About Archie Deese

Thank you for considering Atlanta's Paint Doctor. I started this company to make every painting project simple and predictable, and I still work with clients directly. It would mean a lot to earn your trust. Learn more about us

Benjamin Moore Updates EcoSpec Product Line

Commercial Latex, VOC Free Using new, patented waterborne colorants, Benjamin Moore has reformulated its veteran EcoSpec brand as a VOC-free coating for commercial use. Unlike its predecessor, EcoSpec WB is available in all of Benjamin Moore’s 3,300+ colors. Low odor and fast drying, it comes in a primer and three [...]

2010-01-08T11:02:33-05:00January 8, 2010|

Cracking Down on Unlicensed General Contractors

CA Toughens Contractor Laws Unlicensed California contractors now face jail time and stiff fines under new laws that took effect Jan. 1. Assembly Bill 370 increases the penalties for unlicensed contracting that are identified in Business & Professions (B&P) Code Section 7028. Currently, a first conviction for contracting without a [...]

2010-01-06T09:28:01-05:00January 6, 2010|

Color Matching

Today I was in a local Sherwin Williams talking with the manager after a customer came in with little to no information on a color that happened to be in their head. The problem here is that if the color is in your head how is your local paint store [...]

2009-04-08T08:35:38-04:00April 8, 2009|

Color Schedules, Why They Are a Must

Well today I ran into a common problem for homeowners, what color and finish did they paint last time?????  Often times we are called in to a repaint and the customer doesn't want to change colors because they love the color the room is currently painted. Problem, they don't know [...]

2009-04-07T14:22:06-04:00April 7, 2009|

Painting Tips for Doing it Yourself

House Painting Tips: You probably want a classy home interior paint job without spending too much money.  Well if you must do it yourself then refer to the following tips for interior house painting. Interior house painting, is more than just rolling your preferred shade of paint color unto your walls. Knowing [...]

2009-03-31T18:05:37-04:00March 31, 2009|

ALWAYS Sample New Paint Colors

Once again today I dealt with a customer who just knew the colors they picked were the ones that they wanted. This is not a problem when you have tested the colors but if you have not watch out! I called to verify colors and the customer was sure of [...]

2009-03-21T21:12:44-04:00March 21, 2009|

Paint Sheens

The common question of what type of paint can I clean?  Well any sheen other than a flat is marketed as washable.  From manufacturer to manufacturer you need to be careful.  An eggshell in one company’s particular product line is not the equivalent to another.  We always recommend that you [...]

2008-12-02T09:48:12-05:00December 2, 2008|

The Paint Doctor Is In

As seen in First Home Atlanta Magazine: You think slapping on a coat of paint is simple, right? Just brush it on, and you're good to go? Not so, says Archie Deese, also known as Atlanta's Paint Doctor. "There's a lot you can do with paint," Deese says, "which also [...]

2007-11-15T14:17:27-05:00November 15, 2007|