It was 2008 when we received a call from Center Line Design and Construction in Florida. Paul from Centerline was inquiring about painting the retail stores of Lululemon in Toronto. In 2008 Lululemon was this trendy, yoga-inspired, apparel company. They had locations in major shopping malls and some busy street locations. We agreed to quote and we ended up painting most of their GTA locations. They were in the Eaton’s Centre, Vaughan Mills, The Promenade, … Read more
When painting a townhouse and housing complex, we paint it for a property manager or directly for the board of directors. The board of directors is elected by the condo owners and is ultimately accountable to them. When the customer is a large group of people, keeping them all happy is more than just making their home look nice. Right from the start, we set expectations with realistic timelines and do our best to keep … Read more
Problem: we have many gallons of leftover quality paint, in very nice colours. Ecopainting is an environmentally responsible contractor. One of the most efficient ways to reduce waste is to reduce it at the source. The theory being, if we don’t buy too much, there will not be as much waste at the end of a job. We measure the surfaces well and we use paints that have good coverage. Despite all that, we end … Read more
Colour is a powerful tool for designing a productive work environment. When humans are exposed to certain colours, certain physiological changes occur. The right colour choice can enhance employee creativity and maximize office productivity. It might even reduce stress and invigorate our spirit. Office Painting starts as facility maintenance but it can be so much more than that. You have to paint anyway, it doesn’t cost much more to use the right colours. More Benefits … Read more
The effect that office painting has on productivity has been discussed and researched extensively. The consensus is that color and color coordination influences the office workers’ mood. Additionally, a well maintained, and freshly painted facility is a better place to work and visit. When client visit for sales meetings, they always associate the condition and feel of the facility with the brand. Office maintenance expenses are the accountants favorite cost cutting suggestion but at what … Read more
You work in a corporate office, you have a desk in a workstation, maybe you have your own office. Nice job but must you leave your sense of style at home? Do your office walls have to be dull, boring and uninspiring? Having done a lot of commercial painting in Toronto, we witnessed a lot of gray and beige in office environments. In fact, our painters have contributed to this bland wasteland, passing as “decor” … Read more
“Do you offer painting services at night?” is a common question we get asked by our clients. Let’s face it, people see renovations and office painting as a necessary hassle and try to avoid it at all costs. Horror stories of renovations gone wrong are everywhere and some of these stories are true. Wouldn’t it be nice if the painters could work after hours, without inconveniencing the staff? As a matter of fact, Ecopainting painters … Read more
The long expanse of wall that runs along the side of a flight of stairs is the perfect place to display photos and artwork. It’s also the perfect place to have a little bit of fun with some paint. If you don’t currently use this wall as a place to hang the family photos, consider giving it a makeover with a few colours of paint instead. Reasons for Painting the Stairwell As previously mentioned, many … Read more