Wallpaper, Painting, Drywall & Plaster Repairs

Q. Describe the most common types of jobs you do for your clients.

A. Plaster repairs, wallpaper removal, Interior and exterior painting.

Q. What advice do you have for a customer looking to hire a provider like you?

A. Ask for proof of insurance. Most "fly by nights" aren't going to carry liability insurance.

Q. If you were a customer, what do you wish you knew about your trade? Any inside secrets to share?

A. Take the time to properly prep your surface and use the right primer if applicable and allways remember, the prmary job of the salsemen at the paint store is to try to sell you things, wether you need them or not, so they may not allways be a reliable source of information.

Q. What important information should buyers have thought through before seeking you out?

A. They should have a general Idea of what they want repaired or painted and if need be I can help them decide what would be the best way to proceed to get the job done as efficiently as possible.

Q. Why does your work stand out from others who do what you do?

A. We pay more attention to detail and know what primers to use on different surfaces, and we USE THEM. We believe "you only get 1 chance to do it wright the first time", and we do.

Q. What do you like most about your job?

A. Making old look like new, and the fact that every job is different so it never gets old

Q. What questions do customers most commonly ask you? What's your answer?

A. Q: Can you put latex over oil? Answer: Yes
Q: Can you paint over metal? Answer: Yes, as long as you use the right primer.
Q: Can you paint shiny surfaces? Answer: Yes, as long as you sand off the sheen first.
Q: Why do painters wear white? Answer: It helps reflect light to the surface you are working on

Q. Do you have a favorite story from your work?

A. You probably had to be there.

Q. What do you wish customers knew about you or your profession?

A. I started the business in 1994 and I have an excellent track record as far as satisfied customers. So much so that repeat business and referrals make up about 95% of my business.

Q. How did you decide to get in your line of work?

A. A friend needed help on a job and I ended up working for him untill he relocated several years later. As it turned out, I was pretty good, and decided to stay with it.

Q. Tell us about a recent job you did that you are particularly proud of.

A. We restored a house in the national registry of historic buildings and the customer was thrilled whn we were done.

Q. Do you do any sort of continuing education to stay up on the latest developments in your field?

A. I just completed a course in lead removal, and keep up on current msd sheets. I also keep up on new developements with products

Q. What are the latest developments in your field? Are there any exciting things coming in the next few years or decade that will change your line of business?

A. Latex stain sealer. Also, most oil products have been outlawed. Advances in latex paints and primers are remarkable

Q. Describe your most recent project, what it involved, how much it cost, and how long it took.

A. We painted the exterior trim, doors windows and shutters on a ranch house. At the same time, I did some drywall repairs in the bathroom, spot primed and painted the ceiling and walls.

Q. If you have a complicated pricing system for your service, please give all the details here.

A. Every job is different. We'll do the walls in an average room for about $200.00 for 1 coat. That includes prep and paint. I have several ways of figuring exterior. New or repaint plays a factor. Industrial vinyl is $3.00 - $5.00 per lineal yrd. depending on patern match and difficulty level, I.E. is it broken up, high or difficult to get to, or just straight runs.

Q. If you were advising someone who wanted to get into your profession, what would you suggest?

A. Go back to school and become a medical assistant

Q. Write your own question and answer it.

A. Why should you hire me?
Because I am very good at what I do. We are very efficient and do things right the first time.