I have to admit that in my first post on how to paint a textured “popcorn” ceiling in Vancouver I made a small mistake that I need to correct.
I said that you could paint the ceiling with a flat Alkyd, (oil). You can’t. The reason is that there are new laws governing VOC’s or Volatile [...]
Author Archives: Eric Goodwill
Flat oil for your textured Vancouver ceiling
January 26, 2011 – 3:35 am
Vancouver Condo Painting Testimonial
January 26, 2011 – 3:26 am
“I highly recommend Eric to anyone who is looking to get their place painted with high quality and a good price. I was very happy with the detailed work and the great finish he did to my loft at a bang on price. Thanks again Eric!” Vatche Yerevanian
Interior Painting of Vancouver Office and Carpentry Repairs
January 26, 2011 – 3:19 am
“My experience with Eric Goodwill and Renaissance Painting was nothing short of fantastic. When we first met I laid out my requirements, especially the need for a completion date. Eric and his crew went above and beyond the call of duty by bringing in a great job, on time and on budget. I highly [...]
Testimonial for Crown Moulding and Installing Tile Backsplash
January 26, 2011 – 3:17 am
“Great job Eric Goodwill and his crew at Renaissance Painting completed painting and finishing projects including installing crown moulding throughout my Vancouver condominium. I am thrilled with the outcome! They were professional, courteous and efficient. I would most definitely recommend them and would hire them again. Good luck with your projects!” Ruth Norgaard
How to paint your typical Vancouver textured ceiling
January 24, 2011 – 9:05 pm
Ok, so you have finally decided to paint the ceiling, and it is one of those textured ceilings, sometimes referred to as “popcorn” ceiling. I am not sure where that name came from, because it does not remind me of popcorn. Textured ceilings are popular with builders because they hide a multitude of sins, such [...]
Painting Contractors: How to make the right choice PART 2
March 11, 2009 – 11:19 pm
Part 2 of “Painting Contractors: How to make the right choice”.
Is the Contractor Insured and Licensed?
In my previous blog post, “Painting Contractors: How to make the right choice“, I covered some of the tips and tricks from my booklet, CONTRACTOR SECRETS REVEALED In this post I’ll cover a few more tips designed to protect you [...]
Painting Contractors: How to make the right choice
March 11, 2009 – 11:13 pm
When selecting a good Vancouver home painter, the first thing you need to do is: ensure the contractor is well established.
I’ve recently put together a FREE REPORT called Contractor Secrets Revealed that outlines what a person should be looking for in a good contractor. It gives numerous tips and tricks designed to increase your [...]
Painting Your Home? Why LEED Standards Matter.
February 5, 2009 – 6:22 pm
What Relevance Do the LEED Standards Have With Painting My Home?
In part 1 and 2 of my series about LEED standards (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) I’ve covered what the standards are; how they’ve been adopted and implemented by the city of Vancouver; and how they help reduce the carbon footprint left by builders [...]
House Painting the Environmentally Friendly way
January 21, 2009 – 6:08 pm
“The Silver Lining” in house painting: paints that don’t damage you or the environment
Have you noticed that prolonged exposure to a freshly painted room doesn’t give you a headache like it used to 10 or 15 years ago? It’s not your imagination or random luck: it’s the reduction of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) in [...]
Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Part 2
January 5, 2009 – 6:00 pm
Happy New Year! I trust you all had a safe and very happy holiday, with just enough shoveling to work off the extra pounds garnered from indulging in sweets and spirits.
My first blog post of 2009 is part 2 of a 3-part series on LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Standards). In [...]