Paint Cure Time Science: Why Rushing the Process Leads to Premature Failure
Minneapolis homeowners investing in professional painting projects often focus on color selection and contractor credentials while overlooking one of the most critical factors determining long-term paint performance: proper cure time that allows paint systems to develop their intended protective and aesthetic properties. The difference between paint that simply appears dry to the touch and paint […]
Minneapolis Historic Homes: Exterior Paint Colors That Preserve Character
Minneapolis boasts one of the most diverse and well-preserved collections of historic architecture in the Midwest, with neighborhoods like Lowry Hill, Kenwood, and the Wedge showcasing everything from grand Victorian mansions to charming Craftsman bungalows that define the city’s architectural character. However, choosing appropriate exterior paint colors for these historic gems requires far more consideration […]
Best Times of Year for Exterior Painting in Minneapolis: A Seasonal Guide
If houses could talk, Minneapolis homes would have some weather stories to tell. From bone-chilling polar vortexes to surprise August heat waves that feel like walking through soup, our beloved Twin Cities experience weather extremes that would make meteorologists in milder climates faint. And yet, amid this atmospheric rollercoaster, there exists the perfect time to […]
Headwaters Painting Participates in 24 Hours of Heroes
Headwaters Painting helped sponsor and participate in a community fitness event called 24 Hours of Heroes put on by their CrossFit gym, Gifford Fitness, in New Brighton. 24 Hours of Heroes This annual event is open to both members of their gym and anyone else in the community to help raise funds for The Alex […]
Headwater’s Awarded The Prestigious Paint it Forward
The Paint-It-Forward award goes to the painting contractor who has demonstrated grace, giving and selfless acts of kindness for the betterment of the less fortunate. While attending the annual PCA Expo in Albuquerque, the team at Headwaters Painting was so honored to have been nominated by their Industry peers. It awarded the 2023 PCA – […]
Painting Contractors Coffee Chat – Minnesota Meet Tennesse
look who popped in for a visit yesterday while in town! The one and only @mattkuyps : the other 49% () of @harpethpaintingllc out of Nashville, TN! Matt & Maggie, (a fellow husband and wife team) and their company, Harpeth Painting are a force and great leaders in our industry and we are lucky to call them friends! Harpeth […]
The Headwaters Team Takes on the Polar Plunge
Brace yourselves as we take you on a chilly journey that left us with frozen toes but hearts full of warmth! We swapped our paint cans for swimsuits and embraced the frigid challenge of the renowned Polar Plunge! Simply put – We gathered our team, and any brave friends and family members, to raise money […]
