October 25, 2009
Most people want paint to cover in one coat. Very few paints will cover in one coat over any color. Some will cover over a lighter color.
If the can says one coat coverage it may just do it for a pro but maybe not a do it for a non pro. Even I have a hard time getting some paint to cover in one coat.
One paint we are using now is doing a very good job of covering in one coat. Sherwin Williams Super Paint.
We have had some luck with Valspar getting it to cover in one coat.
A lot depends on what you are painting over.
A better paint equals better coverage.
As a rule of thumb most paint covers around 350 square feet. I figure 325 and put it on heaver so hopefully it will cover in one coat.
Posted by Scott Martin. Posted In : Painting Tips
October 5, 2009
The single most important thing for A nice lasting paint job is the prep work. It's a boring, time consuming job that can consist of sanding, dusting, cleaning, patching holes, caulking, cleaning dust and more. If done right you will have a excellent looking paint job. But if not done right you can have a real mess that can be very costly later on. We at Martin Brothers Painting do our best give you a vice paint job. We do all the necessary prep work then and only them will we paint. A paint ... Continue reading...
Posted by Scott S. Posted In : Painting Tips
September 27, 2009
I just got finished removing wallpaper from a bedroom and painting the walls. What a job! People should only paint walls and leave the paper for books and newspapers  Continue reading...
Posted by Scott S. Posted In : Compleated Jobs
September 27, 2009
We just finished another townhouse repaint. We would love to paint your townhouse, house,apartment or office. We are licensed and have been painting for many years. We have just recently started using Valspar paint and highly recommend it for interior walls. We have used it on the last three jobs and really like it and it is cheaper than Benjamin Moore and Sherwin Williams. Continue reading...
Posted by Scott S. Posted In : Compleated Jobs
July 28, 2009
An elderly carpenter was ready to retire. He told his
employer-contractor of his plans to leave the house building
business and live a more leisurely life with his wife enjoying his
extended family. He would miss the paycheck, but he needed to
retire. They could get by.
The contractor was sorry to see his good worker go and asked
if he could build just one more house as a personal favor.
The carpenter said yes, but in time it was easy to see that his
heart was not in his work. He resorted ... Continue reading...
Posted by Scott S.
June 12, 2009
Hi All, You may think this topic has nothing to do with painting but I think it does and this is my blog! If you are like me and you use twitter then you will like this site. It gets you followers and maybe can help you make some money using twitter by having more followers. It is free to use. The cool thing about this is when you send the tweets to 6 people in the list your name is at the top of there list of names they send to. I think this will get us a lot of followers. I an going to try i... Continue reading...
Posted by Scott S. Posted In : Twitter
June 12, 2009
Hi All, Summer has just started and it is getting hot! So we hve decided to give some hot deals on painting now til July 30. If you buy the paint and have all items out of our way we will paint a 12x12 room or smaller for $75 this is for the walls only and one coat and you supply the paint. Continue reading...
Posted by Scott S. Posted In : Hot Deals
June 9, 2009
Hi
All,
I found out one thing last Friday! I can not patch vinyl flooring
that has been cut out. I tried to put a patch in for some very nice people and
could not get it to look good enough for me. I am a perfectionist about a lot of things and this was one of them. I hate being defeated! Well I can not do
everything! No one can. I will not try that again. Continue reading...
Posted by Scott S. Posted In : Vinyl Flooring
June 9, 2009
That
is a good question. Well here is one answer. To be on the safe side two times a
year. That is the recommendation of all fire departments. I do it ones a year
some time and it is OK but I should do it twice a year. Please do not wait until
they start beeping it will drive you crazy before you get them changed because
they will most always start beeping at night. It must be some kind of law or
something! If you are not able to change you batteries give us a call. We can do
it... Continue reading...
Posted by Scott S. Posted In : Smoke Alarms
June 9, 2009
Hello
All,
By now if your gutters have not been cleaned you may have a tree
farm in them! Gutter cleaning is something that needs to be dome on most homes
twice a year. If you neglect to clean them they will stop up and can cause
damage to your home. I suggest cleaning twice a year once after all the leaves
have fallen and if you are around any trees like maples and tree that have seed
that may get in tour gutters. We can clean most gutters for you and prices start
at $35 if they are ... Continue reading...
Posted by Scott S. Posted In : Gutters
October 25, 2009
Most people want paint to cover in one coat. Very few paints will cover in one coat over any color. Some will cover over a lighter color.
If the can says one coat coverage it may just do it for a pro but maybe not a do it for a non pro. Even I have a hard time getting some paint to cover in one coat.
One paint we are using now is doing a very good job of covering in one coat. Sherwin Williams Super Paint.
We have had some luck with Valspar getting it to cover in one coat.
A lot depends on what you are painting over.
A better paint equals better coverage.
As a rule of thumb most paint covers around 350 square feet. I figure 325 and put it on heaver so hopefully it will cover in one coat.
Posted by Scott Martin. Posted In : Painting Tips
October 5, 2009
The single most important thing for A nice lasting paint job is the prep work. It's a boring, time consuming job that can consist of sanding, dusting, cleaning, patching holes, caulking, cleaning dust and more. If done right you will have a excellent looking paint job. But if not done right you can have a real mess that can be very costly later on. We at Martin Brothers Painting do our best give you a vice paint job. We do all the necessary prep work then and only them will we paint. A paint ... Continue reading...
Posted by Scott S. Posted In : Painting Tips
September 27, 2009
I just got finished removing wallpaper from a bedroom and painting the walls. What a job! People should only paint walls and leave the paper for books and newspapers Continue reading...
Posted by Scott S. Posted In : Compleated Jobs
September 27, 2009
We just finished another townhouse repaint. We would love to paint your townhouse, house,apartment or office. We are licensed and have been painting for many years. We have just recently started using Valspar paint and highly recommend it for interior walls. We have used it on the last three jobs and really like it and it is cheaper than Benjamin Moore and Sherwin Williams. Continue reading...
Posted by Scott S. Posted In : Compleated Jobs
July 28, 2009
An elderly carpenter was ready to retire. He told his
employer-contractor of his plans to leave the house building
business and live a more leisurely life with his wife enjoying his
extended family. He would miss the paycheck, but he needed to
retire. They could get by.
The contractor was sorry to see his good worker go and asked
if he could build just one more house as a personal favor.
The carpenter said yes, but in time it was easy to see that his
heart was not in his work. He resorted ... Continue reading...
Posted by Scott S.
June 12, 2009
Hi All, You may think this topic has nothing to do with painting but I think it does and this is my blog! If you are like me and you use twitter then you will like this site. It gets you followers and maybe can help you make some money using twitter by having more followers. It is free to use. The cool thing about this is when you send the tweets to 6 people in the list your name is at the top of there list of names they send to. I think this will get us a lot of followers. I an going to try i... Continue reading...
Posted by Scott S. Posted In : Twitter
June 12, 2009
Hi All, Summer has just started and it is getting hot! So we hve decided to give some hot deals on painting now til July 30. If you buy the paint and have all items out of our way we will paint a 12x12 room or smaller for $75 this is for the walls only and one coat and you supply the paint. Continue reading...
Posted by Scott S. Posted In : Hot Deals
June 9, 2009
Hi
All,
I found out one thing last Friday! I can not patch vinyl flooring
that has been cut out. I tried to put a patch in for some very nice people and
could not get it to look good enough for me. I am a perfectionist about a lot of things and this was one of them. I hate being defeated! Well I can not do
everything! No one can. I will not try that again. Continue reading...
Posted by Scott S. Posted In : Vinyl Flooring
June 9, 2009
That
is a good question. Well here is one answer. To be on the safe side two times a
year. That is the recommendation of all fire departments. I do it ones a year
some time and it is OK but I should do it twice a year. Please do not wait until
they start beeping it will drive you crazy before you get them changed because
they will most always start beeping at night. It must be some kind of law or
something! If you are not able to change you batteries give us a call. We can do
it... Continue reading...
Posted by Scott S. Posted In : Smoke Alarms
June 9, 2009
Hello
All,
By now if your gutters have not been cleaned you may have a tree
farm in them! Gutter cleaning is something that needs to be dome on most homes
twice a year. If you neglect to clean them they will stop up and can cause
damage to your home. I suggest cleaning twice a year once after all the leaves
have fallen and if you are around any trees like maples and tree that have seed
that may get in tour gutters. We can clean most gutters for you and prices start
at $35 if they are ... Continue reading...
Posted by Scott S. Posted In : Gutters
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About Me
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.
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About Me
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.
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