Monthly Archives: February 2012

Getting Quotes From Toronto Painters

February 19, 2012 in Painting in Toronto

A lot can be told about a Toronto painter based on the quote he or she provides, and the way they conduct themselves during the estimate. In order to make an informed decision about who to hire, you need to consider – and compare – quotes carefully, as they can vary widely between painting companies. The price is a focal point for most people, and it is tempting to choose a contractor based largely on the price they offer, but the truth is, the quoted cost should not be the most important consideration in hiring painters. A quote is really an estimate of the amount of hours of labour and materials needed to complete a project. The key point is that the amount of work required will vary based on [...]

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Paint Prices On The Rise…

February 16, 2012 in Painting in Toronto

If you happen to visit a paint store these days you’ll notice higher price tags. In the past year, paint manufacturers have had several price mark-ups on their offerings, and may have several more in store for 2012. The premium lines of paint in Toronto have retail prices that are becoming quite intimidating (Aura by Benjamin Moore tops $80…). The cost of raw materials is the culprit. The price of titanium dioxide, which is a primary ingredient of house paints, has experienced heavy demand worldwide, especially from emerging markets in China and india. The result is an increased pricetag which gets passed on to the consumer. Increases have been on the order of 15% so far, and it is expected to see another 10%+ increase in the coming year. If [...]

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Toronto Painters for Home or Condo.

February 12, 2012 in Painting in Toronto

Letting painting contractors into your dwelling is not everyone’s idea of straightforward. The need to paint, especially in condos or townhouses where space is limited, can be a project which causes upheaval. Furniture needs to be rearranged and moved around, painters need space to setup equipment, and general home productivity will suffer. There is really no avoiding it, but picking the right painting contractor can improve the situation quite a bit. A good painting company that is experienced in residential repainting will make the painting project run smoothly by doing some important things you might not think painters would necessarily do. They will make a priority list of what rooms to do in what order, so you know when certain rooms will be accessible. Drying time needs to be considered, [...]

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Green Toronto Painting

February 5, 2012 in Painting in Toronto

Everyone is trying to embrace the new green mindset of recent years, but how many painting contractors really make the effort to be easier on the environment? Here are the things that one such company, ARC Painting, is doing to contribute. – Paper is outdated, and we try to do as much as possible via other methods to reduce paper usage. This includes training materials, company administration, and marketing. ARC painting uses almost no print media for marketing (we do have business cards, though). Our marketing is done primarily online and by word of mouth. We do not use flyer or mail campaigns. We are proud to only use about a few pounds of paper per year (less than many households). – We take care to recycle paint properly, and [...]

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A Toronto Painting Company Run By Who?

February 2, 2012 in Painting in Toronto

We’ve seen their ads around town; you’ve likely met one at your front door smiling with a flyer in hand. Yes, it is the phenomenon known as student painters, and they are marketing themselves as professional painters in Toronto without fail every summer season. The idea of college students becoming painters is not a new one, but they have in recent decades become much more active, with many organizations and companies offering college-aged painting crews for home-based residential painting. We know they exist, and not in small numbers. But the question is, should you hire one? Lets think about how they compare to a professional painter. In terms of training, they are lacking. Student businesses are seasonal endeavors, and have a high turnover rate. So their “pros” are often sent [...]

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House Painting in Forest Hill Toronto

February 2, 2012 in Painting in Toronto

One of ARC Painting’s primary territories is Forest Hill, and midtown Toronto. Painters have to have particular skills to master the homes here, and they can’t be afraid of heights. The area can be divided into a few varieties of homes, each with their own challenges to offer a painter. There are many older homes with prominent features such as tudor boards and stucco, and still to this day many of them maintain original wood soffits and fascia. Some of these homes, though, are in need of exterior restoration, and the touch of skilled Toronto painters. original woodwork present certain problems: often the older paint is oil and will have failing layers that need significant scraping. Another obstacle is the size and design of these buildings; dormer boxes on third [...]

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