Blog
Explore the Blog section of Jacobsen Brothers Painting for insightful articles, helpful tips, and the latest trends in the painting industry. Whether you're in Boulder and surrounding areas in Colorado seeking advice on color selection, curious about different painting techniques, or looking for inspiration for your next project, our blog is a rich resource designed to enlighten and inspire!
Get a pro guide to sheen, washability, and durability—plus where low-VOC, water-based, and enamel paints perform best indoors and outside trim without peeling or scuffs.
Selling or remodeling? Understand testing for asbestos/lead, how we contain dust, and what a Level 4 or Level 5 drywall finish means for modern ceilings today.
From late snow to dry winds, learn the best months, temps, and prep steps that help exterior paint cure properly and last longer in our climate—plus when to book.
See average price ranges, what prep and repairs add, and how paint quality and crew size impact your final interior painting quote for Colorado homes in 2026.
Planning a February refresh? Learn which reds, blush neutrals, and warm whites work best—and what sheen to use for durable, inviting interiors year-round.
Plan commercial painting for Q1 2026. See timelines, budgets, coatings that cure fast, and how we minimize downtime for offices, retail spaces, and facilities.
Start 2026 with a smart interior painting plan. Learn how often to repaint, room order, drywall repair before paint, and pro tips to extend finish life.
Refresh trim, mantels, and doors before Christmas with wood staining and carpentry. Can you stain indoors in winter? Best finishes for fireplaces? Dry times.
Thinking epoxy floors for winter? Get answers: cure times, slip resistance, and if garages or basements can be coated in cold. See prep, costs, and finishes.
Can you paint outside in winter? Learn ideal temps, primers, and weatherproof painting gear. See how pros schedule exterior painting safely in cold, short days.
