The purpose of the primer is to prepare different substrates that can accept the topcoats of paint, solving the challenges interior and exterior painters face. The challenges include sealing out moisture, resisting bleeding of stains and chemicals from inside [...]
Often customers ask us how many coats of paint are needed to paint the interior of their home. Usually, two-three coats depending on the circumstances. The first coat is primer specific, including oil, latex, color blocking, odor-blocking, and shellac [...]
You can know your house has lead paint by learning how to identify it and where you might find it. One way to tell is by knowing if your house was constructed before 1978, as most homes built before [...]
Lead paint is dangerous because when it is absorbed into the body, either through inhaling fumes and dust of lead-contaminated objects, eating paint chips, or playing in lead-contaminated soil it can cause damage to the brain, organs, kidneys, nerves, [...]
There is a big difference in Lead renovation and RRP (renovation, repair, and painting) activities. Lead renovation is a highly specialized process that is designed to offer a final solution to lead hazards. RRP activities include slightly disturbing lead [...]
The EPA banned consumer use of lead paint in 1978. Lead from paint, including lead-contaminated dust, is one of the most common causes of lead poisoning.
Lead paint contains a highly toxic metal (the lead) that can cause a range of health problems, especially in children.
If your house was built before 1978, you may be wondering if you can use lead-free paint to paint over your existing lead-based paint. Well, it depends, if the house is fully encapsulated it is safe for you to [...]
Preparing a room for a good paint job is all about patience, knowledge, and experience. We take our prep work very seriously as it lays the foundation to start painting your home. Our preparation work includes, but is not [...]
VOC: Volatile Organic Compounds are toxic chemicals that are present in the paint. They can cause respiratory and other health problems for occupants if the paint is used indoors. However, there are several reliable low and zero VOC products [...]