It’s all about making sure customers are happy and not surprising them with extra costs.
