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Protecting Your Home from Hail Damage: Tips from a Painting Company

As a painting company, we understand the importance of maintaining the exterior of your home. Not only does it add to the overall curb appeal, but it also protects your home from the elements. Unfortunately, hail can cause significant damage to the exterior of your home, which can lead to more serious issues if left unaddressed. Hail damage can take many forms, ranging from small dents to larger cracks and holes. These damages may not seem like a big deal at first glance, but they can allow moisture to seep into your home’s structure, leading to rot, mold, and other

May 14, 2023

Exterior Design Trends

Most Popular Exterior Paint Colors

Most Popular Exterior Paint Colors The exterior paint color of your home has a huge impact on the overall curb appeal of your property. It’s a passerby’s first impression and directly impacts the monetary value of your house. But it can also take a toll on your pride! So maybe it’s time for a touch up, or a complete overhaul? To help you pick an exterior paint color that breathes new life into your home, we’re sharing our favorite go-to colors that are modern and timeless. Plus, the best exterior house paint, tested and approved by Helix Painting of Denver.

October 30, 2021

Exterior Painting

Should You Upgrade Your Exterior House Paint?

Should You Upgrade Your Exterior House Paint? Exterior paint not performing to your standards? Maybe your noticing discoloration, signs of moisture penetration, or pests making their way indoors. It might be time for an upgrade, to a higher quality paint. Today we’ll discuss when and why you should upgrade your exterior house paint. Plus, we will compare three types of exterior paint by Sherwin Williams, and how to choose the right one for your home. Upgrading Your Exterior House Paint Let’s start with when and why you should upgrade your exterior house paint. Both are, thankfully, easy to answer! On

October 26, 2021

Exterior Design Trends

Need-to-Know: The Pros & Cons to Painting a Brick Home

A home with an original brick exterior is pure gold in our book! But many homeowners would prefer a more modern look, leading many to consider an update with paint. And while painting a brick exterior is as feasible as any other home exterior, it does present a unique set of pros and cons. Making it important that you consider all facets of your decision, prior to starting the extensive painting process. Keep reading to learn everything you need to know, both good and bad, when it comes to painting a brick home. Pros A Cleaner Look – Brick walls

April 8, 2021

Exterior Design Trends

HOAs & Exterior Paint: How to Keep Your Home Compliant!

Living in an area with a homeowner’s association is all about compliance. There are requirements in regards to the exterior appearance of your property, with guidelines to consider and approval processes to go through. Prior to doing any work, such as exterior painting, you will need a green light from the HOA. Today we’re sharing advice on how to keep the exterior of your home HOA compliant! Read the Rules The first step you should take when considering whether to paint the exterior of your home, is to read the rules. Every HOA has a unique set of rules, but

April 5, 2021

Exterior Design Trends

Easy Exterior Updates to Boost Your Home’s Curb Appeal

The exterior of your home is a passerby’s first impression. What does your current situation say about you? If the answer isn’t ideal, you’re not alone! Plenty of homeowners forget to consider the impact of curb appeal. Aside from boosting your own pride for your home, it also affects the monetary value. If you’re looking to invest and do a little sprucing up, here are easy exterior updates to boost your home’s curb appeal. Maintain Your Lawn A lawn is one of the most rapidly changing elements of a property. It can grow out of control or completely die in

March 8, 2021

Exterior Design Trends

How Exterior Painting Protects Your Home

On average, it is recommended that the exterior of your home be repainted every 5 to 10 years. However, this timeline will depend on several factors. Such as the weather and conditions where you live, the type of exterior on your home, and the previous paint job. Learn about how exterior painting protects your home, including the benefits of exterior painting. Plus check out some of our favorite exterior paint color combinations! The Benefits of Repainting the Exterior of Your Home Before investing in exterior paint, it is best to consult a professional to see if repainting is necessary. If

February 25, 2021

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How to Properly Prep for Exterior Painting

Proper prep is the key to any paint project, particularly an exterior painting project. Without proper prep, even the best exterior paints may fail. Prep is time-consuming and detailed work, but it is the foundation of your exterior painting project. The following key steps will make sure your exterior painting project starts on the right note. Start with a good cleaning While you cannot always see it, your home’s exterior likely has a layer of dirty from dust, pollen, and other particles in the environment. Without thoroughly cleaning your home’s exterior, your paint will end up sticking to that dust

June 19, 2020

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Helix Painting Joins Team Dave Logan

Helix Painting is excited to announce we have joined Team Dave Logan. Team Dave Logan is a Denver company focused on connecting the Denver community with honest, hardworking businesses with integrity. Founded out a need to provide his mother with a recommendation for a home repair, Dave Logan realized there should be a resource for cutting through the hype and discerning the ethics and professionalism of any business. In order to join Team Dave Logan, Helix Painting went through their extensive interview process and background screening to ensure we are using quality business practices and operating with professional ethics. The

January 16, 2019

Exterior Design Trends

Having Fun With Color

Color is a great way to make your home stand out. While many people choose earth tones and more muted colors for exterior colors, in certain neighborhoods, colorful trim and unique siding can add charm and character to home. We recently completed one such project for our client. This house was on the north side of Denver, in an older neighborhood that prides itself on having homes with character. Our client decided the best way to honor this home’s historic character was to enhance the trim’s color. Communication is Key When Making Major Color Changes When embarking on a major

April 23, 2018

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