Interior painting is a big deal – especially for homeowners. Deciding on a colour is just half the battle. The other half is how smoothly and successfully the painting project will be executed. Gone are the days when you would see a group of scruffy painters in overalls rambling about your house, painting at a snail’s pace. With time, the painting industry and the painters themselves have become a lot more sophisticated. Most of us … Read more
Restroom maintenance might be the building manager’s least enjoyable part of running a facility but keeping washrooms clean is essential and sanitary. Clean washrooms keep employees happy and cleanliness at work should be taught and expected. Painting the washrooms periodically helps with the maintenance and sanitation process. Choosing the right paint and contractor will make the process easier and save money in the long run. Higher quality paints are easy to apply, resist abrasion and … Read more
Climbing a ladder is an essential part of the job for any painter. However, if you aren’t careful, using a ladder may be dangerous. In this blog, we will discuss some of the ladders painters use and some basic safety measures for working with them. We’ll also share some tips and recommendations we hope you find useful. Painters and apprentices must be properly trained when working at heights. When working at a height of more … Read more
Ladies Painters Pants or Small Painters pants? (This blog was written by Erin Stillaway and updated in July of 2019)Working as a painter comes with its challenges and perks, as do almost all jobs. One of the most frustrating challenges when I started at my painting job was the mandatory painters pants. I’m not saying that as a painter you have to be fashionable, but I think you should at least be comfortable. I’ve tried … Read more
How much does a commercial painter charge to paint an office unit? Does it make more financial sense to paint the entire office building? Facility managers have to maintain the interior of office buildings to keep the tenants happy. Individual unit occupants are usually responsible for their own maintenance and decor. Whether you are a facility manager or a business owner, the cost of painting affects the bottom line. Any pricing we discuss here is … Read more
The main objective of prequalification is to build and maintain a list of preferred paint contractors for current and future projects. By reducing the administrative work during the procurement of services, the bid evaluation process becomes easier. Why should you consider prequalifying painting contractors before inviting them to bid your project? Painting your office is an undertaking that may affect the working conditions of the staff. There are many painters offering commercial services but surprisingly … Read more
Are you a homeowner or a building manager looking for painters in Woodbridge? Ecopainting is a reputable painting contractor in the GTA servicing both commercial and residential projects. We employ amazing painters that love what they do and keep our customers happy year after year. Some of our painters live in the area and would rather work close to home than commute daily to Toronto. About Woodbridge Woodbridge was independent until 1971, when it amalgamated … Read more
Will the Ultraspec SCUFF-X paint make life a little easier for facility managers and building owners? Benjamin Moore describes SCUFF-X as “ A high-performance, one-component latex coating specifically engineered to deliver outstanding performance and protection for the toughest high-traffic areas in busy commercial spaces. This breakthrough product offers superior durability and more scuff-resistant properties than traditional 2-component coatings.” Building managers are always on the lookout for tough coatings that make maintenance easier. There are a … Read more