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Painting Problems Explained

Post published:September 20, 2017
Post category:General Painting Information

Paint is essential to the look and proper care of your building or piece of industrial equipment. While most paint jobs go off with very little difficulty, even small hiccups can cause big problems. Three common painting issues – bubbling, cracking, and peeling – can be among the biggest nuisances when dealing with problematic paint. Here are some of the frequent causes of these three painting issues: Bubbling Bubbling paint is usually a sign of improper paint application. Painting over a wet, dirty, or hot surface creates an uneven application and can cause paint to bubble. Priming and…

Why Paint your Industrial Machinery?

Post published:August 15, 2017
Post category:Industrial Painting

Your industrial equipment is the key to your livelihood. Big service contracts can be won or lost on the appearance of machinery and production floors during an inspection. Keeping the exterior of your equipment in good shape is just as important to your business as cleaning and maintaining the interior components. Here are some reasons why you shouldn’t skip this vital step in equipment maintenance: Protection against rust and corrosion Your industrial equipment works hard. It is subject to high temperatures, long hours, and near-constant use during production hours. All these factors can combine to increase the risk…

5 Profitable Remodeling Projects

Post published:August 8, 2017
Post category:Increasing Home Value

Not all home improvement projects are created equal. If you’re looking to sell your home in the near future but want to complete some home renovations to get everything sale-ready, carefully consider what projects you want to undertake. Completely renovating a bathroom or adding a swimming pool may be a tempting thought, but not every project will give you a good return on your investment. Here are five home renovation projects that will give you a pretty good bang for your buck: Insulation Energy efficiency is important for prospective homebuyers. By having an expert come in and evaluate…

Don’t Replace When You Can Paint!

Post published:July 31, 2017
Post category:Kitchen Painting Residential Interior Painting

If your kitchen is looking a little dated, or you’re itching to make a change in your home, you may be considering completely replacing your kitchen cabinets. We at Armor Tough Coatings say, before you make the jump, stop! Here are four reasons you may want to consider repainting your cabinets instead of replacing them. You are on a budget High-quality kitchen cabinets are expensive. Many of the lower-cost options out there are made of pressed wood, which is not as durable as the more expensive, solid wood options. If you want the biggest bang for your kitchen…

Six simple steps for wallpaper removal

Post published:March 5, 2017
Post category:General Painting Information

At one point in history, wallpaper was the way to go in regards to home decor… Thankfully for us, it’s not quite as popular as it once was, and we now have improved techniques to paint intricate and fun designs on walls. Many homes still have wallpaper covered walls, that have just been painted over. The thought of removing wallpaper can be very daunting! It can be messy, time-consuming, and difficult. We, at Armor Tough Coatings, are here to help guide you on this not-so-fun project! Below is a simple guide for wallpaper removal. It can be very…

Armor Tough Coatings: Painter for a Day

Post published:February 10, 2017
Post category:General Painting Information

We all have those items on our honey-do list that, for some reason, never seem to get done. Between work, kids, kid’s activities, and everyday stressors, it can be very difficult to find the time, and when you do have free time, the last thing you want to do is paint! Armor Tough Coatings is introducing our Painter For a Day program to help you with all of your small painting projects. For $350, we will supply you with one of our experienced and professional painters for 7.5 hours to complete any of your small project(s). Armor Tough…

How much will an Epoxy Floor Coating cost in Commerce Township MI?

Post published:January 22, 2017
Post category:Epoxy Flooring

We have been doing a variety of epoxy coatings over the last couple years and the first question is, “what is the price to do this in my home?”. There are many factors to consider when pricing out a project like this. Here is an idea of the cost of epoxy, to see if it fits in your budget. Our premium floor coatings, on average, cost $5.50-6.50/sq ft. For example, if your basement is 1000 sq ft, then the average price would be $5,500-$6,500. Price can be lower or higher depending on the condition of your floor. If…

What is the Cost to Paint my Cabinets?

Post published:January 15, 2017
Post category:Kitchen Painting Residential Interior Painting

In need of a bathroom or kitchen update? Don’t have $10,000+ just laying around? Call Armor Tough Coatings to refinish your cabinets and vanities. Newly refinished cabinets can change the whole look of a room and give you the fresh feel you’re looking for. Refinishing cabinets is half the cost of buying new cabinets, maybe even less! Not to mention, Armor Tough Coatings offers a 5-year labor and material warranty. During the last year Armor Tough Coatings refinished 2-3 kitchen cabinets and bathroom vanities each month. Refinishing cabinets is becoming the new trend for updates and makeovers. The…

Interior Painting Cost

Post published:November 25, 2016
Post category:Hiring a Painter Residential Interior Painting

How Much Does Interior Painting Cost? Below you will see the breakdown of how we price our home interior painting projects so you can get a good estimate of how much your project will cost. Small Bathroom 6 x 6 *Wall Surface 190 Sq Ft $225.00 Ceiling Surface 36 Sq Ft $75.00 Door and Casing Per Side $60.00 Baseboard 24 Ln Ft $25.00 Small Room 10 x 12 *Wall Surface 350 Sq ft $350.00 Ceiling Surface 120 Sq ft $75.00 Door and Casing Per Side $60.00 Baseboard 44 Ln Ft $45.00 Medium Room 12 x 15 *Wall Surface …

The illusion behind Paint + Primer In One.

Post published:July 30, 2016
Post category:General Painting Information

The illusion behind Paint + Primer In One. We have all heard about a 2 n 1 paint and primer product that amazingly helps you skip the dreaded step of using primer. Some of them even claim to cover in one coat, saving you lots of time and money. These days, whether you’re at a big box store or any paint retailer, you will see this being advertised. This feature seems to help sell a lot of paint and we hear about it every day. The downside, is that it does not always deliver what it claims to…

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