How-To Painting Tips - Eco Star Painting

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…

Dangers of Lead-Based Paints | Lead Test Kits

By Ted Rinshed

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…

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Pro Painting Tips: A Complete DIY House Painting Guide For 2025

By Ted Rinshed

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…

How Often Should You Paint Your Home Interior? Ask a Pro

By Ted Rinshed

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”…

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Painting Brick: Opaque or Translucent Finishes

By Ted Rinshed

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…

Green rainbow image: Eco friendly Painters Go Green

Eco-Friendly House Painting Tips

By Ted Rinshed

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…

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Porter Cable 7800 Wall Sander Review

By Ted Rinshed

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…

How To Test For Moisture In Wood Before Painting or Staining

By Ted Rinshed

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…

Restoring A Cedar Deck From Start To Finish

By Ted Rinshed

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…

Calgary Deck Painting | How to Prep And Stain A Deck

By Ted Rinshed

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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Angela Cunningham

03:59 20 Jul 21

Ted came in while I was away on holidays and painted my bathroom and bedroom. I absolutely love the results!

Lael Shelly

21:33 11 Sep 20

We would highly recommend Eco Star Painting to anyone. Ted was very professional, knowledgeable, courteous, and paid full attention to the smallest details. The end result was a total transformation of our deck and it looks great! The cost was very reasonable as well.

Peter Ranaghan

22:32 02 Jun 20

Ted was a pleasure to help us paint our condo. The quote was detailed and accurate. The price was very reasonable and very happy with professional work and clean up. Thank you Ted!

Laura & Colin Burndred

10:42 28 Mar 20

Ted painted the interior of our home we purchased in chestermere. He was very helpful through the entire process with his knowledge and experience. I had quotes from 5 different painting contractors for the job. Ted not only came in with a very reasonable quote but was very helpful and professional when he came to do the quote. I was in the middle of demolition and he offered sound advice. The job went seamlessly. I added to the work scope after the initial quote and he once again covered the work with a very reasonable price and help guide me through the paint selection. I will be in contact with him again when it’s time to paint the exterior. I would highly recommend eco star to everyone in the Calgary area. The finished product turned out better then I could have imagined. Ted takes a lot of pride in his work and it definitely shows in the finished product.

P M

20:27 24 Aug 19

Eco Star Painting painted my home exterior and did a great job with very reasonable prices. Highly recommended!

Kathleen Gallagher

16:31 31 Jul 19

Ted did a great job with my new apartment. I can tell a huge difference between the areas he did and didn't paint (I didn't get the closets and second bathroom painted). The areas he painted look fantastic. A lot of work was put in to perfect the surface of the walls. He was easy to communicate with and also provided a quality consultation and an accurate and easy-to-understand quote well in advance. Great value compared with the cost of other providers. Thank you Ted!

Paul Scott

22:26 23 May 19

Ted recently painted the exterior of our late 50's bungalow. Ted and his crew were excellent. Their attention to detail at the prep stage was flawless and was then followed by two applications of elastomeric paint to the stucco on all four sides of the house which went without a hitch and provided beautiful results. I would strongly recommend Ted and crew for any painting related project, you won't be disappointed. Ted also provides a very comprehensive quote profile that leaves no opportunity for confusion or mistakes, very impressive.

Jeff Friesen

11:50 23 Oct 18

Eco Star Painting did a fantastic job! They painted our bungalow house, a 3 stall car shed, smaller barn, and 3 animal shelters. Power washing, scraping, filling holes, and caulking windows; they did it all! Everything looks great! I would definitely recommend Eco Star Painting!!

Leah Beecroft

21:33 02 Aug 18

I HIGHLY recommend Ted and his employees at Eco Star Painting. When we purchased a new home Ted went over and above our expectations with filling and covering holes in the walls, screw pops in the ceilings, gaps in the baseboards and painting the entire house including all the ceilings. The transformation of our house was absolutely gorgeous. I recommend Ted to everyone looking for a great painter.

Vicki Herd

16:31 16 Apr 18

Eco Star Painting was prompt at developing an extremely attractive quote and started work almost immediately after I signed the contract. My entire house was painted in less than 2 weeks. The painter was extremely professional and helpful. He regrouped when my designer increased the scope of work and completed the extra work immediately. This is the third time I have engaged this painting firm and will do so in future. It is reassuring such levels of professionalism are available in Calgary.

anna sadra

02:07 28 Nov 17

Thank you Eco Star for doing a wonderful work.We hired Eco Star to paint our Spa & Wellness Center and they did excellent job . They worked around our schedule to ensure they are coming at non- work hours, they used high quality paint, cleaned the area after work. lThey always double check with us to ensure we are happy with the job. We find them very reliable, honest and very professional in their area of work.We highly recommend them. :) .

Jason Brandick

03:44 11 Aug 17

Ted did an excellent job! The amount of time he spent prepping the area to be painted (which was almost my entire home) was outstanding. And the painting looks incredible. I would highly recommend Ted/Eco Star Painting to anyone. You won't be disappointed! Thank you so much Ted!

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