by Jason Wicklund | Mar 17, 2016 | Cabinets, Interior Painting, Spraying, Tips
I often get asked about cost effective ways to freshen up a kitchen without breaking the bank. If you don’t want to spend thousands of dollars on new cabinetry, you can simply sand down old cabinets, prime and paint them (putting on new hardware is also, usually,...
by Jason Wicklund | Feb 17, 2016 | Comparisons, Decks, Exterior Painting, Fences, Stain, Tips
I will try to simplify this conversation as much as possible. Historically, stain has penetrated wood – protecting and moisturizing for years. Often homeowners think of Stain for decks and fences and paint for everything on (or around) the exterior of the home. ...
by Jason Wicklund | Jan 17, 2016 | Low VOC Paint
Sustainable Painters answers: What constitutes low VOC paint and what are the Canadian standards for ‘green’ paint? First of all, the standards are always changing, and keeping up with the most recent regulations can be a challenge for the professional and the average...
by Jason Wicklund | Dec 17, 2015 | DIY, Exterior Painting, Rolling, Sequencing
A few posts ago, I mentioned how to sequence an interior painting project. Today, we will look at the proper sequence for tackling your exterior. I will list the general sequence of events next, with caveats in parenthesis if needed. Pressure wash your entire house...
by Jason Wicklund | Nov 17, 2015 | DIY, Taping, Tips
Continuing on the DIY tips and tricks theme… I thought I would mention how and when to use painters tape. First, good painters tape does make a difference; I would recommend Frog tape if your budget allows for it. After the sequencing blog post, we now know that the...
