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Yes, that is my family – well, most of them.  From time to time I get asked, “Are they all yours.”  

I usually say, “Well most of them, I left the ugly ones at home.”

Some people have told me I am quiet and don’t talk much.  But, when it comes to paint, I just can’t contain myself – so I started this blog to keep from talking everyone’s ears off!  I try to write about the questions I get the most so you can find answers while your in your pajamas relaxing at home.  Feel free to call me anytime, I am always willing to tell you about anything I know about paint.  In the meantime, you might be able to find in here.  If you have ideas for me to write about, feel free to email them to office@indianapainting.com.

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Why is my exterior paint fading or peeling?

Why is my exterior paint fading or peeling?

Sep 5, 2024 | ,

Many property owners ask us why there last paint job didn't last as long as they had expected. The answer to this question is not a simple one and not because the causes aren't know, but because there are quite a few factors that involve paint longevity. In the following post, we will explore the various reasons for fading paint and how we, the painting contractor, can help extend the life of your paint job. Preparation All good paint jobs begin with preparing the substrate. In the industry we...

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How much does it cost to paint my exterior?

How much does it cost to paint my exterior?

Aug 1, 2024 | ,

The point of this post is not to tell you how much it costs to paint your exterior, but to give you a good idea of what goes into painting the exterior of a home and how much it costs.  First, we would discuss our process.  Our team begins with pressure washing your home’s exterior.  All the painted and unpainted surfaces should be cleaned thoroughly so the your home looks freshly painted and clean at the end of the job!  Plus, we want to make sure all the faded paint and...

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Why do painting prices vary so much?

Why do painting prices vary so much?

Jul 4, 2024 | , ,

We get quite a few clients ask why painting prices vary so much?  This is always a question I am happy to field because the answer is pretty simple and revealing of a company’s core commitments.  Our two main expenses are labor and materials so let’s talk about those to categories first.  First, let’s examine a company’s materials costs.  What is their baseline materials?  Many companies with lower cost quotes use an entry level material.  We often call these top...

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Behr i300 Commercial Interior Paint

Behr i300 Commercial Interior Paint

Jun 13, 2024 | ,

Like a lot of contractors, I never considered using Behr for commercial interior painting jobs.  First, it comes from a box store so it must be a residential or homeowner thing, right!  Boy was I wrong!  During the pandemic of 2020 and the shortages of the last few years, we started looking for ways to augment our supply chain to keep paint flowing so we didn’t have to tell our customers we couldn’t fulfill our commitment to them because we couldn’t get paint.  We tried a lot of avenues, but...

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Why is my exterior paint failing? CMU Buildings

Why is my exterior paint failing? CMU Buildings

May 30, 2024 | ,

When it comes to exterior paint, we get a lot of questions about paint failure.  Most of these failures are on concrete block or CMU (CMU=concrete masonry unit) buildings. Large CMU commercial buildings must be painted and repainted correctly in order to get a long lasting, protective paint job.  First, I’ll go over how to correctly paint and repaint these types of buildings. New CMU Prep Most painters who are experienced will tell you that it takes 7 to 30 days for the masonry...

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PPG Acri-Shield Exterior

PPG Acri-Shield Exterior

May 16, 2024 | ,

PRODUCT DETAILS Acri-Shield® Max Exterior is a premium quality, urethane modified, exterior house paint. The advanced formula can be used as little as 60 minutes before the threat of rain, and in both normal and marginal, above freezing conditions when a low temperature cure is required to form a proper film.  Acri-Shield® Max provides a 7 year Portersept® Mildew Proof* Warranty (available in all sheens).  This paint and primer delivers exceptional hide and coverage and offers...

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Commercial Vinyl Wallcovering

Commercial Vinyl Wallcovering

May 2, 2024 | ,

With astounding regularity people wince when you say the words wallpaper or wallcovering.  I’m not sure if it is due to this disgust that most word processors  don’t even recognize the word wallcovering.  Go ahead and try it out, you’ll get the red squiggly underline that says this isn’t a real word!  I think I can tell you why most people feel this way - how many great wallcovering jobs have you seen.  Probably a lot of them, but they are unremarkable when compared to...

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PPG Ultralast

PPG Ultralast

Apr 18, 2024 | ,

I’ve been wanting to write a product spotlight on PPG Ultralast for some time now.  We’ve been using this product for a little over a year now and I can’t think of really anything bad to say about it.  Ultralast is PPG’s new ultra premium (I know, how many superlatives can we think of!) paint that is supposed to specialize is scuff resistance and cleanable.  The literature tells us they’ve incorporated technology from the automotive paint industry.  While I am sure this is...

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What should I do if my painting contractor doesn’t do a good job?

What should I do if my painting contractor doesn’t do a good job?

Apr 4, 2024 | ,

Sitting at one of my favorite Downton Indy work spots, I couldn’t help but notice same really poor panting had recently taken place.  I started to ask myself, what if this was our team that did this?  How would I want my customer to respond?  Unfortunately, we see too much of this and most building owners and facility managers probably just chalk it up to “well, it’s bad, but most people won’t notice” or “we’ll fix it next year during our repaint.”  This is problematic on a few levels. First,...

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Can I paint FRP (fiberglass reinforced panel)?

Can I paint FRP (fiberglass reinforced panel)?

Mar 7, 2024 |

Many business owners install FRP (fiberglass reinforced panel) in an effort to get a durable and cleanable protective panel for their wall in high traffic areas and wet walls in janitors closets and restrooms.  Unfortunately, these panels have a few drawbacks.  The first is that they will yellow over time.  The second is that while they are very durable, they are not stain proof. If you get automotive grease, cooking oils, skin oils, or other contaminants, they are very...

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Can I paint over my stained wood trim and doors?

Can I paint over my stained wood trim and doors?

Feb 22, 2024 |

When clients call us for interior painting, one of the questions we often get is whether it is possible to paint over stained woodwork.  The short answer is yes, you can absolutely paint over stained trim and doors. Today’s coating technologies make almost any surface paintable.  Converting your stained wood to painted wood is time consuming and takes an expensive primer, but if you are willing to put the effort in or pay a professional to do it, it is not only possible, but can make quite a...

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How much will it cost to pressure wash my house and driveway?

How much will it cost to pressure wash my house and driveway?

Feb 8, 2024 | ,

It’s been a rather warm winter here in Central Indiana and with Spring just around the corner (okay, maybe seven weeks isn’t close enough for some of us) our thoughts turn to all those Spring projects we want to get to!  Pressure washing our home and driveway is usually at the top of my list.  Get the exterior of the house and visible parts of the property not only looking good, but ready to take on all that the late Spring and Summer weather has to throw at it.  Concrete needs to be cleaned...

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