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 [...]
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Lead paint can harm children
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
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?
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 [...]
I see a Red Door
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 [...]
Painting Contractors: How to make the right choice PART 2
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
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 [...]