Lead Based Paint Does my house have lead based paint? Does my house require lead paint removal? There are three basic ways to determine if lead-based paint is present. One is to use an EPA recognized test kit. This is done by certified renovators. The second way is to use x-ray fluorescent instruments. This is […]
What are the EPA and HUD rules on lead based paint? For clarification obtain a copy of the regulations from the national lead information center at 1-800-424-LEAD. You can also download the rules and other information from these websites: www.epa.gov/lead or www.hud.gov/offices/lead. The painting contractor must make sure he satisfies state, local, EPA and HUD […]
It may be that the higher cost is a much better value because the painting contractor is very thorough and attends to a lot of details that the other contractors miss or ignore. Obviously using high end materials can cost $20-$40 more per gallon and is worth it because of the longevity that they are […]
What painting contractors offer rotten wood replacement, carpentry, interior and exterior house painting, pressure washing, deck staining, deck refinishing, gutters and down spouts, stucco repair, siding installation, re-staining of front doors, sheet rock repair, and wallpaper removal? Kenneth Axt Painting Contractors offers all of these services. We offer free color consultation to help you pick […]
What is considered the best season would be approximately from March 1 through December 1. In Atlanta you can paint all year round. Even through the winter the majority of the days are mild enough to paint. During the summer it is best to avoid 95 degrees and above. Painting contractors will generally start, on […]
PVC is an excellent material to use to replace rotten wood. It is impervious to weather and it accepts paint very well and does not shrink or swell. Is Hardy Plank siding long-lasting? Hardy Plank siding is an excellent product and last for years and years. Hardy Trim is also made and is used extensively […]