Vancouver Painter

Many people are under the misconception that DIY paint jobs are good ways to save money. If you’re one of them, you probably feel that hiring a professional is an extravagant expense that you’d like to avoid. Even if you take the plunge and decide to hire someone else to paint your home, you might choose a student painter to save a little cash. The reality is that hiring a professional, experienced painter is always the most cost-effective and efficient way to go; several of the key advantages of hiring a quality painting contractor are outlined below.
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Vancouver Designer

In today’s world, climate change and environmental issues are at the forefront of many discussions. Opinions vary, debates are heated and everyone has a viewpoint. Whatever your beliefs may be, there is a lot to be said for being eco-friendly and concerned about the world we live in and the world we bequeath to our children and grandchildren.

One of the most forward thinking fields is in architecture and interior design. Students designing sustainable houses for hurricane victims in New Orleans, companies up-cycling reusable materials and individuals taking a holistic approach to designing their own homes are all making a difference in the future of our world.
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Fresh Air

If you asked any individual what “going green” meant in the 1980s, that person would assume that something or someone was going to be painted green. They simply would not fathom that the intended context of the term “going green” referred to the use of eco-friendly materials in the construction or remodeling of structures like houses and commercial buildings. In the first decade of the twenty-first century, going green means different things for different people. Many times, “going green” is a moral choice made by individuals who want to help the environment and leave less evidence of their carbon footprints.

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Vancouver Donation

The founder of Pure Painters Dilon has developed an idea to improve communities not only in his community, but in communities around the world, if other businesses would look at his great idea and follow in his footsteps. Pure Painters gives 3% back to their community and is a leader in social and environmental responsibility. This is a case of leading by example.

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Work Here

We hear the saying all the time that, “If we want to make the world a better place, the best place to start could very well be in the kitchen.” (Think fair trade, organic, local food and energy efficient appliances…) But maybe the argument should be made for Eco-Friendly Offices. Think about it, residential or commercial- we have a ton of messy, polluting, wasteful offices humming all day and night throughout the developed world. Applying environmentally friendly best practices to our office environments might have a huge impact on our overall planetary environment! If we tackle one dimension of our life at a time and build from there, we can improve our quality of life both in the small and BIG picture. Here’s 10 things we can ALL do now to make our offices more sustainable.

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Kitchen Renovations Are Hugely Rewarding!

When designing or renovating your home, one of the most important places to spend money is your kitchen. Experts say that a good kitchen remodel can bring up to a 80% return on your investment, with bathrooms being the second most important room in the home to generate a return. Of course, one must still be clever and make good choices both financially and aesthetically in order to encourage this type of kitchen remodel to bear fruit.

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Fire safety. Dig a little deeper and you will realize that the best way to prevent a commercial or residential fire, is to eliminate causes of fire (fuel+heat+oxygen can = fire).

As painters, we take our share of responsibility to help educate the public about the risks of paint as fire hazard. We will also share some simple steps you can take to follow proper safety protocol for storing paint safely. First we start with…

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If you are planning a painting project and looking for tips on what NOT to do… Look no further. After cruising through numerous articles filled with loads of savvy painting DOs we think its time to highlight the painting DONTs. Enjoy our list of 5 terrible actions to avoid on your next commercial or residential painting job.

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Looking for inspiration from the best of west coast interior design? Try spending a few minutes searching through photo galleries for top hotels from up and down the coast. Luxury hotels and chic boutiques vie for your business using top interior design tricks and carefully constructed themes. From their luxury interior paint colours, to headboards, bed sheets, wall art, accessories, linens and more. There is much to learn from the pros that make these hotel destinations, and thanks to the internet, you can take notes without having to travel anywhere. Find out how to turn your own home into a relaxing oasis. Here are our choices for top 10 stylish hotels from Vancouver to San Diego.

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Hiring a professional painting contractor can be a tough decision. Common concerns include questions like, “Does the job fit my budget?” …to… “Can this painter deliver on my vision?”

After all, with DIY painting tips available at the touch of a keypad, we’d hate to hire somebody who leaves us wondering if we’d have been better off painting ourselves. Then of course, whenever you mention to friends, family and co-workers that you are looking for a pro-painter for your residential or commercial projects, the horror stories start emerging from the wood work. “Eeek,” you think… “How will I ever be able to chose!”

But one thing is for sure… hiring a professional painter can deliver far superior results to DIY. From the timeline to the minor details that set your rooms apart- a great painter brings experience, the right tools and a positive attitude to the canvas, so all you are left with is peace and satisfaction of a job well done. Continue reading →