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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…

Maintaining a Beautiful, Long Lasting, Garage Floor.

Post published:July 2, 2016
Post category:Epoxy Flooring

Next to the exterior of your house, your garage may be the first thing you see when you come home each day. For some families, your garage may be where all of your vehicles are kept, for others it might be used for storage. A garage can also be a major selling point. Most people do not know this, but having a bare concrete floor in your garage can be very harmful. Bare concrete absorbs anything that is introduced to it, such as oils spills, chemicals, water, salt, etc. These things are very harmful and over time will…

What should I do with my exterior wood rot in White Lake, MI?

Post published:April 7, 2016
Post category:Residential Exterior Painting

Michigan can have some very unpredictable weather; it can go from a nice 60 degree day, to snow literally overnight. As the weather changes and stuff starts to thaw, you’ll start noticing the outside of your house again. You may find that your home is in need of exterior painting. One major concern regarding homes when it comes to the preparation of painting is wood rot. Wood rot is not very appealing, and can do more future damage if not attended to right away. Why does it rot? Wood rot occurs mainly from aged wood that is exposed…

Deck Staining Maintenance

Post published:March 30, 2016
Post category:Residential Exterior Painting

Here in Michigan it is hard to tell what day we will be shoveling snow, or jumping in the pool. This harsh, extreme weather: cold or hot, means the exterior of our homes, take a beating. Our patios and decks probably take the most abuse. Most people want to have friends over, grill out, and relax on their deck during the summer. if your deck is rotted or too slippery because of the mildew buildup, this can be an embarrassing event. On the bright side, deck maintenance can be very simple if it is kept up from year…

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