Topic - Maintaining your property

Set the mood of your guests when they enter the lobby of your commercial space by following these design tips: Consider the Colours The color you use on the walls of a lobby can either make or break the space. Since this is the room that greets people when they first enter the space, the […]

Your workplace is a structure that is built to last. Performing regular maintenance on this structure can help you keep things running smoothly so you do not lose time and money down the line when the building starts to get older. Below are 3 common types of building repair and maintenance services. Source: Les Chatfield – […]

Your commercial building needs a sturdy, well-installed roof to ensure years of trouble-free service. But did you know that applying a roof coating could increase the lifespan of your roof? Here are several benefits of roof coatings – read on!   Increased Roof Life Workers can repair, coat and restore moderately aged roofs to a […]

2015’s severe water restrictions were a wake-up call, with multiple projects deferred or cancelled due to the lack of rain. What did we learn, and will 2016 be any better? The first thing we learned was that the weather is unpredictable, and changes to the normal continue to accelerate. Already this year we’ve had the […]

Sometimes even the lowly places need some color. Transformed recycling rooms It all started with the need to have people quickly understand how to sort their recycling products. It can be confusing to figure out what goes where, in a room full of green bins and containers. One solution: Color code it to make it […]

  Recently, Consumer Reports looked at how to increase the value when selling a home. They found that simple improvements like repainting and washing the exterior can make a 10% difference! So does the same hold true for common area repainting? While no direct studies have been done in the market three general principles are sound: […]

News reports are saying Stage 4 restrictions are coming. What’s that mean for painting and restoration projects? Metro Vancouver moves to next level of water ban We’ve all enjoyed the amazing sunshine since early May, and for a painting contractor it’s been a real blessing. When working on an exterior painting project, if you can have […]

See 3 things you should do this winter and they’ll save you money. This time of year, one of the most common questions I get from our customers is “Is this a good time to paint?” And most times, I need to say, “No, it’s best to wait for spring painting weather.” However, you still can follow […]

I love colours!  We have colourful buildings here in Vancouver, whether it’s heritage homes or creative high-rises, or colourful entry doors. And all those colours pose a challenge – how do you keep track of those one of a kind yellows and reds and blues? It’s easy for a paint manufacturer or contractor to do the […]

Let’s admit it: doors take a lot of abuse. They get kicked, leaned against, banged up by walkers. And it’s OK, because they’re metal doors, and the metal can take it. However, metal has a weak point – it rusts, especially in areas where humidity levels are high. Think about an indoor pool, for example. […]