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Special Effect
July 1, 2010 | 
Author Work in progress, this is a special effect that we have been applying to shopping malls to give a sky effect. This one is at The Wellington Shopping Centre Aldershot.
Advantages Of Using Professional Painters & Decorators
Irrespective of whether you are looking for commercial painters & decorators or help with decorating your home, there are several things which you will need to consider, including colour scheme, materials and finish.
It is also important to make sure that the painters and decorators you hire can be relied upon to do a good job, that they have a precise pricing structure and hold the necessary insurances.
Your property, be it commercial or residential, is very probably your most valuable asset and so it makes sense that you should want any work carried out to be to the highest possible standards, using the best craftsmanship and materials available.
Many varieties of buildings, from schools to hotels and homes to office complexes, will need decorating and painting work at some point and all will need to be treated with the same measure of care and attention.
Whether work needs to be carried out on the exterior or interior of your property, the rules will still be the same.
At first the surfaces must be prepared – this includes preparing glossy and bare wood areas and removing fungus. You should also be prepared for the dangers of asbestos and old, lead-based paint.
Next you will need to choose the right tools for the job – such as paintbrushes and rollers made from suitable materials. For example, mohair rollers are best for applying solvent-based coating and synthetic brushes are good for water-based paints.
Thirdly the paint you choose is very important as high quality paint is much better for resisting colour fading, covering up discolouration and adhering to your surfaces.
Finally, you will need to consider the conditions as painting is generally most effective in mild conditions. In the cold, it takes too long to brush on and dry and in the heat, paint dries too quickly, which can compromise durability.
So if you need help decorating your home or want the services of commercial painters & decorators to refurbish your premises, the choices made both by you and your decorating company will have a massive effect on the finished look.
All Good News!
We’re pleased to announce that we have been awarded the Mitie Maintenance contract for the Farnham and Epsom campuses of the University for the Creative Arts. We’ll be keeping ourselves busy by redecorating and recarpeting buildings on both campuses over the summer.
We also recently secured two prestigious contracts with the National Trust to repair and redecorate the Vyne Mansion in Basingstoke and Hinton Ampner House in Alresford.
And finally we’d like to extend our congratulations to our third-year apprentice Carrie-Ann, who has been asked to represent this area in National Training completion. Well done Carrie-Ann!
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Reasons Why You Should Use Professionals For Painting & Decorating
There are several reasons why you might want to use the services of decorating companies. It may be that you require commercial painting & decorating as part of a new-build or refurbishment project or you might need help redecorating your house. Whatever your requirements, there are some things that need to be considered.
Irrespective of the work you require, employing the services of a professional is the most advisable course of action. Using a company with qualified decorators takes away the burden of worrying about the end product as you know they are experienced and suitably trained to do the job in hand.
In this industry experience usually speaks for itself and whilst you can get NVQs and other officially recognised qualifications, which provide a good benchmark for training, many professionals have learned the trade from the ground up.
If you want the job completed with the most suitable paints and wall coverings, with colours matched effortlessly and a smooth, clean finish, a professional decorating company will be able to provide this. They may also offer advice on the wider implications of interior design such as fixtures, furniture and fabrics.
High quality equipment and materials, such as wallpaper, paint and in particular paint brushes are vital to completing the job to a high standard. Cheaper paint usually requires lots of coats or can leave a patchy finish when dry and poor quality paintbrushes, well, they might ruin your finish altogether!
This is why an expert is the best way to go, especially if you are involved in any commercial work where the margin for error is much smaller than home developments. After all, a successful business does not portray the desired image to potential customers and employees in a badly decorated building.
A professional company will also ensure that health and safety regulations are adhered to during the refurbishment process. The use of ladders, scaffolding, solvents and machinery all pose a threat to safety and thus should only be handled by trained and experienced individuals.
In summation, you should always use the services of professional decorating companies for commercial refurbishments as work is often on a large scale, will require a professional finish and will need to be carried out in accordance with H&S regulations.
When it comes to painting & decorating your home, the decision is up to you, but if you are not a natural at DIY or you are very house proud, perhaps it might be worth paying the professionals to get the job done!