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Living Colors Painting LLC

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Living Colors Painting LLC

Residential painting in Shrewsbury and Central Massachusetts. Interior and exterior painting, trim, wood siding, decks, cabinets, and more.

Serving homeowners with experienced crews and careful preparation since 1992.

10/26/2026

What makes one exterior paint job last longer than another?

It usually is not one single thing. Surface condition matters. Preparation matters. The coating matters. Application matters. And New England weather certainly matters.

A strong exterior project brings all of those pieces together rather than treating painting as a quick cosmetic update.

For homeowners, that means looking beyond the color and asking what is being done to prepare and protect the surfaces underneath it.

Living Colors Painting has been taking that approach with Central Massachusetts homes since 1992.

Learn more about our exterior painting process and what goes into a lasting finish:
https://www.livingcolorscps.com/exterior-residential-painting

10/20/2026

A new paint color can completely change a home, but the finished color is only part of the story.

For this Northborough project, the home went from yellow to Benjamin Moore Chelsea Gray HC-168 with White Dove OC-17 trim. The project also required significant preparation and carpentry work before the finish coats were applied.

That work underneath the paint matters. A good exterior project should improve the appearance of the home while also addressing the surfaces that need attention along the way.

Read more about this transformation: https://www.livingcolorscps.com/northborough-exterior-painting-project

10/13/2026

Paint cannot solve a wood problem by itself. if exterior trim, siding, fascia, or other wood surfaces are deteriorated, the damaged area may need to be repaired before painting begins. Covering compromised wood with a fresh coat of paint does not address what is happening underneath.

Living Colors Painting can handle appropriate minor wood repairs as part of exterior preparation, helping create a sound surface before primer and finish coats are applied.

If you are seeing peeling paint, exposed wood, or deteriorated trim, an exterior evaluation can help determine what should be addressed first.

10/06/2026

Exterior painting should not begin with the fresh coat.

Depending on the condition of the home, preparation may include scraping loose paint, sanding rough areas, priming bare wood, caulking appropriate gaps, and addressing minor wood damage before painting begins.

These steps give the new coating a better surface to bond to and help create a cleaner, longer-lasting finished project.

Living Colors Painting has been painting homes throughout Central Massachusetts since 1992, with careful preparation build into the process.

09/29/2026

Living Colors Painting has been serving Massachusetts homeowners since 1992.

Over more than three decades, the tools, products, colors, and homes may have changed, but the fundamentals of a good painting project have stayed remarkably consistent: careful preparation, quality workmanship, attention to detail, and people who take pride in the finished result. Many of our crew members have been with us for years, and whenever possible, repeat customers see familiar faces return for future projects.

We’re proud of the relationships we’ve built and the homes we’ve helped care for along the way.

Planning a painting project? Schedule an estimate with Living Colors Painting:
https://www.livingcolorscps.com/contact-us

09/21/2026

We’re grateful when clients take the time to share their experience.

At Living Colors Painting, we work hard to provide quality workmanship, professional service, and a smooth process from start to finish. Thank you, Jean, for the kind words and recommendation.

Feedback like this means a lot to our team.

09/14/2026

Massachusetts weather can be hard on exterior wood.

Peeling paint, exposed wood, cracked caulking, and weathered trim can leave parts of a home more vulnerable as we head toward colder weather. September is a good time to take a closer look at trim, clapboards, shingles, and other wood surfaces before small issues become larger ones.

Living Colors Painting helps homeowners address exterior trim and wood siding with careful preparation, repairs where needed, and quality painting and staining work.

If your exterior is starting to show wear, now is a good time to schedule an estimate.

Learn More: https://www.livingcolorscps.com/exterior-trim-wood-siding-painting

09/10/2026

A long-lasting exterior paint job starts before the first finish coat goes on.

Depending on the condition of the home, preparation may include cleaning, scraping loose paint, sanding rough areas, repairing damaged wood, caulking appropriate gaps, and priming exposed surfaces. Those steps help create a sound foundation for the new paint and can also uncover problems that should be addressed before they are covered up.

Our latest article walks through what homeowners should expect during exterior paint preparation and what to ask about when comparing painting estimates. Read the full guide linked in first comment.

08/31/2026

A long-lasting exterior paint job starts before the first finish coat goes on.

Cleaning, scraping loose paint, sanding rough areas, repairing minor wood damage, caulking gaps, and priming where needed all help create a better surface for new paint. Living Colors Painting takes that preparation seriously.

We also apply exterior paint at full strength using a combination of brushing and rolling rather than relying on spray application. It takes more attention to detail, but the goal is a substantial, consistent coating built to withstand Massachusetts weather.

Good exterior painting is about doing the work underneath that helps the finished job last.

08/24/2026

Peeling exterior paint isn’t only an appearance issue. Once paint begins to crack, flake, or peel away, the siding or wood underneath can become more exposed to rain, humidity, snow, and other New England weather.

Left untreated, a small paint problem can eventually mean more scraping, preparation, or wood repair before the surface can be repainted.

Catching deterioration early can help protect your home and make it easier to address the underlying problem before it gets worse.

Seeing peeling or exposed wood around your siding, trim, windows, or doors? Living Colors Painting can evaluate the condition of your exterior and recommend the right next step.

Address

38 Fruit Street
Northborough, MA
01545

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 4pm
Tuesday	8am - 4pm
Wednesday	8am - 4pm
Thursday	8am - 4pm
Friday	8am - 4pm

Telephone

+15088454200

Website

http://Livingcolorscps.com/, https://share.google/lq5KH4Ozqe0xsT4QX

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