News from John Thomas Painting
Oil-based paints have been the industry standard for years. They produce an aesthetically appealing, glossy, and leveled effect that people enjoy, especially for the interiors of their homes. Problems arise, however, for oil-based paints when they need to be disposed of. Oil-based paints contain high levels of volatile organic compounds or VOCs. VOCs can cause…
Read MoreWe are happy to provide our services on any sized project. We approach larger-sized projects with the same level of care and expertise as our smaller-sized ones, the quality of our work does not change. We will do whatever it takes to get your situation taken care of and solve the problems that you need…
Read MoreCan you restore exterior wood doors, especially ones that get a lot of sun exposure? Absolutely we can! We sand them down, give them a new stain, and apply a high-quality finish. Our advice, if you do have a natural wood door, is to make time every few years to sand and refinish them. Natural…
Read MoreThere are a thousand different colored tapes on the market currently. How do you know which one to buy? Yes, there seems to be an endless amount of different colored tapes on the market right now. Some manufacturers may share a color code, however, the difference between tapes lies in the quality of their adhesive…
Read MoreWhat is the best paint on the market currently, one that you’d recommend? We like to say that the best paint is paint that stays on. In the majority of cases, the process of preparing a surface for painting is just as important, if not more important than the branding of the paint itself. It’s…
Read MoreWhat are the pre-painting repairs that we do? We do a lot of stucco repair. In homes, we see the majority of exterior damage in areas that are exposed to water most frequently. Most often, these areas are in close proximity to planters and patios. Because those areas are being watered and washed off more…
Read MoreWhat other services do we offer in addition to painting? We also repair drywall! Family homes always have something to repair, especially as they endure endless wear and tear from children, pets, and even simple everyday use. Generally speaking, can perform repairs, installations, dry wall repair, and tear-downs in commercial and residential settings. Anything from…
Read MoreWhat’s new in the painting world, where is the technology going? At this point in time, people are prioritizing longevity and scuff resistance in their paint, especially in commercial settings and areas in residential settings that endure a lot of traffic. This includes bathrooms, kitchens, and hallways. Although oil-based paints are known to be scuff…
Read MoreDo they make paint that doesn’t smell? The answer is “yes”! They make what are known as low VOC paints, where the VOC stands for Volatile Organic Compounds. Low VOC or even no VOC paints are now available and they are really quite good. One thing to keep in mind is that they don’t quite…
Read MoreWhen you put tape on the wall, and you tape up some of those kids’ pictures and stuff? And how do you stop it from when you rip it off, or they rip it off, and it takes the paint off? Any tape, even those designed for use when painting, will adhere themselves to the…
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