Paint sheens are differentiated by the amount of light they reflect. There are five common types of paint sheens: flat or matte, satin, eggshell, semi-gloss, and high-gloss. Flat or matte is used commonly on ceilings as it tends to absorb the light instead of reflecting. Satin is somewhat cleanable and is often used in common use areas such as living room, family rooms, and hallways. Eggshell is used a lot of time in kitchens, as it can be much easier to keep clean. Most of the time, semi-gloss is used on trim such as doors, baseboard, or windows because it very easy to clean and highlights your trim. High-gloss is very shiny and is most commonly used on industrial projects.
 
Last week we were continuing work on a multi-tenant drywall patching, texturing, and interior painting project in Marysville. We started a commercial light gauge steel stud framing and drywall project. We also started a residential drywall hanging and taping project in Magnolia.
 
We are booking our last exterior projects as August is wrapping up. If you would like the exterior – of your house or commercial building – repainted for the upcoming winter months, let us know. We are looking full, but do have a few openings where we could squeeze you in. Be sure to book your painting before you head out for your last vacation of the summer!

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Ryan

Have you ever wondered why everybody uses drywall on their ceiling and walls? Or what came before drywall? If you are old enough, you may remember the widespread use of lath and plaster on homes throughout America. You may also live in a home that has lath and plaster if it’s an older home. Drywall was created as an alternative and is much more commonly installed today. 

Drywall can serve a couple of different purposes: as an aesthetic surface when properly prepared, and also as a fire barrier. Drywall is installed to cover up all of your framing, electrical wiring, plumbing, and insulation and to provide a surface that looks appealing. It also can act as a fire barrier during a house or building fire to help keep it contained, so you and your family can get out safely. It is specially created using the proper thickness and materials that are non-flammable to help keep the fire from spreading as fast.

Last week we worked on completing an exterior repainting project on a mall in Seattle. We continued a framing, drywall, and interior painting project on a hospital in Monroe. We also continued working on a multi-tenant drywall installation, taping, texturing, and interior painting project in Marysville.

As summer is nearing its last month, we are booking all last minute exterior projects. If you would like the exterior – of your house or commercial building – repainted for the new school year, let us know. We still have a couple of openings where we could schedule you in, but these spots fill fast!

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Ryan

Many people make a common mistake while painting a room themselves. People may paint right over the coat of glossy paint they already have on the wall. Doing this can cause your new paint to chip easier. However, there’s an easy way to avoid this mistake; gently sand the wall and wipe down with a damp rag. Wait for it to dry before you paint on top of it. This gives your wall the texture it needs to be repainted.

We continued work on a commercial framing, drywall, and interior painting project on a hospital in Monroe. We also continued work on a multitenant drywall patching, texturing, and interior painting project in Marysville. In addition, we worked on an exterior painting project at a mall in Seattle.

We are still booking exterior projects. If you would like the exterior – of your house or commercial building – painted for the fall, let us know. We are looking pretty full, but do have a couple of more openings where we could squeeze you in.

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Ryan

Over the last couple of weeks, the weather has been very hot! Probably the only place most of us want to be, is at the beach. This hot weather is, however, an ideal time to schedule in your exterior work. Did you know that you can paint your house while you are relaxing at your favorite, local swimming hole? How – you ask? Easy - hire our professional team to come paint your exterior. We will even let you take the credit for our hard work!
 
Last week we were working on demolition, steel stud framing, and drywall on a hospital project in Monroe. We completed an exterior residential repainting project in Lake Forest Park. We completed an interior commercial repainting project in Woodinville. We also started work on a multi-tenant drywall patching, texturing, and interior painting project in Marysville.
 
We are still booking exterior projects. If you would like the exterior - of your house or commercial building - refinished for the fall and winter months, let us know! We are looking full but do still have a couple of openings where we could squeeze you in. Be sure to book your work BEFORE you book your beach house – that way you can complete your painting work from the beach!
 
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Ryan

Did you wake up to that earthquake a couple of weeks ago? Did you feel your house shaking? Were your mirrors vibrating and your glasses clanking? Earthquakes can do a lot of damage to the interior and exterior of your home or commercial building. You may have noticed some cracking of your drywall or incidental damage to the exterior of your house or building since then. Why not hire a professional to come help you fix up the damage?!

Last week we began work on a commercial, Medical building in Monroe, preparing for a new MRI and CT. We completed an exterior residential painting project in Lake Forest Park. We also completed an interior multi-tenant repainting project in Stanwood.

As we are coming into August, we’re continuing to book exterior projects. We try to complete as many exteriors as we can for as long as the weather allows! If you would like the exterior – of your house or commercial building – fixed up from any earthquake damage, let us know. We are starting to look pretty full but do still have some openings where we could fit you in.

Thanks for checking in,

Ryan