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The Gift Of Gratitude
Gratitude. Thankfulness. Appreciation. Acknowledgement. Gratefulness.
Thanksgiving means a lot of things to different people. Some consider it an obligatory family holiday. Others look forward to a day of (almost) guilt-free eating and football. Others feel that it’s something more. At Royalty Finishes, we truly believe in the gift of gratitude.
(be sure to read all the way through…we have some amazing news inside!)
My Thanksgiving Memories
Any Thanksgiving tradition my family has always been centered around FOOD! I am nostalgic for my grandmother’s chocolate meringue pie. The recipe has been passed down for four generations, but it never seems to be quite as good as when my grandmother made it. Or her cornbread dressing…YUM!
Why I’m Thankful For YOU!
Our customers mean the world to me. They give me an opportunity to turn my dreams into a reality. Every time I step into a new house for a project, I have the chance to help reinvent someone’s home. My job helps me to “feed my addiction,” if you will. I love being able to create something out of someone’s ideas. Working directly with my customers to help them reimagine their living space is such a reason for me to give thanks…and not just on Thanksgiving.
How We Express Our Thanks To You
To show customers my appreciation for them, I’m offering a FREE (yes, you read that right!) accent wall valued up to $500! Pretty amazing, right?
To qualify for this offer, the following conditions must be met:
- A painting project with a $300 minimum value must first be booked no later than 5pm on December 31, 2015, in order to be eligible for the free accent wall.
- All projects must be scheduled after January 1, 2016
- The accent wall shall have a maximum price of up to $400
- All of our finishes and designs have various price ranges. Should your option price be greater than $400, you would be responsible for the difference in cost.
For example, if you book a job with me to paint your kitchen cabinets, I would paint a FREE accent wall in your dining room! Or we contract to faux finish your powder room, and you get to choose a FREE accent wall finish in your bedroom! The combinations are endless!
I am happy to help answer any of your questions about painting, whether it’s your cabinets, walls, or furniture. Royalty Finishes offers free estimates and sample finishes for all of your projects, because your happiness with the final product is our goal.
Where Painting Is Art And Your Home Is Our Canvas.
Faux Painting
Do-It-Yourself Or Hire A Pro?
Sometimes DIY doesn’t always mean “do-it-yourself”. Often times, it can end up meaning “did it yucky”. People often throw around the question of do-it-yourself or hire a pro. Some projects that have online tutorials, like baking, decorating ideas, and workout tips, often work out great for the users. However, there are some things, like faux painting, which you shouldn’t try on your own. We have some reasons why it’s better to hire a pro.
The Two E’s: Equipment & Education
Faux finishing requires specific techniques and those techniques require specific tools. Some patterns and specialized looks cannot be created without certain pieces of equipment. These pieces aren’t often available to the public
Regina trained at Vigini Studios in San Antonio on how to create customized looks for your home or office. She also continued her painting education with Faux Effect classes with Master Teachers. Regina even takes “continuing education” courses so she’s always up-to-date on the latest trends and techniques. This kind of experience just isn’t something that can be learned from a YouTube video or Pinterest tutorial. She has spent over ten years perfecting her technique and that’s difficult to duplicate.
It’s Easier To Start From Scratch
It’s difficult to remove ingredients from a recipe once it’s been mixed together. It’s kind of the same way with a home improvement project. Trying to correct a mistake can sometimes require more time, money, and effort than starting with a blank slate. Too-thick paint, removing wallpaper, tearing up tile…it all increases the workload.
Tiiiiime Ain’t On Your Side
Not quite like the Rolling Stones sang it, but you get our drift. It’s really easy to underestimate the amount of time required to complete a project. When you’re in a time crunch, whether it’s upcoming holidays or company coming to visit, it’s easy to overlook certain details. Your time is important…Royalty Finishes know this and we work with your schedule.
Getting In Over Your Head
Seeing a gorgeous paint scheme in a magazine can definitely get your DIY going. However, if a technique or style is beyond anything you’ve every tried before, it’s best to leave it to the pros who do it on a daily basis.
We hope we’ve been able to give you a touch of an idea of why it’s better to go with a professional than to attempt to try faux finishing yourself. While you might get close to what you imagined, it’s definitely more difficult than it looks. We want you to be happy with the finished product and we’re confident we can help transform your home or office into something spectacular!
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Refinish or Replace? Your Guide To A Cabinet Remodel
Cabinetry can be a work of art. Setting the doors and hinges, making sure everything is level…it’s all an intricate process. However, it’s an incredibly daunting task to undertake when it’s time to update or replace cabinets. We’re here to walk you through why refinishing your cabinets is a superior option than a total replacement!
We ran a little experiment by utilizing an online cabinet cost estimator from a major home improvement store. We chose to use a 24-linear square foot galley kitchen (where the cabinet/countertops run parallel to one another) as our test subject to base our data. The cabinet estimator prepares three cost estimates for good, better, and best qualities, each with increasing “perks.”
Cost
This one is ALWAYS the biggest kick to the wallet. For the galley kitchen mentioned above, the least expensive cabinet replacement option was approximately $8,500…before taxes. That’s a great vacation, a good stash towards your kid’s college fund, or a chunk in your retirement account! By choosing to refinish your cabinets, you can get the same look and feel for a fraction of that price…it can save two-thirds of that amount to refinish instead of replace!
Labor
This point ties in with the cost factor, but the estimate we pulled did not appear to factor in labor costs. With Royalty Finishes, the cost you’re quoted includes everything, from time to materials. We don’t want to nickel and dime you…we’re upfront about our pricing so there are no surprises at the end.
Quality
Most homes incorporate quality cabinetry when they’re newly built. Granted, many homes built in several decades ago may not have the most fashionable cabinets now, but there is no denying their sturdiness. However, modern day replacement cabinets, especially the less expensive options, are often made of particleboard and laminate…nowhere near the quality and sustainability you’re looking for! By refinishing you can change the entire look of your existing cabinets without compromising on quality and durability.
Customization
Custom cabinets are really expensive. Created an individualized look for them can also increase the cost. At Royalty Finishes, we are able to create unique and individually tailored looks to meet your tastes. We aren’t some big box store with a small set of designs. Since each job is unique, we’re able to create a look just for you!
We hope you’ve enjoyed our take on how refinishing your cabinets is a far better choice than installing new ones. Don’t forget to take a look at our portfolio to get some ideas before setting up your free consultation. At Royalty Finishes, painting is art and your home is our canvas!
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