Jeff Bousquet Painting & Home Improvements

Getting ready to have your house painted? Remember that colors appear lighter on large surfaces than they do on small samples. Usually you’ll find that you want a darker color than the one you first picked.

When we assess a parking lot or road to determine the extent of the painting project, we check to see if the existing lines are still clearly visible, straight, relatively clean, and uniform in length before we proceed.

Painting involves adequate preparation, which is time consuming. From priming surfaces, to filling cracks and taping off moldings and baseboards, attention to detail is what makes a professional paint job look so good.

Does it ever seem like your dog finds all the mud in your backyard and manages to track it all over your deck right after you clean it? Choosing a darker stain could help to mask the appearance of the mud and dirt between cleanings.

Some roadways are actually "painted" with plastic, or thermoplastic, a special pliable plastic polymer that's strong and durable. Can you guess what other ink or paint intensive products use thermoplastic polymers? That would be copiers and laser printers.

If you’re considering putting your home on the market, repainting the walls can be one of the more cost-effective ways to rejuvenate its interior appearance. Since quality counts with potential buyers, you may want to bring in a professional to handle the job.

If you’ve recently purchased a new home, you may not realize that the wood deck in the backyard will require regular maintenance to remain safe and attractive. Working with a professional can ensure that your wood is properly stained and protected from the elements.

Resins in solvent-based paints hold pigments in suspension and help paint adhere to the pavement. Solvent-based paints are popular because when they’re properly applied, they produce saturated colors, dry quickly and evenly, and produce durable pavement markings.

Remember that paint manufacturers create a wide variety of white paints, some of which are quite different from others, so you need to be careful when repainting a portion of a room white. Talk with us about finding the best match.

Do you ever worry about what will happen to your deck if you forget to reapply your stain to it regularly? When you can’t afford to let rot get a foothold in your deck, our team is always ready to handle all the weatherproofing your deck needs.

Though dark colors to naturally fade on the outside of a home more that lighter colors, darker shades don’t show dust and stains. Darker paint can also give your home a sense of dignity, or drama.

When you construct a new building, it’s very important to consider how you want to layout your parking lot. Whether you want all of your parking spaces at 90 degree angles or something else, we can help.

Paint additives can serve many purposes—they may be used as antifungicidal agents, or simply as paint fillers. Paint fillers give the paint body without changing the final look of the paint.

While most pavement paints are white or yellow, white is particularly effective on asphalt pavement. Used for roads, parking lots and runways, asphalt goes by many names including asphalt concrete, bituminous concrete, blacktop, macadam, plant mix, tarmacadam and tarmac.

Are you wondering what exterior paint color will look best with your home's architectural style? Most experts agree that neutral colors and classically contrasting trim look good on almost any home.

What is the difference between the white and yellow lines on a highway? Yellow lines distinguish lanes of traffic traveling in opposite directions, while white lines distinguish lanes traveling in the same direction on a divided roadway.

Highly durable and capable of withstanding repeated hosing with water, a semi-gloss finish is best for painting windows and doors, woodwork, and even cabinets. It is a particularly good choice for areas of your home with high moisture levels, such as the kitchen or bathroom.

Diaphragm pumps deliver good pressure control and high flow rates for faster applications. However, they don’t handle highly viscose coatings, can be more difficult to keep clean, and require routine maintenance to perform properly.

Why hire a pro? Many people don’t realize some over-the-counter stain formulas aren’t suited to high-altitude settings. The mixtures become thick, are difficult to apply, dry too quickly, and have insufficient water and UV protection to perform well over time.

We measure carefully before we paint to ensure that all of our lines meet ordinances on proper length. Our painters also chalk each line after measuring so we know the lines will be the same length.

One of the most important things to focus on with any type of painting project is the preparation stage, since it ultimately ensures a quality job and can save time, energy, and help you avoid any potential pitfalls.

Proper safety protocols must be followed while using a pressure washer. This is important both for the person using the pressure washer and for any people or pets nearby.

What type of asphalt paint is used to create those professional, bright and colorful custom stencil designs on parking lots? The type of paint used in this instance is usually a thermoplastic paint that bonds directly to the asphalt surface producing long-lasting results.

For most applications, there are two distinct types of exterior paint. Can you guess what they are? If you guessed latex and oil based paint, you're right. Although they can both be effective, applying one over the other is not recommended.

What do you need to do to prepare a parking lot for striping applications? Not much at all. All we ask is that all vehicles are removed from the parking lot, or striping area, at our scheduled appointment time. We’ll take care of the rest.

High-gloss paint reflects light, and is very tough and shiny. While great for appliances, cabinets, or other things frequently touched, this paint is less optimal for interior walls because it is too shiny.

According to experts, many users refer to their airless sprayer as the airless pump, or simply the pump. Because the pump controls how fluids or coatings are atomized and applied, most users consider the pump to be the most critical component.

When determining the best type of stain for your deck, there are several factors to consider. These include the quality and type of wood, the quality of past deck staining, how often the deck is used, and the deck's exposure to moisture and sun.

When hiring a professional painter, make sure they are licensed professionals that have liability insurance. Also make sure to see what their painting style is, and don’t be afraid to look at their portfolio or even ask for references!

Although some homeowners prefer the natural tones and highlights already present in their wood deck, others prefer a more uniform shade. When you aren’t quite sure which stain will help you achieve the look you want, working with a professional can help.