by Hey Paint Guy on September 3, 2010
Here’s a look into how Hey Paint Guy (facebook.com/heypaintguy) and his team at Vivax Pro Painting (www.vivaxpropainting.com) do power washing. He’s successfully done this for years in the Denver Metro area.
The purpose of the pressure wash is to rinse away the chalky residue, remove dust, mildew and some loose paint; may be preformed up to a month prior to painting. If the washer happens to misses or could not reach something on the house keep reading…
by Hey Paint Guy on August 25, 2010
Recently our technology treat has been the iPad. Wow, what a difference this mini computer can make for a business. For those who aren’t familiar with mini computer, Apple says it’s, “The best way to experience the web, email, photos, and video. Hands down.”
Whether that’s the case or not, it’s definitely going to be one of the best ways for us to better our customer service. How, you ask? Every facet of our house painting company will benefit. keep reading…
by Hey Paint Guy on August 20, 2010
Some helpful pointers and things you should know about color approval:
- Just because your neighbor was approved for the colors, doesn’t mean you will be. One example of this may be if a house to your left, right, behind or in front of you has the color scheme you want, there’s a chance you won’t get approved. keep reading…
by Hey Paint Guy on August 17, 2010
Sometimes it can be a headache dealing with your Home Owners Association. Of course they’re looking out for the best interests of the neighborhood but in some cases that comes at your expense!
Useful Tips:
First thing to do is find out the name of your HOA and the management company that they use. From there you can familiarize yourself with their rules and structure and possibly even get a general feel for how the painting process may go (Will it take 2 weeks or 2 months for approval?). keep reading…
by Hey Paint Guy on July 30, 2010
by Hey Paint Guy on July 30, 2010
Golden Rule for Pressure Washing:
Rinse the house. Get rid of everything that shouldn’t be on a house! For the paint to adhere to the surface and really soak in, the siding/wood needs to be clean. keep reading…
by Hey Paint Guy on July 30, 2010
Paint Scraper, Putty Knife, Sandpaper/Sanding Block, Stiff Brush, Power Washer, Ladders, Sprayer
Spray vs Brush Method of Application: Jeremiah Owen of Vivax Pro Painting, also known as Hey Paint Guy, says it depends on the type of surface. keep reading…
by Hey Paint Guy on July 30, 2010
If you have the itch to get out there and do some house painting on your own, you’d better make sure you know what you’re doing! And it all starts with the prep work. A fair metaphor for painting prep work: A strong prep job for painting is what a strong education is to a successful career. keep reading…
by Hey Paint Guy on July 30, 2010
Painting is the quickest and most affordable way to add value to your home. Do you do it yourself, or hire a pro? keep reading…
by Hey Paint Guy on July 30, 2010
You’ve explored the art of painting. You’ve exhausted yourself searching the internet for “How-to” videos. And you’ve walked the outside of the house scratching your head in anticipation of painting on your own. You’re next thought: Forget it, I’m bringing in a pro. keep reading…