Ceilings in industrial and commercial properties may not get as much attention as the walls or exterior, but ceiling coating or painting jobs are just as important. Drop ceilings, textured ceilings, concrete ceilings or exposed bar joist ceilings of the…
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At first glance, interior and exterior paint may seem to share more similarities than differences, and while that may be partially true, the differences between the two paints is vital to understand when undertaking painting jobs or hiring a painting…
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Caulk is vital for almost every job, but rare is the painter who actually knows how to get the best out of it. Here are some tips for caulking. First of all, the right caulk must be chosen. This means…
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We've written on Electrostatic Painting before, but we're returning to the subject to zero in on one coating project that might be of immediate use for many commercial and industrial businesses projects. And that is the electrostatic painting of aluminum windows. …
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In our last blog entry, we talked about Evoque, Dow Chemical's brand new green paint technology that should prove highly useful in covering up stains. It got me thinking about what other paints are out there that are great for…
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For those commercial/industrial businesses and homeowners looking for a new green paint technology, Dow Chemical just won an EPA award for its Evoque coating. Titanium dioxide, TiO2, is a base white pigment commonly found in paints. It's used to hide colors on the…
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Painters USA has completed several assisted living, nursing home, and hospice painting projects in Illinois over the years. In that time, we've learned a variety of ways to accommodate the needs and desires of those residing in these homes. Assisted living facilities are distinct…
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Hospital operating rooms have very specific needs as far as coatings are concerned. Odor and contaminants on surfaces such as walls, ceilings, floors, medical equipment, etc., can be problematic. The idea is reduce pathogens or infectious microbes as much as…
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