Deciding on whether to redecorate before or after the Holidays is a very personal decision. Many clients want to have everything together and fresh looking before the Holidays. Some plan to have everything done before Thanksgiving, so they can put up their Christmas decorations right away. Others do not mind having us work until before Christmas or New Year's day. Yet, others cannot bear the thought of dealing with one more thing before the Holidays.  

I have good news for all of you! For those of you who want their painting done before the Holidays, there is still room on our schedule, but call us right away to lock in a good spot. If you prefer to wait until after the Holidays, book your project now and earn a 10% discount, as a thank you for helping us to plan our winter schedule. In either cases, simply call us or simply send us an email using this link: mario@paintpartner.com.   

In September Mario was a presenter at the 2012 PDCA Craftsmanship Conference, held at the historic Glessner House in Chicago. On the 21st, Mario gave a talk on "The History of Paint in America". On the 22nd, he shared his secrets on how to put your best foot forward when submitting a project for a national award.  

Painting contractors come from all over North America to attend this conference. Some of them are multi-generation businesses. All of them share a common love of painting and have built businesses that uphold the highest craftsmanship standards.

A Custom-Painted Playhouse - All for a Good Cause

Painting the Stage Sets for "Anything Goes"

In August, as volunteers, we had the pleasure and privilege of doing the painting and decorating for the sets of "Anything Goes", a community play performed by the Fremont Street Theater Company. The play premiered at Cutting Hall in Palatine on Friday August 10 and ran through August 19. For the rest of the story, click here.

My House Looks Dirty. It Is Full of Small Black Spots. What is that?

When doing exterior painting, surfaces need to be cleaned and mildew spores have to be killed. In the Chicago area, professional house painting contractors know to clean and power wash surfaces before painting them. However, mildew can often be mistaken for dirt. Even though it looks like dirt, mildew has spores and is a living organism. When mildew is present, power washing alone will not get the job done. For the rest of the story, click here.

Tips to Keep your Pets Safe During Halloween.