Priming New Wood Windows Prior To Installation

ColorScapes Painting is a firm believer in priming bare

wood substrates prior to install for a proper job.

Priming with a mildew-resistant high solids primer

protects against development of cladosporium

mold and premature dry or wet rot conditions.

Here we primed a brand new wood window

prior to install to address the above.

Mini-Bar / Paint Project - Small Budget/Big Results

Small Budget But Big Effect !!!

Client requested a small mini-bar and cabinets for a budget just shy

of 3500.00 (not including hardware costs/appliances).

Work took four full days - Cabinets are custom built by

a contractor selected by ColorScapes and are solid warm maple.

They are brad nailed both to the wall support and anchored with cap washer bolts.

Mini-bar is 2x4 base construction, plypressboard and trimmed with

maple casing. Plumbing is PEX with standard 1/2 to 1/2 inch quick

connectors. Taps are new Danze fountain style single handle operation.

• Paint colours are Toasted Wheat (Pratt and Lambert)
• and Midnight Black (Cabinet Trim)
• Cabinets are Euro-Hinge Style.

• Wine/Pop Fridge is a Miele and costs about 850.00 with perfect temp settings for your favorite Cabernet or other !
• Counter Top is Black Formica Non-Scratch with a Gloss Clearcoat Epoxy

We vapor barrier boxed all outlets on a standard 3500w breaker line

and added 5 outlets to the existing for home theatre and bar, toaster,

counter lighting.

Thanks to Ken Z. for this project and for the referrals that followed ;)

Next Project !

Our latest client has selected the following colours

from the Benjamin Moore Collections Classic Line:

• Brookside Moss: Master Bedroom
• Spicy Mustard: Living Room/TV Room
• Vellum:Guest Room
• Powell Buff : Master Ensuite Bath

Pictures to follow once completed - the project is a condominium

townhome in the Silvan Forest subdivision in Burlington. The unit

has not been painted for over 9 years so an update was in order

and much needed.

Quotations and Testimonials

We generally quote all interior re-paint work at

$1.50 per sq/ft2. This includes all product, labour,

materials for patching/skim coating and of course

paint. It also includes things like plastic and canvas

dropsheeting and painter's tape, new brushes and

roller sleeves.

We do not provide deeply discounted painting

services as we feel we would be doing

a disservice to our clients by cutting price

and skimping on things like surface prep and

proper application for a completed look minus

flashing, holdout and thin areas which you commonly

see in a discount painting job.

We feel our price reflects professionalism,

integrity and clean-cut friendly professionals

who show the utmost in respect for your

property and concerns. Trust me, you do not

want 4-or 5 painters who smoke, blast large

radios and take over your home and treat it

less than what it deserves. We have seen this

type of operation out in the field and find it

to be not only disrespectful but also lacking

in any kind of professionalism at the craft

of painting.

Our painters are a cut above and are

professional non-smoking perfectionists

who strive for excellence in all ranges of

challenges on the job site.

At each stage of each project we do we ask the following:

1. Are we doing everything you asked for ?

2. Are you pleased with what we are doing ?

3. Do you need additional attention on a particular area ?

4. Provide us with a list of every item you would like,

either a 3rd coat on or a repair prior to painting.

Again, the rule is be very concerned if someone is

quoting you a low price that seems to lack thoroughness

in detail.

Testimonials to our painting services are available
from all of our customers. Some quotes below:

" We are quite pleased - terrific work !" Eric and Carolyn, Burlington,ON

"The house and color choices look great, thanks for all your hard work, we are very pleased

and thanks for not rushing the project and being thorough. " Bruno and Jane, Ancaster,ON.

" The cabinets look fabulous and so does the rest of the kitchen !" Amber B. Burlington,ON

" Excellent work, very happy with the outcome and results on our house !" Don M. Burlington,ON

" Very nice work Barry, and fast too ;)" Jill T, Burlington,ON.


" Barry, thank you for doing a great job !" Cathy Y. Etobicoke,ON.

"We are very happy, everything looks great Barry thanks for all your hard work" Gail D. Etobicoke , ON.

" Oh my god, Barry the cabinets look amazing..." Sasha S. Brampton,ON

" The trim work really makes the counter look great ".

"Great work Barry, I'm glad we chose your company because you take your time

to do it right and use the right products and are respectful of my home and what my expectations are..." Arlene W. Ancaster,ON.

"Thanks for helping us Barry, we would not have the time or patience with a busy

family on the go to tackle this one alone...." Cathy M Burlington,ON.

" This guy knows alot about home renovation and painting work and has
been trained by the best craftsmen going back 20yrs in East Oakville - it is a pleasure
to crack jokes, share some funny family stories, drink coffee and watch the transformation unfold "
Barry, once again thanks for assisting on our renovation project".

Paul M. Maplegrove Estates, former Leafs coach.

"Thanks Barry the kitchen looks excellent, thanks for your hard work"

Ron C.

" Looks great, thanks for giving us the colour we wanted and changing the look

of the cabinets so dramatically."

Mr. and Mrs. Dalal

Home Theatre Projects Welcome

Pictured above is a small

job we completed in March 2009 utilizing in-wall

Bose Acoustimass Sound, Yamaha in-wall speaker

design and of course A/V from Best Buy. The room

features an acoustic deadening ceiling with custom

crown mould painted flat black, kidskin leather theatre

seating, 64oz Shaw mushroom toned carpeting with

a mould preventative coating underneath and a hidden

control/AV Panel. Lighting is Gu10 spec pot lights

for a 350 watt bright and dim when needed.

For a small budget of under 10K and using the client's sketches this

is what we can provide with a 30 day completion timeframe.

The client wanted the room to be mostly TV Screen and minimal

trim and floor footprint for a 12 x 24 room. Budget came in

as priced and as requested.

There is also a small wet bar and storage pantry to the

right of the photo with an LG bottom mount refridgerator

and GU10 pot lighting. GFCI outlets for both fridge and

popcorn maker/ice machine.

The room is Wi-Fi Enabled, intercom enabled and also

features a hidden security cam in the event of break-in/theft

(Logitech).

Needless to say the client is an NCAA basketball maniac

and this room provides a refuge from his work on Bay St

in Toronto.

Menu of Services

• Interior/Exterior Painting
• Caulking/ Wood Trim Repairs
• Door Hanging/Installation & Drywall Repair/Cabinet Building and Mounting
• Stud/Joist Locating and Picture Mounting/LCD Mounting
• Framing & Finishing Walls/Small Home Theatre Renovations
• HVLP Spray for Cabinets and Furniture Refinishing
• Airless Spraying of Ceilings
• Varnish and Clear Coat Rehabilation of Stained Furniture
• Fridge and Appliance Repainting (Electrostatic HVLP)
• Staining and Sealing Interior Wood Cabinetry (Non-Grain Raising Spray Stains)
• Floor Surfacing- Repainting/Epoxy Coatings/Anti-Slip Coatings
• Heights Work
• Garage Cabinet Installations and Planning

Deck Maintenance Program

Our annual deck maintenance program is now effective

for all customers who used our services to recondition

and recoat their cedar or ptw deck.

For a fraction of the cost of restoration, we will arrive in the

spring, moisture test, clean sand and recoat the deck with

SRD or specially formulated coating systems as applied

previously for that just stained new look ;)

Deck Maintenance is 1.50 per square foot for all deck

restoration work done by ColorScapes Painting.

We generally quote 4.00 per sq/ft2 for all deck

restorations to bring them back to life.

Ben Moore Collections Line Performs Again

Recently concluded a 5 room repaint in a new home

in Burlington's Breckon Gate Estates Area. Using

Benjamin Moore's Collections Line Eggshell and

Ulti-Matte sheens we applied the following colors:

• White Sand (Guest)
• Wild Mushroom (Laundry)
• Elephant Tusk (Great Room)
• White Down/Natural Linen (Loft Family)
• Dune White (Trim and Crown Mould)
• Fireplace Mantel (Dune White)
• Closets (Tusk and Wild Mushroom)

All trim was lightly sanded and primed with a conversion

oil based primer and followed with a non-yellowing

latex pearl sheen Dune White trim paint. The previous

builder had painted with an oil based trim paint that

showed signs of early yellowing.

Total Price: 3755.00

We estimate that we increased this home's value by at least 2-3% with

our work, the previous builder painting showed banding, lack of

skim final pass and next to zero caulking at the baseboard lines.

We turned this job around in 9 days and did so while working

on another large home close by, returning after sufficient

cure time to complete each room in sequence.

We also assisted the homeowner by locating studs and installing

candle holders and fixtures. We also did the downstairs hallway

and closets in the kitchen foyer for a nominal fee. (25.00) and even

painted the closet shelves !

Gallons Used: 12

Special thanks to Eric and Carolyn S. ;)

Also thanks to Dan R for helping out on

project.