Joe Elmore

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 […]

Does Fresh Paint Increase Your Home’s Value?

Does Fresh Paint Increase Your Home’s Value? More Money for Your Home

If you’re looking to put your home on the market, one of the most cost-effective ways to increase your home’s selling point is repainting.  Both interior and exterior paint jobs have been shown to increase your return on investment (ROI). According to a 2012 study, painting the interior of your home leads to a 107% […]

How Lighting Affects Paint Color (& Why It Matters)

How Lighting Affects Paint Color (& Why It Matters) Well Lit Living Room

Choosing the right paint color for your room is simply a matter of finding something that you really like and that works with your decor, right? Wrong. The way your space is lit – and what type of lighting you have – needs to play a big role in deciding what colors and shades to […]

How to Choose the Best Paint Colors for Small Bathrooms

How to Choose the Best Paint Colors for Small Bathrooms Bathroom Paint Colors

So you have a small bathroom in your home and you’re wondering what in the world you can do to make it appear less like a cramped cubicle and more like a comfortable space.  The key to your bathroom transformation is all in the paint color!  Colors can have a profound impact on how we […]

How Often Should Your Building Be Thoroughly Cleaned?

How Often Should Your Building Be Thoroughly Cleaned? office cleaning schedule

A clean workplace is a healthy workplace, not just in terms of helping prevent injuries, but also for preventing illnesses among your workers and customers. While it may seem as if you’re doing enough by scheduling routine cleaning sessions for things such as emptying trash, cleaning the bathrooms, and sweeping and mopping floors, most buildings […]

4 Interior Design Styles & the Paint Colors to Go With Them

4 Interior Design Styles & the Paint Colors to Go With Them paint colors for interior design styles

The interior design industry is full of different styles meant to allow every homeowner a unique take on their home’s look and feel. From traditional to modern, farmhouse to Scandinavian, it’s easy to find something to suit your needs when it comes to the furniture and decor in a room. But one thing that can […]

5 Ceiling Color Options That Aren’t White

5 Ceiling Color Options That Aren’t White Ceiling Painting Colors

When you decide to paint a room, you can’t just consider what color you’ll paint the walls. You also have to think about what color to paint the ceiling, and the right ceiling color can make or break the look of your room. If you’re bored with the traditional white ceiling, here are some ideas […]

How to Prepare a Room to Be Painted

How to Prepare a Room to Be Painted interior painting

A new coat of paint is a great way to refresh a room! With a little extra effort to prepare, not only will the process go more smoothly, but the results will be seamless.  Whether you are tackling a DIY project, or hiring a professional painting contractor, here are some tips on how to prepare […]

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