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Professional Drywall Installation & Its Benefits

Drywall is a popular material used to construct interior walls and ceilings while remodeling or building a new home. Homeowners love drywall for its cost-effectiveness, fire and mildew resistance, elegance, better insulation properties, ease of installation and repair, and uniform finish. It is also easy to paint drywall multiple times to change the overall look and feel of a space.

No need to buy specialized tools

Drywall installers have everything required to complete the job efficiently and achieve a uniform appearance. It eliminates the need to buy expensive tools like ladders, planks, taping and sanding tools, scaffolding, drywall saws, board lifts, and other supplies. Also, professionals know how to use the equipment properly to get the best results.

Drywall installation

Drywall installation is a complex and challenging project that requires experience and expertise. Cost-savings are the driving factor behind most homeowners’ decision to go for DIY drywall installation. However, a DIY project involves the likelihood of making mistakes, the possibility of getting injured, and increased time taken to achieve the quality look, especially with the lack of skills and expert tools. It may result in an inferior drywall job and wasted time, money, and effort.

High-quality installation

The best way to get proper drywall installation is to hire a qualified contractor. Professionals have the training and experience to ensure that the drywall hangs straight, secures correctly into the supporting beams and studs, and is aligned perfectly. They follow the latest building and safety codes and know how to troubleshoot different challenges. Professional installation makes the drywall look smooth, seamless, and polished.

Better efficiency

It is not uncommon for DIY projects to become unending. Learning how to measure, cut, and install the drywall, gather supplies, and ensure a proper finish takes up a lot of time for an average homeowner. Professionals are efficient and can complete the whole installation process quickly within the given time frame. They work in teams and can also take care of the cleaning and material disposal after the project.

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Is It Possible To Use Interior Paints On The Exterior Walls?

Do you have extra paint laying around, and you don’t know what to do with it? Maybe you’ve considered painting the exterior of your home, but the paint is made for interior painting. Long story short, the answer is that it isn’t recommended. Both interior and exterior paint are created for different purposes and can damage surfaces, or our health, if misused.

Interior Paint

Interior paint is created to withstand anything that rubs against it on a daily basis, such as pets, children, or furniture. It resists fading and can be cleaned when it gets dirty. It is usually water-based or latex rather than oil-based, and made up of pigments, solvents, additives, and resins. Interior paint uses more rigid resins, for an easier cleanup compared to exterior paints. Interior paint also has fewer chemical gases since it is applied to areas where the air circulation is limited.

Exterior Paint

Exterior paint, on the other hand, is created to resist moisture from rain, snow, and wind, and needs to be able to resist temperature drops. Exterior paint contains soft and flexible resins, to help resist mildew, peeling, and chipping. Most exterior paints are water-based with acrylic resins to aid in binding and contain more additives to boost the durability to withstand the outdoor elements. Because of tricky surfaces on the exterior of homes or buildings, exterior painting is a long process that involves washing and priming the area.

Interior vs Exterior Paint

An important (and dangerous) piece of information about the difference between interior and exterior paint is the odor. Interior paint produces less odor due to a smaller number of chemical gases that release into the air as the paint dries. These chemical gases can produce a headache or dizziness if people are exposed for too long, or even cause skin or respiratory irritation. Outdoor paint has much more hazardous ingredients, so it shouldn’t be used in an indoor space with little ventilation.

Besides this concern, durability is the next issue that would prevent interior and exterior paint from being substituted. Interior paint cannot be used outside, because it doesn’t contain the chemical additives or composure to withstand the outdoor elements. Interior paint is thinner than exterior paint and would need many coats to get the same coverage. And even with multiple coats, it won’t appear as smooth as exterior paint.

Finally, it takes longer for interior paint to dry, as it is not created to dry in outdoor elements. This will lead to a poor looking paint-job.

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Benefits Of Refinishing Your Hardwood Floors

Hardwood floors are a common choice of flooring among many homeowners. They typically consist of a natural, durable material that can transform a space into a classic, elegant setting. After all it’s all about lamination!

Over time, those who have hardwood floors installed in their homes may notice some scratches or scuffs and be concerned that it’s time to replace them. Fortunately, a simple refinishing job is often all you need to restore your flooring to its original state.

Home value increases

If you intend to place your property on the market, having high-quality hardwood floors can increase its value. The floors are often visually the first thing potential buyers are likely to notice. Newly refinished hardwood floors can significantly affect the value and appeal of a home when looking to sell.

Less time consuming

Having floors replaced is not only more expensive but also takes longer. On average, it can take anywhere between 3 to 5 days to do a complete replacement successfully. It may be difficult for homeowners to navigate their way through the house during that time due to the work and materials. On the other hand, refinishing can be done in as quickly as two days and is far more adaptable.

Safety

While it physically appears terrible, a damaged floor can also be hazardous, especially if small children and pets are in the household. By professionally refinishing the floors, it eliminates any potential dangers associated with damage, such as splintering.

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Specialists

We guarantee you the peace of mind that we will do a professional job with as little disruption to as possible. When you have your flooring laid, you want to be safe and secure in the knowledge that the fitters are trustworthy and will do the job well. At SCD Painting, we lay the flooring ourselves, so you can be sure that we will do a great job. Laminate Floors need a professional fit to look their best. We’ve been laying laminate floors for over years. All fittings are fully guaranteed as standard.

You need beautiful workmanship when it comes to choosing a plasterer and at SCD Painting we have the professionals who will make your walls and ceilings as smooth as silk. We offer plastering services paired with specialised rendering systems and associated repair works. With years of experience within the plastering industry, we have both the knowledge and the up to date techniques and procedures needed to deal with a full range of domestic and commercial clients.

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Exterior

If you want a long lasting, durable paint job that gives your home or office a distinct look, then hire us for your new paint job. We can bring new life to your property’s exterior by protecting your home with exterior coats that retain their vibrancy for years to come.

When it comes to your home, you want curb appeal. A beautiful home makes a statement more than anything else on your property. A fresh paint job adds instant appeal and also adds value to potential homebuyers down the road. Quality exterior paint protects your home’s wood structure from moisture and wood rot.

In business, a new fresh look is always vital to your company’s image. Getting the right paint job attracts the right clients. Whether you want a standard look or if you’re going bold and distinct, we can help you create the right color and design. You’ll appreciate our efficient service. We get the job done fast so that you can get on with running your company. Both your staff and your clients will love the new look!

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Interior

At SCD Painting, we can help you create a complete unique feel for your room with innovative designs and a broad spectrum of colors to suite your taste. Whether you are painting your room for the first time or need to revamp that old faded color, contact us. We are the interior painting experts. We have been serving both home and business owners for over years and have extensive experience painting rooms of all sizes and shapes no matter how complex.

We can help you create a complete unique feel for your room with innovative designs and a broad spectrum of colors to suite your taste. Whether you are painting your room for the first time or need to revamp that old faded color, contact our Interior Painters in Port Coquitlam for all of your painting needs.

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Power Washing

At SCD Painting, our power washing service is done without the use of harsh chemicals. Instead, we use the latest power washing technology to get incredible results. Our trained technicians will make every effort to minimize hassle and maximize convenience. They will carefully move and replace any patio furniture or other belongings as needed to ensure thorough power washing in just one detailed visit. The best part is, you don’t even need to be home for us to complete the service!

Removing dirt, algae, and washing away grime prolongs the life of your home’s surfaces. Salt, sand, algae, and moss can damage wood, blacktop, concrete, paving, and siding over time. A power wash completed by a professional, keeps all these surfaces in tip-top shape.

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Plastering and Drywalling

SCD Painting has commitment to top-rate service and quality workmanship has set the standard by which all other plasterers are measured. Our team is courteous, efficient, and highly skilled, have been delivering outstanding bespoke plastering services in the heart of Coquitlam to construction trades and general public. With our Plastering and Drywalling services, you not only get a professional tradesman, but you get an honest experienced builder for your building needs.

We guarantee a clean and prompt service. We offer a wealth of experience and expertise, in both plastering, painting and decorating and house renovation. Check out some of our testimonials, view some of our past work in the photo gallery or call us today to obtain a free no-obligation quote.

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Professional Taping

Many people may not know the exact differences between taping and plastering, and although they may seem similar, there are significant differences which our team at SCD Painting will be happy to help and advise on why both methods are significant to the job.

Taping, instead of covering the whole wall (like plastering), only covers the joints in a new plasterboard to protect from fire and smoke. Not only that, we can complete your decorating faster as we are preparing the walls with a fast drying material and a smooth surface ready to be decorated.

We carry out hundreds of professional taping and plastering jobs throughout Canada, and deal with customer specifications regularly. So no matter the job, our team of professionals are able to take the pressure off and work promptly to get the work done efficiently and accurately to ensure your satisfaction after a taping job.