As do most painters, yes. You’ll probably see a painter doing your interior or exterior paint job with some paint on their uniform, which is easily seen because of the white. Most paint companies wear white pants and white shirts with a company logo or plain.

Here are some reasons why painters originally wore white and still do: – Painting, originally, was mostly white. So painters wore white to minimize appearance of stains. – Painters used unbleached and undyed cotton because it was more disposable and cheap. – To most people, white signifies cleanliness and is similiar to a nurse or baker uniform. The less mess on the uniform, the better they are at their job. (All opinion though) – Painters wanted to distinguish themselves from other trades. People tend to hire neat painters, so it is also a plus to keep your whites as fresh as possible. Be assured when you hire Toronto painters to paint your interior or exterior, you’ll meet clean and neat painters.

There is an incredible amount of colour selection to choose from when deciding on interior painting, so the task may seem overwhelming. Here are some things to think about when considering an interior paint job…
Remember there are tons of colours to choose from, so the colour for your interior paint should be chosen after you’ve decided the rest of your room. Think about the floor, if it’s going to be hardwood or carpeted. And if so, what colour the carpet will be. Think about furniture and what colour of that will be. Just picture the room first before deciding a paint colour. Of course, you can build a room off a colour you really want to use, that is up to you.

Keep in mind brightness of the room and the general atmosphere you would like. People tend to go with lighter colours to give the room more of a spacious appearance, but dark colours are also used and they compliment the appearance of a light trim to give a visual “pop” upon seeing the room.

Once you decide on what colour to use for, pick a company that will use great quality paint. This makes a difference in life of the paint, cleaning of the paint once applied and overall satisfaction with the interior paint job.
And, if you’re environmentally focused, choose an environmentally friendly paint company.

As summer comes to an end, the exterior paint season goes with it. Although you can paint outside up until it gets to be about 1 degree celsius, it’s still not ideal exterior painting conditions.
This is a great time to look into interior painting, because nicer weather should be dedicated to exterior painting. There are so many colours to choose from for interior painting, whether it be traditional soft tones or a bold, vibrant colour, that it can be fun. Even if you choose to keep the colour you have, a fresh coat looks great and improves the aesthetics of the house, making it nice to look at.

Interior Painting in Toronto

One of the most interesting and cool uses of colour we have seen was at a condo in downtown Toronto. The condo owner had us paint one wall white, one gray, and the next one black. It ended up having a cool gradient effect, and he had a wall across from it painted a nice vibrant red.

Interior Painting in Toronto

If your white walls are driving you crazy, think about changing the colour. If you just bought new furniture, you might want to make the walls compliment the colour of the new furniture. Another reason is to change the mood or atmosphere of a room. There are, of course, many things to consider before any drastic changes to your colour. The lighting of the room, the furniture, the way it looks throughout the day.
We have colour consultants to help you out if you need advice or suggestions, so don’t think it’s daunting at all because there is help. If you are interested in an interior painting,  call us ASAP to arrange an appointment for a quote. Go ahead and make a change to your home, to lively up the house, protect your walls or just to impress people that visit your home.

A friend in Markham

Harley was happy to see the Markham Painters paint his house. He didn’t much care for the grass cutters, they were too loud!
He didn’t mind the painter’s painting inside the house though, he got a chance to show off! He would look at you, swaying from side to side…he was dancing!
While painting the family room in Benjamin Moore colour Shelbourne Buff, you would hear a hello
from the kitchen next door…and it wasn’t another painter!
If you were having a conversation, you might hear “really?” when Harley was listening, and it actually sounded like a question!
Harley lives in Markham, in a home now freshly painted and filled with colour.
Natura eggshell and Aura Bath & Spa paints were used, in shades of creams and greens and yellows.
New hardwood floors are being installed in a couple of weeks, so we will be returning to see how all the new paint colours look with the new floor.
It will be so nice to go back. House Painting in Markham was a pleasure! Susan & Michael were so nice to work with.
The bird bread Susan made smelled really good too. Harley said “Try it.” Hmmm, I don’t think so….a little too seedy!

Be back soon with some photos and an update on what Harley had to say about all that is going on. He’ll be thinking the painters are back to paint the house again!

By Karon

Painting of Toronto Row House

There were many city planning reasons for building row houses and saving space was one of them. In large cities, especially European cities, where space is limited and population is large and growing, that kind of thinking makes sense. The Greater Toronto Area is large and expansive, so the need for row houses in the suburbs is not there. In fact Townhouses make more sense. In Downtown Toronto, that is a different story. Space is limited and of course land was available at a premium. As a result, high density housing made perfect sense. Affordability of housing was of course an issue.
So how would proud homeowners of a row house in the city of Toronto make their house stand out? How would they express their individuality? Some colourful front gardening, a new front door, maybe some landscaping would help. But nothing can make a statement as loud as a strong paint colour can. Painting the main exterior architectural elements of the front of a house can do wonders for its look.
Of course painted exteriors of brick and main body surfaces are common in Cabbage Town and someone can see hundreds of painted exteriors in the Kensington Market. But it takes boldness to pick a colour and make your house stand out as the homeowners did for this Richmond Street W. row house. The Exterior Painters of Ecopainting were hired to paint this fresh and distinctive grey blue colour. Exterior flat paint was used by SICO to paint the brick. Two coats were used after the brick was pressure washed.
The metal roof over the porch was also painted. A Direct To Metal (DTM) acrylic was used to paint the the roof in an almost black colour from Pittsburgh Paints. The transformation is very obvious. This Toronto Row house is now …different.

To add individuality to your home, the Painters of Ecopainting Inc. and their trained colour consultants can help you pick a colour that shows your style. Call 416 733-7767 for an estimate. You can also request a painting estimate online and someone will be in touch with you shortly after.

Exterior Painting of surfaces can often be challenging. Unpredictable Toronto weather, heights, landscaping and varied surfaces are all aspects that need to be considered. So when a job manager is planning and budgeting, the type of paint she decides upon plays a huge role.
For this job in the St Clair and Dufferin area of Toronto, Benjamin Moore’s Exterior Aura was used on almost every surface that we painted: aluminum fascia and eaves, wooden window frames, cedar shakes, concrete posts, and doors. This paint is the most revolutionary on the market for exterior work and has many benefits.
The waterbourne paint (also known as latex) comes in flat, low-lustre and semi-gloss finishes. The flat and low-lustre finishes have a very high hiding capability, so less coats are needed than conventional paint. We used these finishes on the surfaces that require maintenance, such as the window frames and cedar shingles.
Benjmain Moore Aura has one of the lowest VOC counts of any paint, making it the most eco-friendly choice. Volatile Organic Compounds are harmful to the environment and to people, so always make sure to choose paint with a low VOC number! (Aura has 45 grams/litre).
Lastly, Aura uses a new pigmentation system that ensures true colour and less fading. These qualities came in handy while we were painting the doors. Even though the doors were going red (always the hardest colour to obtain perfect coverage), they only needed 2 coats. And they look great!

By the end of the job, it was quite obvious that the paint we used made a huge difference. By applying fewer coats than typically needed with other paint, we saved time and spent less time at heights. The colours look rich and covered beautifully. The many different surfaces could have made this job a real challenge, but the work of the painters and Aura made it go nice and smoothly.

by Amelia

The Toronto Painters of Ecopainting were raring to go. This was a good winter. It was a also a very long winter. Despite the economic troubles most construction companies faced, we did ok. We painted homes, painted factories and stores. We were still painting the interior of a large clinic. The weather was agreeable, the schedule set. Our Exterior painters were ready to start.
The first Toronto Exterior Painting customer was Re/max Unique. This real Estate company has two locations in the downtown Toronto area. Ecopainting was contracted to paint the Yonge Street location. The balcony metal railing on the second floor was rusting and it needed painting. The front entrance metal trim and railing was dirty and unsightly. The amount of Yonge Street vehicle traffic doesn’t help.
We needed a “one product solution” to use as a metal primer, rust inhibitor and super adherent trim paint. The Direct To Metal (DTM) product from Benjamin Moore was a great product that could do all of the above and give us outstanding service and durability..
Most of the second story railing was located directly over the entrance of three local stores. It was very windy and plastic drop cloths were not an option. A painter had to actually hold a drop cloth over each black cloth awning. The paint was fairly easy to work with and dried very fast. The patrons of these stores were not inconvenienced at all. One of the stores was a Bistro and lunch time traffic could not be disturbed. During lunch time the painters had to work at the front of the build.

Exterior painting of Toronto Business

At the end, the Yonge Street entrance looked clean and bright and the metal railing did not look rusted anymore. Our customer was ecstatic, thanked us for a “quick and professional job” and promised to call us for more work in the future.
The Exterior Painting season in Toronto was now well underway! There are now more buildings stores and houses scheduled to be painted in the Greater Toronto Area.

Need painters for your Toronto area home?
Browse through the categories of this blog and soon you will find out that this is not the “same old same old”  of Paint Contracting. The painters, contractors and consultants collaborating and updating this blog have something different in mind.
For residential painting, we use the services of Ecopainting Inc.
Ecopainting is not your average painting company. They are the first “Eco” painting company in Toronto and they follow strict environmental policies. They have also earned a reputation  for extraordinary service.
That service is engrained in their service culture and mostly comes from their careful screening of the painters they hire. Every single painter working for Ecopainting is a full time employee and selected for their professionalism.
As a result, their Toronto Painters are a pleasure to have in any home as this customer commented:
“extraordinary service, pasionate staff, very professional and a pleasure to have in any home. Our home is our pride and my husband and I could not believe how dilligently the painters work throughout the entire day…”
Sarah K. from the Annex said:
” I felt that the painters were extremely respectful. They treated my place like their own home…”

Some Painting Services availableInterior and Exterior Painting
Wallpaper Removal
Decorative finishes
Mural Painting
Floor finishing
Cabinet painting
Pressure Washing
Plaster repairs
Drywall repairs
Stucco Painting
Condominium and Apartment Painting
Loft Painting

Call Ecopainting directly at 416 733-7767

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