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Last year we had the outside painted, and your team did such an outstanding job then that we knew when it came time to paint inside, your company would get the contract. Thank you for a totally satisfying experience both times. There are not enough superlatives to describe the professionalism of your employees or the job they did in painting our home.

— Gary and Elaine Gramp

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exterior – osborne project

The previous owners had painted the 105-year-old farmhouse a vibrant yellow inspired by the traditional color of Scandinavian country homes. Although it was a pleasing color, the new owners, Mark and Nina Osborne, wanted to update the farmhouse with a more modern sensibility.

osborne_ext_project 6.jpgTo compound the challenge, the previous trim was an oil-base paint that had “alligatored” causing unsightly cracks. To switch to latex, Manor Works selected Sherwin Williams Duration, which can be directly top coated over a pre-existing oil application.

Before picture of Osborne Job exteriorThe siding was changed to a periwinkle color combining the hues silver, gray, and blue. The trim was kept white, but the front door was changed to a classic burgundy. The tin roof was painted a charcoal gray that was three shades darker than the color of the siding.After picture of Osborne Job exterior

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notice severe peeling and cracking

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manor works scrapes and sands paint failure

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after finish coat the surface is restored