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How to Paint Shiplap

Shiplap is a type of flat wooden planks that is traditionally used in constructing sheds, barns, and ceilings. But in recent years, it has become extremely popular in all areas of the house.  This trendy wall option creates a chic rustic look with an interesting texture. Though it is typically white, it can be painted any color to fit the style of the room.  If you are planning on painting shiplap, follow these steps to get it done right: Choose the Right Paint The first step is to choose the right paint. Shiplap is typically painted a neutral…

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Read more about the article How to Choose the Perfect Shade of Gray for Your Walls

How to Choose the Perfect Shade of Gray for Your Walls

Gray is the perfect color for most homes. It's the perfect blend of modern and cozy, sophisticated and calming. And with the variety of shades to choose from, there is no style it won’t compliment. That being said, sometimes the amount of options can be a little overwhelming. If you’re looking for the perfect shade of gray for your walls, read these tips: Warm Tones or Cool Tones? All paints consist of warm and cool undertones. Even gray paint contains traces of other hues, and that is what separates blue-gray from green-gray from pink-gray.  Cool tones of gray…

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Read more about the article Guide to Pet Safety During Repainting & Renovations

Guide to Pet Safety During Repainting & Renovations

Repairs and renovations in the home can be stressful for the whole family. If the loud noises, hired contractors, and altered routine is overwhelming for humans, just imagine how it feels for pets!  Thankfully, there are steps you can take to make the process as safe and smooth as possible.  If you are having renovations done to your home, such as hiring professional painters, follow this guide to pet safety: Potential Renovation Hazards to Look Out For The first step of protecting your pet is to be aware of the potential hazards involved with a renovation. They will…

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Read more about the article 5 Ways to Maintain a Healthy Workplace

5 Ways to Maintain a Healthy Workplace

Your employees spend a lot of time in the workplace. Whether you manage a small office or a large industrial floor, it's your responsibility to keep the working area as safe and healthy as possible.  Not only is keeping employees healthy simply the right thing to do, but it’s also good for business. People are more productive when they are in good health and high spirits.  Here are 5 tips to maintain a workplace that will keep your employees healthy: Open Spaces In recent years, the design of the workspace has changed from closed-off cubicles to more open,…

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Read more about the article Can You Paint Cabinets Without Sanding Them?

Can You Paint Cabinets Without Sanding Them?

If you’re looking to renovate your kitchen, painting your cabinets is a great way to do just that. You can breathe a whole new life into your kitchen with just this simple change.  Painting is simple, but you’re probably not looking forward to the prep work that comes beforehand. The worst of which is sanding. Not only is it long, difficult work, but it's messy too, and breathing in dust particles is not exactly pleasant.  This may have got you wondering: Can you paint cabinets without sanding them? The answer is yes! While we absolutely recommend sanding your…

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5 Ways Fresh Paint & Coatings Can Benefit Your Business

Giving things a new coat of paint does a whole lot more than put some new sparkle and shine on your business. Fresh paint can provide your business with a lot of benefits. Here are 5 major ones you may see after repainting: Decrease Need for Repairs When your equipment and fixtures are exposed to the air and the elements due to peeling or chipped paint, they are more likely to experience corrosion, breakdowns, and to need more frequent repairs. Keeping the essential pieces of your business covered in a sufficient layer of paint protects them from potentially…

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Read more about the article How Long Should My Interior Paint Job Last?

How Long Should My Interior Paint Job Last?

Maybe you’ve just moved into a new house and don’t mind the colors the previous owners chose for the walls. Or you’ve just painted your home and want to know how long you have until you’ll need to paint again. Whether they’re facing down a plan to paint in the near future or they don’t really know how long it’s been since the interior’s been given a fresh coat, many home and business owners wonder: Just how long should my interior paint job last?  It Depends on the Room No two rooms in your house are the same,…

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Read more about the article How Weather Conditions Can Impact Your Industrial Protective Coatings

How Weather Conditions Can Impact Your Industrial Protective Coatings

Using industrial protective coatings offers your equipment and facilities a whole host of benefits, including protection from corrosion, chemicals, salt, and extreme temperatures. However, as strong as industrial protective coatings are once they’re applied and cured, conditions have to be just right during their application in order for them to be effective. If you try to apply an industrial coating during certain weather conditions, it can ruin your application altogether and render the coating ineffective. Here’s how certain weather conditions can impact your industrial protective coatings: Temperature The colder the temperature, the more likely it is to impact…

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Read more about the article What’s the Difference Between Polyurethane & Urethane Coatings?

What’s the Difference Between Polyurethane & Urethane Coatings?

As you look around for high-quality industrial coatings, it’s not unusual that you’ll run into both the terms “urethane” and “polyurethane.” Both terms are common when discussing flooring systems, especially for industrial applications. Their chemical properties make these coatings more resilient and easier to maintain than epoxy flooring under similar conditions. Polyurethane is an organic plastic polymer material with units linked together with carbamates. This compound can be rigid or flexible. When it comes to using polyurethane in flooring, the dense bonds provide a strong coating that’s also somewhat flexible. Each chemical grouping within polyurethane are multiple urethane…

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Read more about the article 3 Key Steps for Steel Surface Preparation

3 Key Steps for Steel Surface Preparation

Steel’s hardness, durability, and strength have led it to be a choice material for industrial machines. By using industrial coatings, steel’s lifetime can be preserved and lengthened.  In fact, coatings on steel provide many benefits, including: Improving resistance to corrosion from oxidation and salt attackStrengthening defenses against abrasion and wearEnhancing performance in environments with harsh chemicalsMaking the equipment aesthetically pleasing Allowing the equipment to be safer and easier to work with With all of these benefits, coating your steel seems like a no-brainer.  But before you add an industrial coating to your steel, you need to prep the surface.…

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