Joe Elmore

How to Choose the Perfect Shade of Gray for Your Walls

How to Choose the Perfect Shade of Gray for Your Walls choosing shade of gray for walls

Gray is the perfect color for most homes. It’s the perfect blend of modern and cozy, sophisticated and calming. And with the variety of shades to choose from, there is no style it won’t compliment. That being said, sometimes the amount of options can be a little overwhelming. If you’re looking for the perfect shade […]

Guide to Pet Safety During Repainting & Renovations

Guide to Pet Safety During Repainting & Renovations pet safety when painting

Repairs and renovations in the home can be stressful for the whole family. If the loud noises, hired contractors, and altered routine is overwhelming for humans, just imagine how it feels for pets!  Thankfully, there are steps you can take to make the process as safe and smooth as possible.  If you are having renovations […]

5 Ways to Maintain a Healthy Workplace

5 Ways to Maintain a Healthy Workplace keeping workplace healthy

Your employees spend a lot of time in the workplace. Whether you manage a small office or a large industrial floor, it’s your responsibility to keep the working area as safe and healthy as possible.  Not only is keeping employees healthy simply the right thing to do, but it’s also good for business. People are […]

Can You Paint Cabinets Without Sanding Them?

Can You Paint Cabinets Without Sanding Them? painting cabinets without sanding

If you’re looking to renovate your kitchen, painting your cabinets is a great way to do just that. You can breathe a whole new life into your kitchen with just this simple change.  Painting is simple, but you’re probably not looking forward to the prep work that comes beforehand. The worst of which is sanding. […]

How Long Should My Interior Paint Job Last?

How Long Should My Interior Paint Job Last? how long should interior paint last

Maybe you’ve just moved into a new house and don’t mind the colors the previous owners chose for the walls. Or you’ve just painted your home and want to know how long you have until you’ll need to paint again. Whether they’re facing down a plan to paint in the near future or they don’t […]

How Weather Conditions Can Impact Your Industrial Protective Coatings

How Weather Conditions Can Impact Your Industrial Protective Coatings how weather impacts industrial coatings

Using industrial protective coatings offers your equipment and facilities a whole host of benefits, including protection from corrosion, chemicals, salt, and extreme temperatures. However, as strong as industrial protective coatings are once they’re applied and cured, conditions have to be just right during their application in order for them to be effective. If you try […]

What’s the Difference Between Polyurethane & Urethane Coatings?

What’s the Difference Between Polyurethane & Urethane Coatings? Polyurethane & Urethane Molecules

As you look around for high-quality industrial coatings, it’s not unusual that you’ll run into both the terms “urethane” and “polyurethane.” Both terms are common when discussing flooring systems, especially for industrial applications. Their chemical properties make these coatings more resilient and easier to maintain than epoxy flooring under similar conditions. Polyurethane is an organic […]

3 Key Steps for Steel Surface Preparation

3 Key Steps for Steel Surface Preparation Heavy Equipment Steel Surface Preparation

Steel’s hardness, durability, and strength have led it to be a choice material for industrial machines. By using industrial coatings, steel’s lifetime can be preserved and lengthened.  In fact, coatings on steel provide many benefits, including: Improving resistance to corrosion from oxidation and salt attack Strengthening defenses against abrasion and wear Enhancing performance in environments […]

Dark Kitchen? 7 Tips for Making It Brighter

Dark Kitchen? 7 Tips for Making It Brighter Dark Kitchen

Cavemen ate in dark caves, but it’s the 21st century so you shouldn’t have to, too!  If your kitchen suffers from minimal natural light exposure and always feels dreary, there are several easy ways to brighten up the space! Try out a few of these tips, and you’ll be saying “I see the light” all […]

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