Renaissance Painting has been down at Science World off and on for a couple of months now painting the interior. It is a two tone colour scheme, with a dark colour on the upper and a lighter colour on the bottom. The interior of the building is very large, with large walls, mechanical systems and [...]
Author Archives: Eric Goodwill
Lead paint can harm children
March 7, 2011 – 2:38 pm
An SFU professor is warning about potential dangers to children during home renovations.
“Owners of old houses could release lead, asbestos and other toxic chemicals when they scrape, burn or chip at lead-based paints and pipes,” Prof. Bruce Lanphear says in a release. “If you scattered dust from removing old paint, you could actually poison a [...]
How to Paint Kitchen Cupboards
March 2, 2011 – 7:02 pm
As a Vancouver Painter I am sometimes asked to paint kitchen cupboards. While time consuming, if done properly the results are amazing, cost effective and green.
As with most painting, the first and most important step is the preparation. With cabinets you need to disassemble all of the cabinets, label all of the doors and safely [...]
What can I do with my tile grout asks Vancouver Condo owner?
February 15, 2011 – 9:42 pm
Almost all homes and condos in Vancouver have tile. Tile has distinct advantages, it is durable, looks great and can be easy to clean. The problem is the grout. Grout is porous, and over time is gets dirty and stained. Eventually as a Vancouver homeowner, you get to the point of asking “what can I [...]
Painting The town Red, or at least one Yaletown Condo
February 9, 2011 – 3:20 am
I recently took on an interior painting job in Vancouver’s Yaletown. My client was mortified when her 8 year old granddaughter entered her condo and said “Gramma, your home looks just like a hospital.” The condo was a pale cool green not unlike something you would have seen in a hospital. So in all fairness [...]
How to Paint the Interior of a Nicotine stained apartment, basement suite or home
February 8, 2011 – 2:20 am
Truth is, most homeowners in Vancouver don’t smoke anymore. Last I heard only 15 percent of Vancouverites actually smoke, on a daily basis, and a lot of smokers do not smoke inside their home even if they do. In the event that you need to paint your home, apartment or you have purchased a home [...]
I see a Red Door
February 4, 2011 – 8:24 pm
Yes, that is a line in a Rolling Stones song; however, in this case I did not want to paint it black. I was recently called by an owner in Vancouver’s Fairview Slopes who was searching for a Vancouver Painter to repaint a door that had oil leaking from the hydraulic door closer. She wanted [...]
Interior Condo Painting Testimonial
January 26, 2011 – 7:45 pm
“Eric is prompt, reliable and trustworthy…all extremely important when hiring on my client’s behalf! Thanks Eric” Patti Ransom Interior Designer from Bachelor Pad Interiors