Martin Brothers Painting Blog

What causes paint failure?

February 5, 2011
I was doing internet searches on a rainy day and found this PDF on paint failure by the US Forest Service. It applies to wood siding but 
 a lot of it applies to any siding. 
I have found that moisture in the main cause of paint failure!

Posted by Scott Martin. Posted In : Paint failure 

 

What do I do with the old left over paint?

February 5, 2011
You have several options. I found this PDF while doing a web search. It is very informative and I urge you to look at it. Please do not put the old paint in the trash!  For further information on proper paint disposal.
Continue reading...

Posted by Scott Martin. Posted In : Paint Disposal 

 

Breaking news!

August 23, 2010
Well we are now a Wolman Certified contractor. Well it is not a big deal to most people but I did have to print out a large manual and take a test to get certified. Now we must primarily use Wolman products while doing decks. We are doing sample decks in neighborhoods around town. This is limited to only one deck per neighborhood so be fast to get the special discounted price. We also are limiting this to 4 or 5 decks. 
We will clean unstained decks or strip the old stain and re-stain the deck...
Continue reading...

Posted by Scott Martin. Posted In : Deck and Fence Care 

 

Trust must be earned

February 16, 2010
I want to address trust in this post. I think it is very important that you trust whoever is working around your home. Not just to do a good job but will they show up when they say they will. Will they tell you the truth even if it should mean they will not get the job. Will they be honest about everything

.

We try our best to give a truthful answer to your questions. If we do not know something we will say so and try to find the answer for you.

We have worked in many homes where the owner ...


Continue reading...

Posted by Scott Martin.

 

Drop cloths

January 28, 2010
Today I was reading where a painter was saying he rarely ever use a drop cloth when rolling ceilings. That is just crazy! We always use drop cloths to cover the floor and plastic to cover furniture and other items while painting walls and ceilings. We cover sidewalks, porches and driveways. We cover bushes and plants if needed.
I would never say I was so good I did not need a drop cloth. So beware of painters without drop cloths! No one is perfect. 
Continue reading...

Posted by Scott Martin. Posted In : Consumer Tips 

 

A yahoo user asks, I am painting room.

January 28, 2010
I am painting my room. Does red & bubblegum/hot pink go together?

I wanted to paint 3 of my bedroom walls pink & then the main wall red but im not sure if this will go? also i thought of 3 pink walls and one black wall but im scared the black wall will make my room look very dark. help please!



I said.
 " I have been a painter for 25 years and I would never paint a wall black. As far as red and pink that just makes me a little sick but it is you room and you can always repaint. Go to a paint s...


Continue reading...

Posted by Scott Martin. Posted In : Painting Tips 

 

A tip about so called screened contractors.

January 22, 2010
When looking for home improvements contractor , watch out for companies who states they pre-screen contractors for you. All these companies do, is to get your referral to as many contractors they can that pay them for the service. They sell leads to the contractors who are listed with them and collect huge fees, $25-$30 a lead even if they do not get the job. This can add hundreds of dollars to the final cost. Just think about it this way. Someone has to pay in the end and it's going to be y...
Continue reading...

Posted by Scott Martin. Posted In : Consumer Tips 

 

Is your home looking bad?

January 20, 2010
In just a few short days we can change the look of your home like we did for this one in North Chattanooga.
Continue reading...

Posted by Scott Martin.

 

We clean gutters!

January 20, 2010
It's me again! I just want to quickly say we clean gutters. This is something I know you all hate to do and a lot of us put it off. I know I have. Gutters should be cleaned out in the fall after all the leave have fallen. Then again in the spring a lot of people need them cleaned out again. Please do not let your down spouts stop up. This can lead to problems like rotten wood and peeling paint and water sometimes can get into your home. Another thing it is a good idea to have splash blocks at...
Continue reading...

Posted by Scott Martin. Posted In : Gutters 

 

Painting sale going on now!

January 20, 2010
It's me again! Scott from Martin Brothers Painting. If you need some interior painting done now is the time. Check out our specials at http://www.martinbrotherspainting.com/specials.php
Continue reading...

Posted by Scott Martin. Posted In : Hot Deals 

 
Older posts »
 

What causes paint failure?

February 5, 2011
I was doing internet searches on a rainy day and found this PDF on paint failure by the US Forest Service. It applies to wood siding but 
 a lot of it applies to any siding. 
I have found that moisture in the main cause of paint failure!

Posted by Scott Martin. Posted In : Paint failure 

 

What do I do with the old left over paint?

February 5, 2011
You have several options. I found this PDF while doing a web search. It is very informative and I urge you to look at it. Please do not put the old paint in the trash!  For further information on proper paint disposal.
Continue reading...

Posted by Scott Martin. Posted In : Paint Disposal 

 

Breaking news!

August 23, 2010
Well we are now a Wolman Certified contractor. Well it is not a big deal to most people but I did have to print out a large manual and take a test to get certified. Now we must primarily use Wolman products while doing decks. We are doing sample decks in neighborhoods around town. This is limited to only one deck per neighborhood so be fast to get the special discounted price. We also are limiting this to 4 or 5 decks. 
We will clean unstained decks or strip the old stain and re-stain the deck...
Continue reading...

Posted by Scott Martin. Posted In : Deck and Fence Care 

 

Trust must be earned

February 16, 2010
I want to address trust in this post. I think it is very important that you trust whoever is working around your home. Not just to do a good job but will they show up when they say they will. Will they tell you the truth even if it should mean they will not get the job. Will they be honest about everything

.

We try our best to give a truthful answer to your questions. If we do not know something we will say so and try to find the answer for you.

We have worked in many homes where the owner ...


Continue reading...

Posted by Scott Martin.

 

Drop cloths

January 28, 2010
Today I was reading where a painter was saying he rarely ever use a drop cloth when rolling ceilings. That is just crazy! We always use drop cloths to cover the floor and plastic to cover furniture and other items while painting walls and ceilings. We cover sidewalks, porches and driveways. We cover bushes and plants if needed.
I would never say I was so good I did not need a drop cloth. So beware of painters without drop cloths! No one is perfect. 
Continue reading...

Posted by Scott Martin. Posted In : Consumer Tips 

 

A yahoo user asks, I am painting room.

January 28, 2010
I am painting my room. Does red & bubblegum/hot pink go together?

I wanted to paint 3 of my bedroom walls pink & then the main wall red but im not sure if this will go? also i thought of 3 pink walls and one black wall but im scared the black wall will make my room look very dark. help please!



I said.
 " I have been a painter for 25 years and I would never paint a wall black. As far as red and pink that just makes me a little sick but it is you room and you can always repaint. Go to a paint s...


Continue reading...

Posted by Scott Martin. Posted In : Painting Tips 

 

A tip about so called screened contractors.

January 22, 2010
When looking for home improvements contractor , watch out for companies who states they pre-screen contractors for you. All these companies do, is to get your referral to as many contractors they can that pay them for the service. They sell leads to the contractors who are listed with them and collect huge fees, $25-$30 a lead even if they do not get the job. This can add hundreds of dollars to the final cost. Just think about it this way. Someone has to pay in the end and it's going to be y...
Continue reading...

Posted by Scott Martin. Posted In : Consumer Tips 

 

Is your home looking bad?

January 20, 2010
In just a few short days we can change the look of your home like we did for this one in North Chattanooga.
Continue reading...

Posted by Scott Martin.

 

We clean gutters!

January 20, 2010
It's me again! I just want to quickly say we clean gutters. This is something I know you all hate to do and a lot of us put it off. I know I have. Gutters should be cleaned out in the fall after all the leave have fallen. Then again in the spring a lot of people need them cleaned out again. Please do not let your down spouts stop up. This can lead to problems like rotten wood and peeling paint and water sometimes can get into your home. Another thing it is a good idea to have splash blocks at...
Continue reading...

Posted by Scott Martin. Posted In : Gutters 

 

Painting sale going on now!

January 20, 2010
It's me again! Scott from Martin Brothers Painting. If you need some interior painting done now is the time. Check out our specials at http://www.martinbrotherspainting.com/specials.php
Continue reading...

Posted by Scott Martin. Posted In : Hot Deals 

 
Older posts »
 

About Me


Scott Martin Hello , I worked for Dowlen Construction for over 25 years. I studied mechanical engineering and business at Chattanooga State. I enjoy photography and am tring to start my own photo tinting business. www.rainbowphotcoloring.com I am married and we live in the city of Red Bank even though our mailing address is Hixson. I have attended Oakwood Baptist Church since 2004 with my wife. We were married there in 2006.

About Me


Paul Martin Hello, I worked for Dowlen Construction for over 15 year with my brother Scott. I studied Commercial Art at Chattanooga State. I have mostly painted since I started working. It is not art work but their is a art to painting.