Exterior Painting
How much does an exterior repaint cost
Why exterior repaint quotes in Kansas City vary so wildly — what a quality job actually costs, what you trade off at lower prices, and how to evaluate any painter before you sign.
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Interior Painting
Which Paint Sheen Should You Use in Every Room?
"Flat, eggshell, satin, or semi-gloss — which sheen goes where? Mission Painting's 2026 guide explains why modern matte finishes changed the rules and what we recommend for every surface in your home."
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Case Study
Case Study: An Interior in Shawnee – Flawless Finishes for a Dental Practice with Festool
At Mission Painting, we understand the unique challenges that come with commercial projects, especially in environments where cleanliness and minimal disruption are critical. This case study highlight
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Case Study
Case Study: Reviving a 1950's Home in Overland Park, Kansas, with Wallpaper Removal and Fresh Paint
At Mission Painting, we take pride in tackling challenging projects throughout Overland Park, Kansas. This case study highlights our recent work on a 1950s-era home in Overland Park, where we removed
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Exterior
When Do I Need to Paint My Exterior? Part 7: Stains and Discoloration- Eye Sore or a Big Deal?
Keeping your Kansas City home looking its best is about more than just aesthetics. In previous posts, we’ve discussed the signs that it might be time to repaint your exterior, such as chalking, caulki
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Exterior
When Do I Need to Paint My Exterior? Part 6: Mildew and Mold
Your home in Kansas City deserves to look its best and be protected from the elements. While we've discussed various signs that it might be time to repaint your exterior, such as chalking, caulking is
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Exterior
When Do I Need to Paint My Exterior? Part 5: Cracking and Blistering
Ensuring your home's exterior remains in top condition is essential for both its curb appeal and structural integrity, especially in Kansas City. We've previously discussed signs like chalking, the im
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Exterior
When Do I Need to Paint My Exterior? Part 4: Fading Colors
Maintaining the exterior of your home in Kansas City is vital for both its aesthetic appeal and its structural integrity. In previous posts, we discussed issues like chalking, the importance of caulki
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Exterior
When Do I Need to Paint My Exterior? Part 3: Peeling Paint
Maintaining the exterior of your home in Kansas City is vital for both its aesthetic appeal and its structural integrity. In previous posts, we addressed issues like chalking and the importance of cau
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Exterior
Mission Painting Tips: When do I need to paint my exterior (Part 2): Is caulking that important? Why?
When it comes to maintaining your home’s exterior, caulking is a crucial yet often overlooked component. In this post, we’ll explore the importance of caulking and why it plays a vital role in the lon
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Exterior
When Do I Need to Paint My Exterior? Part 1: Chalking
Maintaining the exterior appearance of your home isn't just about aesthetics; it's about ensuring durability and protection against the elements. One of the common issues homeowners face is chalking.
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Exterior
Mission Painting Tips: Navigating the cost of exterior painting in metro Kansas City
Maintaining your home’s exterior isn’t just about looks—it’s much more about safeguarding your investment from nature’s elements. But understanding the costs of exterior painting can feel like navigat
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Exterior
What is the Best Exterior Paint?: Benjamin Moore's Aura® vs. Sherwin-Williams' Emerald Rain Refresh®
Choosing the right exterior paint is pivotal for safeguarding your home against Kansas City's unpredictable climate. Today, we're comparing two top contenders: Benjamin Moore's Aura® and Sherwin-Willi
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Color
White Before Labor Day: 30 Different Shades of White for Your Home Exterior Paint Project
We want to clear the air and address white before Labor Day. (See what we did there?) When your home exterior paint project is on the line, it’s not imperative you get the right shade of weight. But t
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Choosing a Contractor
What’s in a Review? Why Customer Feedback is Crucial to finding the Best Painter Near Me
We have a saying at Mission Painting: “Reviews matter because people matter.” If it were the other way around, we’d have a problem in our hands. We don’t serve people just to get good reviews. We get
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Hiring Tips
Working with Integrity: Why Communication is KEY for any Good Painting Contractor
If you’re a homeowner, you know the subject of this following post all too well. If you’re not yet a homeowner, take notes as we communicate a valuable life lesson. What is the lesson, you ask? Well,
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Color
Our 5 Top Exterior Paint Colors for 2021 and a Salute to Those Who Have Served
Every year, the American public wants to know about trends. With the advent of social media, we know some trends are here today and gone tomorrow. But when it comes to paint trends, we know it’s not j
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Exterior
A View from Above: How Drone Footage of Our Exterior Painting Projects Reveal Homes in a New Light
You’ve heard the phrase “seeing is believing.” As Mission Painting pursues professional painting and personalized service in Kansas City, we know that visible results mean so much when it comes to cus
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Our Mission
Forgotten Children Worldwide // A Deeper Dive into the Mission Behind Our Painting
There is a growing awareness, in the United States of America, of the atrocity that is human trafficking. Many are already aware of drug trafficking and the lasting, damaging effects on individuals. B
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Our Mission
Our Mission, Vision, and Values // A C12 Group Business
In the past, we’ve mentioned areas of professional development for our team. We believe in enhancing our internal culture so that we can best serve our customers. There are a number of ways we do this
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Company News
Our 2020 Mission & New Year Vision. Painting Through a Pandemic.
We’re grateful to all our customers who enlisted the help of Mission Painting in 2020. We look forward to a New Year ahead with promise for our community and country where we can continue to bounce ba
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Home Improvement
Manage Your Time. Eliminate Distraction. Beautify Your Home.
For most painting companies, “busy season” hits its peak in the summer months. After reflecting on this wild (yet still busy) past few months, we want to let you all in on some time-management tips fo
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Painting Tips
No Runs. No Drips. No Errors. Three Promises for Your Home.
"Not only will we follow through with your painting needs, we will go the extra mile to ensure your home is a better place than when we found it."
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Our Mission
Do You Support a Nonprofit in Kansas City? Paint-It Forward for a Chance to Win Them FREE Painting Services
This month, we have partnered with Life 88.5 Radio Station to partner for a special opportunity.
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Home Improvement
Why Your Business Needs a New Coat of Paint. And Yes, That Might Very Well Mean Your Home.
Never underestimate a switch in scenery when you feel stuck. Consider how a new paint job could enhance your business today.
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Choosing a Contractor
What’s in a Review? 3 Reasons to Care What People Say About Your Business
In a technological world, we have seen “word-of-mouth” get taken to an entirely new level with something that can make or break a business: customer reviews. The title of this blog post begs the quest
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Home Improvement
Sell Your House Fast: 7 People You Need On Your Team
Note: This is a guest post originally published on Redfin. Reach out to us if you have any more questions on how to prepare to sell your home! So, you’ve decided to sell your home. Congratulations! Be
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Our Mission
7 Ways You Can Help End Human Trafficking and How Our Painting Expertise Aids Women and Children in Need
July 30th is recognized as World Day Against Trafficking. Last week, we recognized this day as a Mission Painting team, as its integral to the “Mission” side of our business. Human trafficking is an a
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Company News
Holiday Lighting in July and A Big Mission Painting Update
On Tuesday of last week, we sent out an exciting email newsletter. If you’re not signed up for our monthly newsletter, this link will take you to a brief entry form. Our Mission Painting newsletter of
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Home Improvement
How to Increase Property Value by Using Paint
When you envision house renovations, you might picture tearing down walls, breathing in dust and debris, or the cost of building materials. How do you remodel your house without destroying it in the p
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Interior
One Detail You CAN’T Miss After a Summer Interior Paint Job
Give your family new paint AND fresh air this summer.
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Our Mission
The Number One Summer Home Improvement Task Plus Our Black Lives Matter Response
What a thorough cleaning is to spring, a fresh coat of paint is to summer.
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Interior
On the Inside That Counts: Interior Painting and Safely Conducting Your Home Improvements
What do these times mean for professional interior painting?
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Company News
Online Estimates and Professional Development in Quarantine
In 2020, we will continue to serve the Greater Kansas City Metro through excellent painting jobs. But to truly deliver, it takes a team.
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Company News
COVID Update & Color Delivery
What a month it has been. Our globe has been rocked by a worldwide pandemic, and every business has been affected in some way or another. A few weeks away from the blog, Mission Painting knows it’s ti
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Company News
Arizona Recap: Mission Painting at the Contractors EXPO
The goal is more than a satisfied customer – the goal is to enhance your community, for the better, through quality painting.
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Company News
Growing and Gleaning at The Painting Contractors Association Conference 2020
At Mission Painting, we wake up every day ready for two things: pursuing excellence and glorifying God.
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Our Mission
How Mission Painting is Creating Better Neighborhoods, and Six Ways You Can Too
Learn more about our vision for better neighborhoods and how you can contribute to the cause!
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Company News
Mission Painting, A Fresh Decade and Our Industry-Leading Warranty
Learn more about our five-year interior and exterior warranty!
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Farrow & Ball's New Color Collection
Over two centuries ago, Werner’s Nomenclature of Colours was published as the ultimate guide to the classification of colors in nature. Werner’s Nomenclature has been used by artists, scientists, muse
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Holiday Lighting Do’s and Don’ts
Tis the season for eggnog, gifts, nativities, Santa, reindeer, carolers, and candlelight services. It is also the season for holiday parties and lighting up your neighborhood in the most festive
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Looking to hire a painting contractor? Don't forget these details.
Hiring someone to work on your home can be difficult, stressful, and time consuming if you don't know the right questions to ask. At Mission Painting and Home Improvements, we want to help take some o
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How much will my Commercial Painting job cost?
There is an old saying that you only have one chance to make a first impression. This is incredibly true in the business world. Potential customers will make many decisions based on the impression the
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Wood rot causes and preventative measures
One of the key components to the longevity of your home is the quality and durability of the materials it is built with and the primary material in most homes is wood. Wood is an incredibly versatile
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Is it time to freshen up the exterior of my home or business?
SPRING is almost here! After the long winter, a good question to ask is: “Is it the right time to freshen up or overhaul the exterior of my home or business?” Here are 3 things that may help with that
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Time to throw out the popcorn
At Mission Painting and Home Improvements we strive to not only provide you a hassle-free home painting experience but also provide you with direction to tackle some of the DIY jobs you might choose t
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2019 Colors of the Year
At Mission Painting and Home Improvements, we pride ourselves on making your painting experience hassle-free from the selection of a paint color to the completion of your project. To help this happen
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Are you painting on a firm foundation?
Do you have the right foundation? No, we are not talking about the foundation of your home. We are talking about the right primer for your paint job. Just like building on a firm foundation is necess
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8 Do’s and Don’ts of Accent walls
Accent walls are an incredible opportunity to emphasize and add excitement to your living space. From a subtle accent to a high impact change, an accent wall can add just the right amount of bang your
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Making the most of the space you have…regardless of size
Whether you are in a starter home, an apartment, or an older home chances are you have a room or two that you think are just too small to do anything with. We want you to know that regardless of room
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5 Bold ways to use color
Winter has arrived and while snow is beautiful, it is often marked by a gray, dreary sky, short and overcast days, and colder temperatures. Many people experience a change in mood due to the weather,
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Painting your entire interior? Let us help you prioritize your to-do list.
One of the best ways to give your home an updated look is with a fresh coat of paint. For some people, that is an easy project. Often, our customers will leave home for a few days while the work is ge
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How light effects color.
There are many important factors when selecting the right color for your room but one that many people overlook is lighting. Are you going to have a lot of natural light or primarily artificial lighti
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3 Simple Tips For Starting Your Next Project
Whether you are completely remodeling of your home or just a touching up of a specific room you will have to decide how to decorate from the myriad of options out there. Do you go bold? Do you work wi
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The Exterior Painting Season- What time in the season is too late to paint?
Autumn is here, finally! We love summer for a variety of reasons: summer vacations, time at the pool, summer BBQs, etc. Along with these enjoyable activities comes blistering heat, especially here in
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Which paint sheen is the right paint sheen for your home painting project?
At Mission Painting and Home Improvements, we not only strive for a hassle-free customer experience, but we also hope to provide our customers with some educational hints along the way. After selectin
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How a perfect wall finish is accomplished.
At Mission Painting and Home Improvements, we not only strive for you to have a hassle-free home improvement experience, but we also want the end-product to be all you envisioned and potentially even
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Paint Color. Does it affect how you feel?
At Mission Painting and Home Improvements, we have found that a person’s favorite color is often a key determining factor in the selection of the color palette for their home. What most people don’t r
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Am I being treated fairly by my contractor? Are their prices too HIGH?
One of the things that can kill a business quickly is a lack of integrity. At Mission Painting and Home Improvements, we pride ourselves on being constantly above board in our dealings with clients an
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Mission Painting helps you take the guess work out of picking the “RIGHT" paint color.
We know your pain. We’ve been there. Sometimes picking a paint color for you home can be a daunting experience. You’re unsure of how the final color will look on your house, and after it’s painted, it
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How to pick the right white for your home
Here at Mission Painting and Home Improvements we have learned that finding the “right white” is an obstacle for many of our customers. Why is this? White is the one of the most common colors selected
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Preparation, it’s the Name of the Game
Hello all! Welcome to my inaugural blog post. When you are considering hiring a professional like Mission Painting and Home Improvements to complete an interior painting project on your home you may t
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Sherwin-Williams 2019 Colormix Forecast Is Here
One of the goals of Mission Painting and Home Improvements is to keep you up to date on the latest trends and best practices in the painting and home improvement industry. This is the 2019 Color Forec
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Simple And Safe Ways To Care For Your Stained Kitchen And Bathroom Cabinets
Your stained kitchen and bathroom cabinets really take a beating. From grease splatters to liquid spills to dishwasher steam your kitchen cabinets are regularly exposed to varying temperatures and mes
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3 simple steps to get your deck ready for this 4th of July
It is that time of year again. Cookouts, family get-togethers and fireworks…the 4th of July is upon us. For many, having people over is a yearly occurrence. This is especially true if you are the on
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The Top Colors to Sell Your Home with Interior Painting
When you’re looking for interior painters in Overland Park, you might have a home sale on your mind! Preparing to put your house on the market often involves interior painting. Not only is this a cost
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When Is the Best Time to Do Exterior Painting in Kansas for My Home?
Does your home’s exterior need some updating? Providing the fresh facelift your home needs when it comes to exterior painting can transform your home. So whether you’re planning to enjoy your home for
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4 Signs It’s Time for House Painting in Overland Park
When was the last time you painted your home in Overland Park? Although experts say painting every 5-10 years is a good rule of thumb, you should be aware of the signs that you need to paint sooner. I
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Residential Painting Secrets Only the Pros in Overland Park Know
For a painting job that looks as professional and as flawless as possible, you need to get in on the secrets of the pros for your home painting. Whether you’re hiring a residential painting company in
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Hiring Tips
How to Hire the Right Painter in Overland Park
Getting your house painted is absolutely an investment. In fact, a fresh coat of interior or exterior paint can change the entire look and feel of your home. If you plan on selling your home, paint is
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