Archive for July, 2009

The David Suzuki Foundation

admin July 29th, 2009 No Comments

David Suzuki  is a well known and award-winning scientist, environmentalist and broadcaster.  His radio and television programs have the amazing abillity to make science simple enough to be understood by everyone. The David Suzuki Foundation is an organization working to find ways for society to learn to live with Nature. The strength of the David Suzuki Foundation is its undisputable basis on science and much like its founder the abillity to make Natural Science understood. In addition, it is an organization looking

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Staining a Deck in Woodbridge

admin July 26th, 2009 No Comments

This deck in Woodbridge was in need of attention. The existing stain was peeling and flaking so the homeowner called Ecopainting. The failing stain was stripped down to the original cedar and a brightening solution was applied. A neutralizing agent was used and then it was left to dry. The painters used a translucent stain from Sikkens and two coats were applied. The result of the deck staining was a fresh new natural looking cedar that the family can now

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Industrial Painting in Toronto

admin July 26th, 2009 No Comments

Trench Limited is a specialized manufacturer of high voltage electrical equipment. In their Scarborough location they were in need of turning some of their storage space into usable office space. The ceiling and part of the walls had to be sprayed. We used the services of Painters for Hire. They are a painting contractor based in the Toronto and GTA area. The walls will be painted an off white colour and the floor will be painted by Ecopainting with Para Paints floor enamel. Painting

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Painting Exterior of Downtown Home

admin July 19th, 2009 No Comments

Charming Toronto semi-detached painted Spend some time painting homes in the suburbs and you forget the charm of older Toronto homes. A flower box here, a plant there and before you know it, Toronto exterior painting becomes important, very important. Succumbing to that charm is the order of the day, so get over it, and paint this house like you mean it! This Central East Toronto semi-detached needed a bit of help anyway, the homeowner was a friend of a previous customer.

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Environmental Policies, the “eco” in Ecopainting

admin July 16th, 2009 No Comments

Adding to the discussion of the environmental policies of Ecopainting Inc,  the following are some of the current policies of our Toronto Painting Company Office – Administration -  Print only the proposals and related documents needed for jobs in progress. “Pending”,     ”open” or “not awarded” proposals and estimates will remain digital files. -  We only receive computer faxing. As a result we have eliminated all junk faxes. We just print what is needed or worth printing. -  E-mail communication is not

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Commercial Painters, Painting loft style Office

admin July 14th, 2009 No Comments

The Toronto Commercial Painters of Ecopainting had a chance to paint some office space for a customer in the old Toronto Carpet Factory. The old historic building was originally built as a carpet manufacturing facility between 1899 and the 1920s. It is now home to a large and vibrant business community operating out of it.  The main  challenge was painting this office space without interrupting the daily activities of the client. A lot of the work was done during weekends, as  a lot of equipment such

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Toronto Deck Staining

admin July 8th, 2009 No Comments

Ignoring a deck without protecting it from the elements can be a very expensive mistake. The existing finish will start peeling  and fading and the wood itself can be damaged. As a result, stripping of the existing stain may become necessary. Sometimes wood replacement is the only solution for some boards.   By properly protecting a deck, it’s life can be extended and it can be enjoyed for many years to come. Deck Staining of this mid Toronto deck pictured here, was done by the painters

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Giving a little to the community and the environment.

admin July 5th, 2009 No Comments

By Rachel. Last week, a few of the Ecopainting staff had the opportunity to paint a group support home, run by Montage Support Services. This was a wonderful opportunity for our Toronto Painters to practice our different skills, but more importantly, we provided the residents of the home with a freshly painted interior at no cost to them or to Montage.  Montage Support Services is a non-profit organization that provides a home setting for those with multiple disabilities. On our

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