So we've covered the basics of preparation and why it’s essential for a quality paint job. But there's still a lot to learn about the four basic areas. This past week, for example, I had a long discussion with a client who was interested in primer, what exactly it is, and how it works. I though the topic would be a logical next post in this series, so here goes.
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We at Vanguard Painting are always looking for ways to give back to the community. This year we decided to work with the Covenant House Vancouver.
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In previous posts I talked about some common paint problems you’re likely to see around your home or property. Fixing these problems is one thing, but what about preventing them?
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We have a variety of paint crews for a variety of paint jobs. Some of our crews specialize in high-end finishes, where only experts dare to tread. Others excel at tricky strata complexes or precarious high-rise apartment buildings.
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It’s true what they say, if a company promises you the highest level of quality and service at the cheapest price and it seems too good to be true, well it probably is.
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Before we move outside, we want to show you our guys in action at one of our many commercial painting projects at the Port Metro Vancouver.
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It's that time of year, the interior painting season has started and one of our first projects has been the repainting of the Sedin charity suite at Rogers Arena now called Sedin Corner.
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The right foreman is like a superhero on the jobsite, cleaning-up problems before they happen, catching the villains of peeling paint and rotting wood, and rescuing defenceless kittens from dangerous trees. (well, maybe not that last part, but you get the idea.)
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Vanguard Painting delivers food donations to houses in Christmas & strongly believes in giving back to the community in Vancouver, BC. Visit our site now!
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Again, thank you everyone for your generosity! If you would like to make your own donation to the kids and young adults at the Covenant House, please donate
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The floors at Canada Place Cruise ship terminal is a job we look forward to every year. The cruise ship terminal is a heavy traffic area and the client likes keeping it looking sharp. We have been going back every spring for at least the last six years. What’s not to love about a good quality, shiny epoxy floor? Just have a look at the pictures
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We at Vanguard Painting are always looking for new ways to make positive contributions within our community. We often show our support of local charities and social ventures by providing painting services to them at little or no cost. So if you are the owner or trustee of a charitable foundation and need some painting work done give us a call today.
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I was surfing around the net this week, having a look at some of the other painting blogs out there (yes, believe it or not, there are a fair number of these things!), and came across this one from Benjamin Moore called, Finding the Best Pro for the Job.
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Last week we covered a few common paint failures to look out for around your property. We were surprised by the email feedback we received from all of you who
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Let's face it – Vancouver is wet! Being on the west coast exposes houses here to a particular brand of wet, damp weather that lasts for months on end. In light of this, every spring, building and home owners should do a brief 10-minute walk around their property to assess the condition of the building.
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