August 29, 2018
Ready for a chemistry lesson in painting?
Acid staining is a finishing technique for concrete that mixes water, hydrochloric acid, and acid-soluble metallic salts. This mixture penetrates and chemically reacts with the hydrated lime in the concrete.
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August 15, 2018
“Selling Cochran & Mann. That’s what I like doing the best. I believe in my company, so it’s easy. I’m not...being fake about it. I enjoy my job.”
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August 1, 2018
According to Sherwin-Williams, primers are a multifaceted aspect of the painting process. Primers achieve a smooth, professional look and block future stains, marks, and odors. The first coat also assures adhesion, speeds up and improves topcoat, and prevents peeling. Primers also attain the truest color of paint.
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July 25, 2018
According to Materials Performance, “Steel corrosion is...the biggest durability issue for reinforced concrete structures.” Corrosion is a gradual process that harms steel and steel-reinforced concrete structures, including commercial buildings.
While paint coatings help, it's best to start at the beginning of corrosion management.
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July 4, 2018
Urethane coating (also known as a polyurethane finish) is a reliable and economical choice when it comes to choosing a high quality top coat for commercial buildings.
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June 27, 2018
If your commercial building has minor cracks in the drywall or you want a smoother wall finish, professional skim coating is the answer.
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June 13, 2018
Wood stain is a substance that's used for the coloring and improved sustainability of wood-based products.
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June 6, 2018
While you should leave a lot of the prep work to your chosen commercial painting company, a few things can be done on your own time to ready your building for painting.
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May 30, 2018
According to Consumer Reports, “Color experts keep an eye out for trends, traveling around the country and abroad, and taking cues from the arts, fashion, pop culture, and the automotive industry, among other areas.”
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May 16, 2018
Whether you’re a developer or a commercial building owner, choosing exterior paint colors for commercial buildings is an important task. It identifies your space, which means the decision shouldn’t be taken lightly (or too darkly).
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