Limewash, White Wash, or German Schmear?

May182024

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Have you ever wondered what the difference is between the unique Limewash finishes we offer and specialize in versus White Wash or German Schmear? Or considered how your brick home would look with a completely new and updated look?

Thanks to our expertise and growing reputation in the Greater Lexington area, we’ve been receiving numerous calls about White Wash and German Schmear finishes, intrigued by our stunning limewash transformations like the one below for Tracy Frye and Stephen McGinnis.

With our extensive experience in utilizing Italian limewash techniques and products from a company called Romabio, we have established a strong reputation over the past five years because of the many homes we have treated. Our partnership with Romabio has allowed us to become the sole Romabio-approved and designated Contractor in this area, enabling us to apply their diverse range of products for transforming and updating brick homes.

I want to direct you to an article published by Romabio to help customers distinguish between Limewash, White Wash, and German Schmear. What you will discover in this article is that Limewash can serve to create each of these other finishes in a much more cost-effective and sustainable way. You will see pictures to show you.

Click here to read the Romabio article.

Spoiler Alert! At the end of the article, Romabio includes a link you can click to fill out a form so they can recommend to you via email a Romabio-Approved Pro in your area to do the work you request.

You can go ahead and fill out the form if you wish, but you may as well just give us a call for a free estimate since Romabio is going to send you an email suggesting you contact us. You can call us today to schedule an appointment at 859-321-7344.

We hope to see you soon to show you what’s possible with your home.

Categories: Decorating Ideas, Home Painting & Remodeling, Limewash NewsBy Keith Zafren May 18, 2024

“My Three Sons quoted us for a variety of work, including exterior painting and soffit repair. They were extremely professional, kind, and responsive through the whole process. Their team is friendly and easy to work with, and we are happy to recommend them to friends.” – Ryan H., 5 Star Google Review

Ryan HughesGoogle Review

“I got quotes from three different painting companies: $380 with no explanation of how the work would be done; $200 with some explanation; and My Three Sons’ quote of $297 with a calm, detailed and clearly presented plan for treating the rust and painting the vent. Owner Keith Zafren kept in touch with me by phone and email before he went to my house; after he looked at this very small project when he again explained what he would do and when he planned to do it; after he got the first coat on (and sent pictures); and when the job was finished. He even sent a picture of my pathetic porch and offered to write a quote for staining. Keith requested a partial payment for the materials, and within a week, the job was done. HUGE IMPROVEMENT. I would definitely recommend him and would use him again. This is the second time I’ve used Angie’s List for finding and contracting with a service provider, and I have been thoroughly pleased with both.“

Angie’s List ReviewAngie's List

‘Keith is hands-down the best contractor I’ve ever worked with. He’s prompt, communicates exceptionally well, very courteous and service oriented. His company motto is “Your Satisfaction is our Motivation”, which is exactly how they operate. From my first call for an estimate through the final walkthrough after completion, Keith and his crew were top notch; on schedule every day, worked late as needed, and accommodated changes. I highly recommend them, and will call upon Keith for our future painting needs.“

Aaron Welch, IT Solutions

“I found My Three Sons on the Internet while looking for someone to repair water damage from a leaky roof. This repair was not just for painting – there was significant damage to the old lathing that old buildings have. This damage was very significant particularly because it had occurred on a building built in 1908. My problem is that I am in Lexington only once a month and needed someone who was trustworthy and would do what they said they would do – without me there to supervise the work progress on a day-to-day basis. As one meets Keith, the owner, you can tell right away that he is a man of character and is honest. I saw the final results this past weekend while in Lexington and they are very nice. I highly recommend My Three Sons for any repair and painting needs you may have.“

Tom Rubino, Florida Dentist

“Painters in Lexington – My Three Sons Professional Painting Services. We hired this company to stain our deck. It’s a new deck that we spent a lot of time (and $$) to build, so we wanted the initial staining to be done well to protect our investment. We got numerous bids and while My Three Sons was not the lowest price, they were an easy choice for our project. The initial estimate process was very professional, knowledgeable, and plan clearly explained. Follow-up calls were not done in an annoying/pestering way. When it was time to move forward, the communication moved to a different person, but the transition was smooth with no drop in customer service. The project started exactly when promised, the crew on-site was professional, stayed busy, and communicated very clearly when they were leaving both days for what to expect next. We’ve had our share of bad experiences with contractors not showing, communicating, poor quality, etc. My Three Sons has been the best contractor experience that we have ever had. When we’re ready for our next painting/staining project, we’ll definitely return to this company!“

Kris MillerLexington KY

“I am impressed with Keith’s follow up. They had refinished my decks about two years ago, and one of the decks began showing accelerated age at the end of last year. I contacted Keith and he promptly came out to see for himself. Not only did he come, but he brought the manufacturer rep of the product used. They agreed that the deck did not represent what they expected in terms of quality. He scheduled a time that day to come back out, strip, and redo the entire deck. He said it was the right thing to do. Thank you very much for your exceptional follow up!”

Joe Mahr

“It is a pleasure for us to say this company did an amazing job on our project. Their capabilities far outweigh anything I could ever say about the quality of work performed. I highly recommend these painters in Lexington for any job no matter the size of the project.” (Tuscany, Hamburg)

Allen & LoJean VarneyLexington KY

“The company’s employees arrived promptly as scheduled. They spent two full days doing prep work, and went far beyond our expectations in that regard. They were very professional and friendly. The painting was impeccably done the time promised. They were very considerate and maintained a clean workplace. Although it might be possible to find less expensive painters, it would not be possible to beat the price for the level of quality they delivered. We were very pleased with the company and its employees.“

Angie’s List ReviewAngie's List

“From the presentation to the finished repairs, My Three Sons completed the listed proposal with excellence. Our team leader was Roma, his attention to detail was impressive. We had several different repairs as well as an exterior paint job. We are so pleased with the results and the care that was given to the work area before and after completion. When it comes to painters in the Lexington area, we look forward to working with this company again.” – Beth J., 5 Star Google Review

Beth JohnsonGoogle Review

“Angel and crew were fantastic! The entire process was seamless. Crews were polite, informative, and professional throughout the entire time. I wouldn’t hesitate to use My Three Sons painting in Lexington – they did what they quoted, were prompt, and spent time explaining any issues that came up. We will, and have already, recommended My Three Sons Painting to friends.” – Julie K., 5 Star Google Review

Julia KraskaGoogle Review

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My Three Sons Professional Painting Services

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Gary Gaffield

17:10 15 Mar 18

I just had four rooms painted by My Three Sons and they did an incredible job. Quick, neat, careful, well organized, conscientious, polite, always on time, and they did a beautiful job. I've never had a better experience with painters and have never had a project look so good. Travis, the crew leader, was always professional and a real pleasure to work with, the kind of person I was happy to trust with my home. Though they didn't submit the lowest bid, their price was very fair and very competitive and their thoroughness in assessing the job and preparing their estimate was impressive, head and shoulders above any of the others I called. It made it easy to choose them for the job. Keith, the owner, even helped pick out the colors.

Nancy Olson

21:14 16 Jan 18

We are so pleased with the work performed by My Three Sons Professional Painting. They painted the entire interior of our home and transformed our home. Travis and his crew were such a pleasure to have around, worked really hard, and cleaned up after themselves at the end of every work day. They certainly cared about doing a good job for us, and it was reflected in the finished product. During the middle of the project, we went out of town for a week. We felt very safe leaving them in our home knowing that they could be trusted with the keys to our home and that they would not cut corners on the job while we were away. Keith was so great to work with and followed up on every question or concern we had. We are happy that we chose My Three Sons Painting to do our job and will certainly call on them for any future painting projects we might have.

Leigh Wells

19:34 15 Mar 18

My Three Sons Painting never lets us down. We recently had our kitchen cabinets redone. They took so much time preparing them before painting and it shows. They turned out beautiful!! This was not the first time we have hired My Three Sons Painting and it definitely won't be the last!

UK Rehab

14:45 29 Sep 17

I found My Three Sons online. They painted a door and frame, patched and painted a wall, and sanded, primed, and painted an unfinished fireplace mantel. Keith, the owner, was amazing. He was always on time, detailed with his assessment of the project, explained everything thoroughly, and was in contact with me regularly throughout the process. Best of all, Keith was able to schedule me in for the NEXT DAY - a SATURDAY since my project was fairly small and he had an employee willing to work a weekend. Keith came over the day painting began and went over the to-do list with the painter personally. He brought all of the supplies needed and checked in with me each day to make sure I was satisfied with the work. If I contacted him with a question, I heard back from him within minutes. You couldn't ask for a nicer, more professional guy. I felt like he genuinely cared that I was not only happy with the work, but the entire experience. I also felt that they made my time and schedule a priority. Ben, the painter who did the work was great as well. He showed up when he said he would, worked efficiently, was very neat, and was very courteous and polite. He did a wonderful job. Based on the above, I really have no reason to look for another painting company. I trust My Three Sons and plan to use them for all of our painting needs in the future.

Susan Parker Weatherford

10:09 01 Oct 17

My Three Sons Professional Painting came highly recommended to me by several neighbors and friends. The bid was accurate, the work was done as soon as my other contractors finished the exterior construction, and the painters were professional, efficient and kind. Keith and his whole crew were a pleasure to work with. My entire house looks just wonderful and I get great comments all the time from neighbors about what a nice job they did! I would highly recommend My Three Sons Professional Painting for interior or exterior painting on your home.

Mike Anderson

17:07 23 Nov 19

We originally obtained three bids to paint the interior of our house. Unfortunately, we elected to go with a local franchise of a national company that was less expensive. The online reviews were positive and a friend had used them with good results. This turned out to be one of the biggest mistakes we have made. Be aware that reviews may be crew-specific. Some of the individuals sent to paint our home were careless and borderline incompetent. We had to clean for about two hours each night after they left and the end result was much worse than if I had done the job myself. We then contacted Keith at My Three Sons to come in and paint the woodwork. I cannot express the difference between the two companies. Geyner and Christopher have cared for our home like it was their own. The workmanship is fantastic. These gentlemen are professionals and take pride in their craft; totally unlike our previous experience. I give My Three Sons my highest recommendation. Keith is a man of integrity and stands behind his company’s work. We will not waste our time with bids for our next painting job. I will consider no one else.

Sam Pruden

22:00 03 Dec 19

I wanted to commend My Three Sons Professional Painting Services (Painters in Lexington) for the job they did on the outside of my house. I hated the color of the brick and had tried to remedy by having someone else dye the brick; it looked like he had put graffiti on my house. Keith, the owner, did some research on what I could do to fix it. We decided on a lime wash paint and it looks great. I have had several compliments within just a few days. I will use them for any painting needs in the future as well

Al Creque

21:04 21 Oct 19

My Three Sons Professional Painting did excellent work at our home. We had our master bathroom, front entry and door, and our garage door painted. They always showed up on time, worked conscientiously, and the results were fantastic. Very professional job. I highly recommend them for any painting around your home.

Lechia Robinson

22:40 09 Oct 19

My Three Sons Painting painted several pieces of trim work and a small bedroom for me. I am very satisfied with with the end result. Keith Zafren, Ryan, Terry and Justin were all very professional, competent, friendly and polite. Thank you Keith, Ryan, Justin and Terry for the excellent work!I will be calling on you again.

Monica Scott

00:50 18 Jul 19

Keith and his team from My Three Sons EXCEEDED EXPECTATIONS in every which way! We are extremely satisfied with the outcome of the interior paint provided by My Three Sons and enjoyed working with the staff each day. Very kind, very professional, and worth every penny. Thank you, Keith and your wonderful staff!

J Waldmann

20:39 10 Feb 21

I hired My Three Sons to remove the textured ceilings in a new home I purchased in December 2020. The job was sizable, requiring the removal of approximately 3400 square feet of textured surface. Tony, our project manager, successfully finished the job over a relatively short period with great care and attention to detail. Looking at our ceilings now, you would never know they were once textured--they are perfectly smooth, pristine, and look original to the house. Moreover, the removal of the texture brightened the light in our home significantly and modernized the overall look immediately. I can't say enough about how professional My Three Sons was or what a great job they did. Amongst all the many, large-scale projects we tackled in our new home, refinishing the ceilings resulted in one of our favorite finished products and it is something we are so glad we did with My Three Sons.

Ava Taylor

21:51 05 Dec 20

We could not be happier with the quality of the work. The ceilings went from textured to absolutely flawless and smooth. The work was done in a very professional manner. There was virtually no dust and extra care was taken to protect floors and furnishings. They were prompt and the work was completed in an amazing timeline. We highly recommend My Three Sons to smooth out textured ceilings and also paint.Ava and Ken Taylor

Vivian C

16:24 19 Jan 21

With these painters in Lexington you get what you pay for - a premium result done by courteous professionals who care about your satisfaction and your property. Great communication kept us informed along the way. Highly recommend

Kris Miller

16:33 15 Oct 20

Painters in Lexington - My Three Sons Professional Painting Services. We hired this company to stain our deck. It’s a new deck that we spent a lot of time (and $$) to build, so we wanted the initial staining to be done well to protect our investment. We got numerous bids and while My Three Sons was not the lowest price, they were an easy choice for our project. The initial estimate process was very professional, knowledgeable, and plan clearly explained. Follow-up calls were not done in an annoying/pestering way. When it was time to move forward, the communication moved to a different person, but the transition was smooth with no drop in customer service. The project started exactly when promised, the crew on-site was professional, stayed busy, and communicated very clearly when they were leaving both days for what to expect next. We’ve had our share of bad experiences with contractors not showing, communicating, poor quality, etc. My Three Sons has been the best contractor experience that we have ever had. When we’re ready for our next painting/staining project, we’ll definitely return to this company!

Nancy Jones

14:23 14 Nov 20

We had our house limewashed and we couldn’t be happier with the results. My Three Sons painting knew exactly what we were looking for. If you are looking for Lexington painters contact them. They were so helpful and easy to work with. We had a certain look we wanted and they were glad to repaint and rewash as much as needed to get the exact finished product.

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