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Wash the Floor Notes: The concrete floor must be completely dry before beginning this project. If your floor shows any signs of water seepage, the source of the water must be eliminated before starting. Some of the materials used for this project require special masks and other equipment, due to fumes. Please read all product labels carefully. Allow the floor to dry thoroughly after each coating is applied. Thoroughly wash floor with a degreasing solution. Rinse several times until mop is clean. Allow to dry for several days. Sand and Vacuum the Floor Sand off any old paint or any other […]

Advances in paint technology have made painting vinyl siding a good option. Ten or 20 years ago, the answer would probably be, ‘No.’ But with advances in paint technology, painting siding has not only become possible, some highly rated painters say it’s become a cost-effective alternative to replacing siding. Many now offer the service. “Vinyl starts to fade and shows UV damage over time,” Ray Parsons of Island Mainland Painting, Muskoka says of the damage the sun’s ultraviolet rays do over time. “It gets kind of ugly. Painting over it makes it look much better.” Why preparation is key to painting […]