Next week will see me begin two murals in the Kamloops downtown area.
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Wednesday, April 20, 2011
Sunday, April 10, 2011
Don't rush the paint job
Remember that exterior paint requires at least 10 degrees Celsius to adhere properly.
Also the surface has to be dry to prevent the paint from coming off when the sun heats the surface, creating steam from underlying dampness.
More on painting trade secrets at http://www.mercuryminc.net/
Also the surface has to be dry to prevent the paint from coming off when the sun heats the surface, creating steam from underlying dampness.
More on painting trade secrets at http://www.mercuryminc.net/
Sunday, March 13, 2011
Is it just me?
I'm already getting inquiries about painting exteriors, and hope the HST will not affect peoples decision to hire a paint contractor.
There are ways to negotiate around this if you can talk to your painter. Before the tax came in customers were paying 5% Gst on the labour and 12% on the paint and materials. That difference of 7% that the HST has put on a tradesmans bill works out to $70 on a $1000, this, remember is only on the labour cost, so it turns out that the amount is not that much and many painters will agree, like me, to share the cost of the tax increase. So if you pay, say, $3000 to repaint the exterior of your house, then the extra cost with HST will be on $2500 labour = $175. (assuming 25% of the bill is paint) Ask if you can share the extra cost and you will be surprised how many companies will agree.
Make sure you get three estimates for your job, and don't just go with the cheapest, it could be an expensive mistake. Look at all aspects of the contractors references and check to see who you think will give you the best job.
More about painting @ http://www.mercuryminc.net/
There are ways to negotiate around this if you can talk to your painter. Before the tax came in customers were paying 5% Gst on the labour and 12% on the paint and materials. That difference of 7% that the HST has put on a tradesmans bill works out to $70 on a $1000, this, remember is only on the labour cost, so it turns out that the amount is not that much and many painters will agree, like me, to share the cost of the tax increase. So if you pay, say, $3000 to repaint the exterior of your house, then the extra cost with HST will be on $2500 labour = $175. (assuming 25% of the bill is paint) Ask if you can share the extra cost and you will be surprised how many companies will agree.
Make sure you get three estimates for your job, and don't just go with the cheapest, it could be an expensive mistake. Look at all aspects of the contractors references and check to see who you think will give you the best job.
More about painting @ http://www.mercuryminc.net/
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
Does painting bore you?
If the thought of repainting part of your home is akin to watching the pesky stuff dry, you should remember that we are all good at different things.
You don't have to be skilled at everything, in fact it's good to remind ourselves that we are all equally ignorant, but on different subjects.
Should we spend laborious hours trying to improve in area's where we lack?
Or just keep improving the skills we already have?
I believe the latter is the best course, that is why I still paint for a living.
There are many things I'm sort of good at, but a very few things I'm very good at.
Come and visit us at http://www.mercuryminc.net/ and I can help you make painting fun.
You don't have to be skilled at everything, in fact it's good to remind ourselves that we are all equally ignorant, but on different subjects.
Should we spend laborious hours trying to improve in area's where we lack?
Or just keep improving the skills we already have?
I believe the latter is the best course, that is why I still paint for a living.
There are many things I'm sort of good at, but a very few things I'm very good at.
Come and visit us at http://www.mercuryminc.net/ and I can help you make painting fun.
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
Cold enough?
With winter blasting away all over the country you would not think that painting is on many peoples minds.
Interior painting is actually on many peoples agenda's because during these cold months we see more of the inside of our houses than we would sometimes like.
Paint contractors are usually a bit slower at this time of year, so, consider getting some quotes for any painting you need done. Remember that in the spring everyone suddenly wants a painter and prices are less flexable.
Visit our site @ http://www.mercuryminc.net/ or email me @ mercurymediainc@telus.net Ken.
Interior painting is actually on many peoples agenda's because during these cold months we see more of the inside of our houses than we would sometimes like.
Paint contractors are usually a bit slower at this time of year, so, consider getting some quotes for any painting you need done. Remember that in the spring everyone suddenly wants a painter and prices are less flexable.
Visit our site @ http://www.mercuryminc.net/ or email me @ mercurymediainc@telus.net Ken.
Friday, January 28, 2011
Whats new.
I just used the ' Aura' paint from Benjamin Moore. I really liked the way it covered and adhered to the surface. The colour I used covered really well although I know it's not true with all the colours. The one drawback is the cost but the covering ability of the paint enabled me to only put one coat on some very hard to reach area's, saving the customer lots of money.
So I guess the cost of the paint can definitely be cancelled out by the cost of the painter.
Too many people don't see past the price of the can of paint, I've seen some horrible quality paint come out of some of the big box stores, bought by unsuspecting consumers who didn't take the time to arm themselves with the information needed to make a smart decision.
Visit our site @ www.mercuryminc.net
So I guess the cost of the paint can definitely be cancelled out by the cost of the painter.
Too many people don't see past the price of the can of paint, I've seen some horrible quality paint come out of some of the big box stores, bought by unsuspecting consumers who didn't take the time to arm themselves with the information needed to make a smart decision.
Visit our site @ www.mercuryminc.net
Thursday, January 6, 2011
A new year of new products
When you dip your paintbrush into a can of new "green" paint this year, don't be surprised at how different it might be. With the new regulations and higher cost of raw materials, paint is not what it used to be.
When the paint manufacturers removed the VOC's (volatile organic compounds) it changed how the paint acts and changed how long it will last.
I have found that the new paint dries way too fast, and adhesion is not as good.
Some companies used to mix alkyde or other compounds into their exterior paint to make them stronger and more resistant to weather. Not anymore.
So expect to pay more. Expect to paint more often. Bad news! but we must change, right?
Visit us for more information@ http://www.mercuryminc.net/
When the paint manufacturers removed the VOC's (volatile organic compounds) it changed how the paint acts and changed how long it will last.
I have found that the new paint dries way too fast, and adhesion is not as good.
Some companies used to mix alkyde or other compounds into their exterior paint to make them stronger and more resistant to weather. Not anymore.
So expect to pay more. Expect to paint more often. Bad news! but we must change, right?
Visit us for more information@ http://www.mercuryminc.net/
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