Why Choose Eco-Friendly Painting Services in Calgary
Introduction In today’s world, sustainability is more than just a buzzword—it’s a way of life. For homeowners and businesses in Calgary, Alberta, choosing eco-friendly painting services is a practical and stylish way to refresh your space while protecting the environment. Calgary is a city celebrated for its natural beauty, from the majestic Rocky Mountains to…
Read More...What Is a Properly Prepared Surface?
What’s a Properly Prepared Surface? Read the instructions on any paint can (or paint data sheet) and the manufacturer always refers to a “properly painted surface”. The warranty is often voided without doing the recommended prep work. A properly prepared surface should be clean & free of any moisture. It should be completely…
Read More...Dangers of Lead-Based Paints | Lead Test Kits
Testing For Lead-Based Paints Lead Toxicity Lead is a toxic and hazardous metallic element which can cause central nervous system damage. It accumulates in the bones & teeth and is distributed to the brain, kidneys and liver. There is no known level of lead exposure that’s considered safe to humans. Young children are…
Read More...Pro Painting Tips: A Complete DIY House Painting Guide For 2025
I’ve been a house painter in Calgary for over 25 years and some of the most common questions are “Where do I start the painting process? Or “What kind of painting tools do I need? Or “What kind of paint should I buy for interior or exterior painting” Or “How long should I wait to…
Read More...How Often Should You Paint Your Home Interior? Ask a Pro
Have you been thinking about getting some painting done? Get a Quote I’ve been a house painter in Calgary for over 25 years and one of the most common questions is ‘How often should interior walls be painted? Or “How often should I paint my home interior? Or “When should the house interior be painted”…
Read More...Painting Brick: Opaque or Translucent Finishes
Types Of Paint Finishes For Brick Do you have a Brick Wall or Brick Fireplace you’d like to change the look of? You should consider either painting it a solid opaque color or whitewashing it for a more translucent appearance. Painting Brick Whitewashing Brick Painting Brick You can paint Brick any color if you prefer a…
Read More...Isabelle’s Room is Painted Dark Blue | Benjamin Moore CC-844 Winters Eve
Before After Isabelle’s Bedroom Color: Benjamin Moore ” Winter’s Eve” CC-844 Back in 2013, Caroline allowed her 5-year-old daughter Isabelle to select the paint color for her Bedroom and she chose a hot pink pictured above. Eco Star Painting has had the opportunity to do some interior residential painting and decorate Caroline’s 100-year-old home on a few…
Read More...Eco-Friendly House Painting Tips
Eco-Friendly House Painting Tips There isn’t a better way to freshen up the look of your home than by applying a fresh coat of paint. You can either hire a professional or take on the task yourself. Before you start, there are a few considerations you should consider in terms of health and safety…
Read More...Benjamin Moore Color Of The Year for 2018 Is Caliente AF-290
Porter Cable 7800 Wall Sander Review
Why Eco Star Painting Uses A Dustless Wall Sander One of the everyday tasks for interior painters in Calgary is sanding walls. Many years ago we used to perform this job the old fashioned way with a Pole Sander and a lot of elbow grease. It can be quite a physical and tiresome activity if…
Read More...How To Test For Moisture In Wood Before Painting or Staining
Is It Safe to Stain? Have you ever wondered if a wood surface is dry enough to paint after a rainy couple of days? It may be dry to the touch but a wood substrate (or surface) needs to be technically dry before applying a coating —-or it will eventually fail! Don’t rush to paint until you…
Read More...Restoring A Cedar Deck From Start To Finish
Introduction: The homeowners were very unhappy with the weathered and dirty look of their cedar deck. It had taken on an almost charcoal-gray color in appearance. Plain and simple, it was dirty and the original stain had deteriorated! When the deck was new, a coat of Sikkens Translucent Stain was applied in a color I’m…
Read More...Graco 395 Finish Pro Review | Air Assisted Airless Sprayer
Graco 395 Finish Pro Yes, this is a picture of my Graco 395 FP purchased in 2013 Why am I writing about it 4 years later? Because it has held up well and I didn’t have a Blog back then. 🙂 Seriously, we do not pull this rig out every day to use. When you…
Read More...Calgary Deck Painting | How to Prep And Stain A Deck
Basic Prep Work Required For The Job The above Deck was painted by Eco Star Painting in 2013. We stripped it down using a power sander, scrapers, and a little elbow grease.First, we used 50 grit sandpaper using a 1/4 sheet Porter Cable Palm Sander. After most of the paint is removed, we use 80…
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