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Just in case you couldn’t find the answers you are looking for on the other pages of our website, we tackle some of the hard and obscure questions here.  Our team is here to help you make the best decision you can for your next painting project.  So whether you are a business owner wanting to get the exterior of your business painted or you are a homeowner wanting to refinish your deck, our team has handled a wide variety of painting projects.  You can look through our blog posts to find the answers you need or you can search for a particular topic in the search box for the quickest results.

How much should my commercial office space cost to paint?

How much should my commercial office space cost to paint?

Feb 10, 2023 | ,

Whether you are a business owner managing your own space or a facility manager and you’ve been asked to get the office area painted, you’ve probably wondered how much it costs to paint your office space. While many variables go into a commercial estimate of this sort, we are always happy to give you some idea of what you can expect. First, a little about the process. During our estimate visit, we will discuss the goals you are wanting to achieve such as are you want minimal interruption to...

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How do I pick the right paint colors?

How do I pick the right paint colors?

Feb 3, 2023 |

One question we always get is how do I pick the right colors. There is no easy answer to this question. Some people love pastels, other love the deep bold colors, some like the cool soothing colors, and others like the warm earth tones. The best way to think about the color you will want is to think about the space you are dealing with and the mood or affect you want to produce. If a room is filled with light and large, you have more freedom to experiment with a wider palette of colors. If...

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How much will it cost to paint my restaurant?

How much will it cost to paint my restaurant?

Jan 27, 2023 | ,

Of all the commercial spaces we paint, restaurants present the most challenges, but this is why you need to hire a specialist. First, most restaurants are open for more hours than retail - often from 6am to around 9pm. This leaves a narrow window of 10pm to 5am for painting. Second, restaurants are not configured in ways that make easy access to walls and soffits. Finally, but not the least of the restaurant entrepreneurs concerns, is what type of paint should be used and how much will it cost...

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Is Your Contractor Overexposed?

Is Your Contractor Overexposed?

Jan 20, 2023 | ,

Warren Buffet once said that you only find out who has been swimming naked when the tide goes out. Over my short 46 years of life, I’ve seen the tide go out more than I can count on both hands. Some have been recessions and some have been more personal. The current crisis would be one example and we have all looked around and found a few “exposed” folks around us. It has been a very sad reality of our current time. Not all of them were the chronically broke type either. So how do you prepare...

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Searching for Greatness

Searching for Greatness

Jan 13, 2023 | ,

Early on in our company’s life, I was keenly aware of my inability to build a company. This is probably normal. Most men feel it when they marry or have their first child – at least I did. How was I to build a company that could survive all the hard times that would inevitably come? It was an inescapable question. How do you build a truly great company? Better yet, what does it mean to be a “great” company? I mean, if you listen to Trump, everyone is great, but even Dash from the Incredibles...

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The Low Bid

The Low Bid

Jan 6, 2023 | ,

In the world of commercial construction, competition is king. How many projects have you lost to a lower bidder? How many of those lost bids did you know that your bid offered more value, but the price was higher. This is a common story and a common problem. Too often, the problem isn’t our price, but in our presentation and salesmanship. If the customer only sees two bids on paper with very little to distinguish the two, how would he know the value you offer over your competitor? We are savvy...

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Emerald Urethane Trim Enamel

Emerald Urethane Trim Enamel

Dec 30, 2022 |

Many paint suppliers spin off new products from existing ones that are just glorified enhancements to their existing product line. We almost never trust a new product release without first using it and seeing if it stands the test of time. Emerald Urethane Trim Enamel is an exception to this rule. It has been a game-changer for our company. It is tougher than DTM and is quite fade resistant. It can be used on interior and exterior trim and metal items. It cures hard enough to resist...

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