by Nigel Costolloe | Jul 10, 2012 | Brookline, Exterior Painting, Historic Restoration
One of the earliest lessons I learned in painting was not to rush to apply the 2nd coat. Oil-primed exterior walls on a Brookline Victorian were taking forever to dry; the paint can label suggested 48 hours before recoating – I waited a full week then applied a...
by Nigel Costolloe | Jun 22, 2012 | Cambridge, Water Damage
Rod Serling in the Twilight Zone would use the phrase “submitted for your approval..” and then go on to describe the latest nightmare scenario. I have my own example to submit, captured in the photograph below. A hardwood deck in Cambridge, built flush to...
by Nigel Costolloe | Jun 22, 2012 | Cambridge, Wood Restoration
Rod Serling in the Twilight Zone would use the phrase “submitted for your approval..” and then go on to describe the latest nightmare scenario. I have my own example to submit, captured in the photograph below. A hardwood deck in Cambridge, built flush to...
by Nigel Costolloe | Jun 13, 2012 | Home Improvement, Professional Painting Company
When chatting with potential customers they’ll often refer to the need for a primer to help with a color change. This is a common misperception; in fact using a primer to hide a color or effect a color transition is wasting a good product. Primers are typically...
by Nigel Costolloe | May 2, 2012 | Kitchens
The other day, I spent almost 3 hours at Ikea attempting to get some advice about an upcoming project at a time when they were having a kitchen sale. It was CRAZY and while I was twiddling my thumbs waiting for my turn, I began thinking about the blog I wrote back in...
by Nigel Costolloe | Mar 9, 2012 | Professional Painting Company, Safety
As an employer I am tasked with a multitude of responsibilities; providing full-time employment for our employees, ensuring our customers needs are met, delivering service with value, appraising the competition and economy in an attempt to stay relevant in our...
