There are many variables which can affect the life of the paint on your home or building, some of those including the type of substrate (concrete, cedar, composite material), the age and architecture of the building, the number and size of the plants surrounding the building, and the thoroughness of the previous contractor in preparing the surface for paint, as well as the quality of the paint previously used. A reasonable expectation for maintaining your home or building is to paint every 8-10 years, and to stain every 1-2 years.

It is not necessary for you to be home while we are painting; in fact most people prefer not to be. All of our employees are background checked and drug screened, so you can leave for work or vacation assured that your home is in good hands.

We take care to prevent over-spray not only from hitting your property but also your neighbors, in some cases we may need to brush and roll surfaces to prevent this from happening such as on retail store fronts with cars parked out front. Most often however, an experienced and conscientious crew leader will know what needs to be moved, covered or both in order to keep everything clean.

We’re easy on the plants, however we do need to cover them for portions of our work, and some of the plants closest to the house can show the effects of being covered or pulled back. Plants growing below an area requiring extensive prep work (usually on the south facing side) typically fare the worst. If your plants are a priority, we can work with you to create a plan for keeping them healthy throughout the project.

We use the appropriate method of application for the surface being painted. There are benefits to spraying a smooth surface such as a smoother appearance, thicker coating and speed of application, however some surfaces may require back brushing, back rolling or good old-fashioned brushing and rolling.

Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) are emitted as gasses from certain solids or liquids, and include a number of chemicals which can be harmful to people, animals and the environment. Not all of them are regulated, however the most commonly regulated ones are found to be harmful to people and animals, particularly when used inside. Almost all of the paints available have a “VOC Rating” which tells you how many grams per liter (g/l) are released into the air while the paint is drying. Most interior projects can be completed using a “low” (less than 50g/l) or “zero” (zero g/l) VOC paint, stain or varnish.

We have the experience and the tools to perform minor carpentry and drywall repairs, and for those that exceed our expertise we will gladly arrange for a specialist to handle the work. We’re licensed, bonded and insured as a General Contractor in Washington

In general you will find that most professional companies who do quality work will be reasonably close in price, yet occasionally you will get a quote that seems to be unusually inexpensive, or conversely very expensive. Before jumping on the low bid because it is cheap, or assuming that the high quote is the best, ask a few pointed questions about the number of workers, number of days to complete the project, and whether or not the company uses subcontractors for the work. If the low bidder is also offering the fastest turn-around time, you have your answer! He is planning to do less work than the more expensive bidders.

A broad question to be sure, and the answer is that there is not “One Brand to Rule Them All” as each manufacturer would have you believe, rather there are advantages and drawbacks to each brand. Over a the last two decades in the painting industry gives us the experience necessary to help you choose.