STEP ONE: Figure out precisely what you want to do. Survey your house and examine the following aspects: Exterior: Check for peeling paint or cracks. These can cause rot due to moisture. If your house does have damage, like rot, you’ll need to repair it before you can start painting. Give your home a once-over for termites or other pests. If you notice that any parts of the exterior sound hollow or look like they’re infested, get an exterminator to check it out.   Windows and doors: Check for air leaks and cracks. You’ll want to seal any gaps with caulk to pr ..read more

Winter brings with it a picturesque snowy landscape, but it also ushers in potential challenges for homeowners. One of the lesser-known yet significant threats is the formation of ice dams in gutters. These frozen barriers can wreak havoc on your home, causing water to seep into the interior leading to the need for extensive repairs and painting. WHAT ARE ICE DAMS: Ice dams form when snow on the roof melts and refreezes at the edge, creating a dam-like structure. This process is often exacerbated by inadequate insulation and ventilation in the attic, causing heat to escape and melt the snow ..read more

When scheduling maintenance an important factor to consider is the interruption time to your facility operations. When painting any space it is essentially unusable for normal activity until painting is complete. Knowing how to reduce interruption time and produce a quality outcome is important. Here are a few things to consider when scheduling your project that can help reduce interruption time: 1)    Paint and coating selection can have a major impact on scheduling. Using top-quality materials can double the life of the paint job, in turn reducing the number of interruptions ..read more

What is Proactive Maintenance? Proactive maintenance is planned maintenance that enhances the lifespan of your building’s assets, equipment, and your company infrastructure. Fundamentally, proactive maintenance might be described as the opposite of reactive maintenance. Reactive maintenance operates on a “run-to-failure” philosophy. Proactive maintenance, on the other hand, takes steps to anticipate and resolve problems before they occur. This type of maintenance includes cleaning, painting, carpentry, repairs, replacements, etc. In essence, proactive maintenance addresses the small problems b ..read more

While painting the exterior of your home is typically necessary every 5-7 years, you don’t need to paint the whole exterior of your house to give it a refreshing facelift. With a little bit of paint on your front door, the shutters, and/or the trim, or a new light fixture you can have a striking new look with a fraction of the investment! If painting your entire house is not in the budget right now, here are a few things you can do to get great curb appeal without painting the entire structure. PAINT THE FRONT DOOR Your front door shouldn't be an afterthought. After all, it's the first thing ..read more

The answer is Yes, you can! Painting your bathroom tile is a great way to update your bathroom without the expense of a major remodel. Plus, you can choose from a wide range or colors and patterns that will breath new life into the room. Here’s a few helpful pointers: You can apply paint to most popular types of tile: ceramic, porcelain, natural stone, or even un-glazed quarry tile. But your paint job will last the longest on tiled bathroom surfaces that receive low to moderate exposure to moisture —bathroom floors, walls, and backsplashes. 1) Preparation is Key: Surface Cleaning entails sand ..read more

Looking to fix, maintain, or upgrade the look of concrete at your building or home? Here are a few helpful tips before applying just any coating. Evaluate The Surface - An existing finished concrete surface can offer a variety of clues as to the problems that may be linked to a previous coating application issue. Some common problems are: a) White powdery deposits on the surface of masonry can indicate that salts and water were drawn out of the masonry. b) Peeling, sagging paint is a likely result if concrete surfaces were previously painted when wet. c) Pinholes in the film could result ..read more

Are you thinking of a painting project at your home? Whether you’re preparing to sell, changing your décor, or doing some routine home maintenance, following the tips below can give you the results you desire. First, Determine The Type Of Paint Currently On The Walls/Surface: Not sure if a wall/surface’s existing paint is oil or latex? Soak a cotton ball in rubbing alcohol and rub it in a small area across the wall. If the cotton ball has paint residue, the paint is latex. No paint on the cotton ball? It’s oil-based paint and you will want to use an oil-based primer before painting. Use T ..read more

A lean, efficient warehouse keeps businesses running efficiently, therefore, warehouse organization can make or break a business’s bottom line. Painting is a huge part of effective warehouse design. Painting the interior of any warehouse space can be a major project but it doesn’t have to be disruptive. Knowing when it’s time to paint and preparing the site properly will provide the best results for you, your employees, and your customers. When To Repaint Warehouse Space Paint is fading or peeling - No matter how high quality your interior and exterior paint is, it will eventually fade away ..read more

Many people don’t give much thought to how they store their left-over paint but then they are disappointed when the paint they thought they could use has gone bad or even ruined the space underneath where the can was resting. Properly stored paint will remain usable for at least 5 years. Here's how to make sure the leftover cans from your home projects stay fresh and ready for future touch-ups. Mark It Before putting paint away, mark it with a permanent marker. Include what room and surface the paint was used for, and the name, number, and sheen of the paint. It’s best to mark the side of the ..read more