FAQ

We really like working with national, well known brands like Nippon Paint, ICI Dulux, Jotun, GUSH and Benjamin Moore. Often in the painting industry – you get what you pay for. We put a lot of effort into the preparation and application of the paint, so we want to make sure that it’s going to last. Selection depends usually on each project. We have some customers who prefer a certain brand and we’ll accommodate that request. Sometimes one manufacturer simply makes a better product for your situation so we’ll use the best fit. We will discuss product recommendations during the proposal process.

We really like working with national, well known brands like Nippon Paint, Dulux, Jotun, Gush and Benjamin Moore.

Often in the painting industry – you get what you pay for. We put a lot of effort into the preparation and application of the paint, so we want to make sure that it’s going to last. Selection depends usually on each project. We have some customers who prefer a certain brand and we’ll accommodate that request.

Sometimes one manufacturer simply makes a better product for your situation so we’ll use the best fit. We will discuss product recommendations during the proposal process.

Not necessarily. Our general rule is that you get what you pay for, so many of the cheap or inexpensive paints don’t as long, aren’t as scrub or burnish resistant, or simply don’t cover well.

Our experience also shows us, however, that the right applicator (brush/roller/spray) or the experience of the painter can make all the difference in the world.

Your project may not need a paint that will last forever – maybe you’re moving in the next 6 months and want to save a few bucks – so we’ll suggest the best products for your specific situation.

Absolutely! We’re proud to offer zero VOC (volatile organic compounds) products whenever we can that are low odor and more environmentally friendly.

We use water-based acrylic paints about 99% of the time.

While you don’t need to be home during the process, it is helpful for someone to be there when we get things started, and of course it’s required for someone to be there when we’re done. That final walk-through and making sure we’ve exceeded your expectations is a very important step.

We typically use low odor water based acrylic coatings for our interior work, but we also work with seniors and others that might have allergies or are more sensitive to paint smells by using zero VOC products.

All we ask is that you remove valuables and breakable items and take down wall hangings. You can leave the heavy lifting to us and trust that, when we are done, your furnishings will be returned to the same position they were when we arrived.

We use drop cloths or cardboard to cover your floors and we cover your furniture with lightweight plastic.

We’ll repair nail holes, scrap off old peeling paint, and clean surfaces as needed. We have years of experience repairing wall damage and will include that in our services

It depends on the project, but generally, we recommend two coats. First, you want enough coverage to even out the wall surfaces where damage, repairs and imperfections cannot be completely concealed. Second, two coats will provide you with a more scrub-resistant, long lasting finish.

Each project is different, which is why we like to see your project in person and help determine your needs. Some products are washable and could be used for those with younger kids or in high traffic areas. Some have higher sheens, which might help it dry harder and be better for doors or railings. We’ll work closely with you to determine the right product for your job.

Absolutely. Colour is by and large a very personal decision, and sometimes colour can be very subjective. What we might like, might not be your taste, and vice versa. But we’re very experienced in helping guide our customers to the right family of colours and thinking through all the factors that can change how this colour might look like after it’s applied. Things like lighting, flooring, cabinets, and furniture can all effect that colour and how it looks in your home.

Our experience tells us that, for the most part, paint simply doesn’t touch up that well if it’s been more than 6 months or so. Our suggestion is to paint corner-to-corner on the wall that needs to be touched up. This saves you from having to paint the entire room while the results will still look nice.

Paint dries to the touch in roughly 4 hours or less

A typical job might have a 3 to 5-man crew assigned to it.