Summer 1984 College Painting for Family Friends
I have always made a living painting. During my summers between studying music in college. I moved back into my family home and worked for family friends in Wabasso, Lucan, and Marshall, Minnesota. These were jobs I did by myself. I was the only one who got me up in the morning. I would start…
Keep readingSummer 1981 My First Painting Job
I started my career scared! I want to work a job that would earn more than rock picking and I thought I could paint with my step dad. At fourteen in a poor family in Southwest Minnesota. I needed money to buy what I wanted . My mom was the head of the household and…
Keep readingCustom Painter: Painting for 41 years not how fast or slow it takes to finish the project
I had a recent interior job that the walls were grey and the ceilings white in a thick texture. The cut lines wall to ceilings were difficult and the normal standard of caulk taping was not giving a straight line. After normal procedure and client was asking for a different look. They wanted a straight…
Keep readingRepeat Customers
We love repeat customers. They already know what to expect from our service. I have been in Colorado long enough that these customers are calling us back more than once! Also repeat customers means that we are maintaining their biggest asset, Their House!! Thank You to my repeat customers. Looking forward to seeing you again!!:)
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Drywall to Finish Paint
So many steps for this process, Installing drywall, Mudding 3 times, Priming and then checking all the Mudding, Sand all the surfaces smooth, touch up where there are flaws, and then priming again. Finally finish paint!!
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Red Feather Lakes Painting
I will travel to a job anywhere that a client is willing to pay me for my profession. This job was in Red Feather Lakes. I have painted a number of properties in that area and always enjoy going up into the mountains. I did some minor siding repairs as well, which I have done…
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Maintenance of your Home Before This Happens!
What Are the Benefits of Routine Painting and Maintenance? Reduce your long-term maintenance expenses. Proactive, more frequent care is much more cost-effective than paying for large-scale remediation. Protect your property from damage and decay! Mold, Sun , dry rot, and more can develop, often unnoticed at first. Stain and Paint protects against moisture and pest…
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The Art of Straight Lines
As a House Painter I have learned that making straight lines is an art. First nothing is straight, the Framing and 2 by fours are not straight, the drywall is not hung straight, and the taping of the corners are not straight. So as the painter it is my job to create a straight line. …
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Painting Stucco/Exterior Insulation and Finish System (EIFS)
So no matter what type of covering your house has it needs to be painted! Especially in Northern Colorado and along the Front Range. As you head to Red Feather Lakes on the edge of Livermore. Look to the right before you head down the hill and you will see this house we painted last…
Keep readingExterior Homes Every 5 Years or Yearly Maintenance Program
This exterior in Fort Collins had been neglected for years and the siding is starting to deteriorate. When a house is not maintained it will peel in random places where no peeling had occurred before Now that it has been painted a maintenance program should be set in place with yearly inspection to catch…
Keep readingBusy Summer
Morning, Lots of a work this summer and had 2 crews going on 2 jobs per week! Updating with pictures and content soon:)
Keep readingPainting Any Color
After Dynamic Color This was the Local Team Mobile. A challenging job which I really enjoy! Finding the correct color and as you can see not bleeding onto the white wall next to it!!
Keep readingIntegrity
Why do we work? What is the reason for doing work? Money? Family? I had this discussion with a couple of trades people in the last couple of weeks. After, I thought why do I work. I have painted for 35 years. What drives me to work. Integrity. That is that I do the best…
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What happens if you do not paint your house every five years?
The house below has the composite siding that is common on houses in NOCO. If not painted every five years this siding will fail. Call me to schedule a free inspection and estimate to prevent additional costs to your family home.
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Color and Sheen of Painting
The beginning of this week was the challenge of color and sheen. Both of the jobs were interior touch-up. The first was a color issue. It had been 10 years since it had been painted. I recommend every eight years and if you have children every five and use a sheen that can be washed. …
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