Five Star Painting of Utah County had the opportunity to paint a Habitat for Humanity home. It was a great experience to participant in and to serve others.
Here are a few captured shots while painting:
If interested in getting a FREE estimate on residential homes or commercial buildings, please call Five Star Painting at 1-866-965-STAR.
When there are roller marks on the wall, it is from the unintentional textured pattern left in the paint by the roller. This can happen from using the roller incorrectly or having the wrong roller cover. This is what it can look like:
The following are appropriate roller cover types and nap sizes to use for specific paints:
Good quality rollers ensure adequate film thickness and uniformity. When using latex paints, pre-dampen the rollers with water and shake out any excess water. Condition the paint by soaking it in the paint for about five minutes prior to painting. Try not to let the paint build up on the ends of the rollers. Also, be sure to sand and buff out any rough areas before painting.
For more questions regarding how to avoid roller marks, please visit Sherwin Williams website or give Five Star Painting a call 1-866-965-STAR.
Starting a business with nothing can be intimidating. Those who can relate to this will agree that having support helps you succeed. But, how can we succeed in the face of recession and VCs laughing at the very idea? Bootstrapping it – making smart decisions and never lose focus on the end product and the buyer. Find clever ways to bootstrap, no matter what your business is. Running a business is all about believing in yourself. Check out a previous post about the motivation of an entrepreneur.
If you think something is a good idea, don’t let yourself get talked out of it. Apply common sense and try not to let naysayers get to your head. If you feel something is a bad idea, keep your eye on it. To keep your business goals on track, you need to research your business idea to the max. Try not to plow ahead without taking the time to thoroughly plan and research. Be sure to trust your instincts when you want to succeed because you don’t want to overlook that first feeling of discomfort.
There are three different customers you will need to think about in relation to your idea. Purchasers – those who make the decision. Influencers – the organization who decide on the purchasing decision. End users – the person who directly interacts with your service or product.
Starting your dream company with nothing can be frightening, but it is possible with a few crafty moves and keeping your eye on the prize. Figure out where to save and how to bootstrap can mean the difference between the smell of success and the sourness of defeat. Let your natural instincts lead the way to success.
To learn more about starting a business, go here or give Five Star Painting a call at 1-866-965-STAR.
When kids live in a home, the walls are bound to get a few marks and scuffs. Accidents and experiments happen. Parents, take a deep breath. You may not prevent kids from spoiling your furniture, but you can likely repair the damage.
Save Left-Over Paint, Wallpaper, and Carpeting
When removing marks from the walls, some come off fine and others will remove the paint or wallpaper with it. In cases like these, parents will be grateful that they saved those cans of left-over paint or extra rolls of wallpaper. One important tip parents will want to remember when painting over a stain is to first use a primer. This will prevent the mark from bleeding through the new coat.
When Repainting, Go With Glossy
If you don’t have left-over paint and the store can’t match a paint chip to do a touch up, you’ll need to find a creative way to hide it the stain, or think about repainting the room. One silver lining to this dark cloud might be in nipping future marks in the bud. Instead of redecorating with more wallpaper or repainting with matte or satin, parents can try painting with a high-gloss finish. They’ll love the way marks, food, and whatever else their kids dish out next time wipes away with cleaner and a wet cloth.
Remodeling? Paint your walls with oil paint, a surface from which crayon can be easily cleaned. For new art supplies, go with soap-based crayons. To rid ink stains from the walls, wipe ink marks with bleach.
Consider painting a large area of your child’s bedroom with chalkboard paint. This gives children a big creative space where they won’t get into trouble when drawing on the walls. It turns out really cute too!
How to Remove Crayon from the Walls
To remove crayon from painted walls and wallpaper that you can scrub, put baking soda on crayon stains and scrubbing them clean with a wet toothbrush, as well as mixing dishwasher detergent and water and rubbing the solution with a damp sponge. Another great way is to put a blow dryer on it to melt the wax and remove with a damp washcloth.
Only allow young children to use washable art materials, such as markers, tempera and watercolor paint. It will save you a lot of headaches.
If you need help taking care of this problem, give Five Star Painting a call and we can help you out 1-866-965-7827.
Franchising World March 2010
As the International Franchise Association celebrates its 50th birthday this year, it has, among others, a rewarding achievement: enabling military veterans to attain their goal of small-business ownership. IFA’s Veterans Transition Franchise Initiative has helped more than 1,500 veterans acquire small-business franchise establishments through discounts and other financial incentives.
The program, known as VetFran, which is designed to lower the up-front costs of buying a franchise, has increased its popularity as nearly 400 IFA-member companies have signed on to participate. The franchises determine the financial incentives that fit their system and voluntarily agree to offer honorably-discharged veterans a better deal than is offered to otherwise qualified investors. A discount of the initial fee is typical, but each company is free to design the financial incentive that it feels will best serve veterans’ needs. VetFran is completely voluntary and receives no government funding.
VetFran has been recognized by the American Society of Association Executives with its Award of Excellence and the Department of Veterans Affairs’ Center for Veterans Enterprise naming it a “Champion of Veterans Enterprise.”
Company profiles, as well as the financial incentives they offer to veterans, can be viewed at www.franchise.org under “Franchises or Veterans.” Find Five Star Painting’s membership here.
If you have any questions about opening up a Five Star Painting franchise, feel free to call us at 1-866-965-STAR and find out what discounts we offer with the VetFran program.
Interested in franchising? Well today is your lucky day. Five Star Painting focuses on franchising as a means to increase growth. Franchising represents one of the largest economic drivers in the Unites States today, representing nearly nine percent of gross domestic product. The franchise model attracts entrepreneurs from all walks of life looking to take advantage of Five Star’s years of experience in the painting industry. It is widely accepted that most small businesses fail in the first three years, the franchise model has been shown to increase the likelihood of success. This success is partly due to the combined buying power and brain power of entrepreneurs under one brand.
Franchise Times magazine published the Fast 55 ranking of the fastest growing franchises in 2010. Five Star Painting is ranked no. 16 and the average unit growth number from 1004-2008 is 416.09%.
Franchise Business Review ranked Five Star Painting as the number one franchise painting system and in the top five best franchise systems in the home services market.
The painting industry is estimated at nearly $100 billion annually, is it one of the oldest and largest industries in America. It is not difficult to understand why; with ever changing trends, homeowners and business owners are regularly changing the interior and exterior paint colors of their homes and businesses. The result is a stable and growing industry.
If interested in learning more about opening up a Five Star Painting franchise in your area, click here.
This is for busy people everywhere – are you wanting a professional to solve and complete your home decorating dreams in colors, fabrics, window treatments, paints, furnishings, lighting, and more? Well today is your lucky day…Decor & You has partnered up with Five Star Painting and are excited to help those who are having decorating blues.
Are you tired of collecting a million paint chips, trying to measure your own windows, fighting shopping crowds and unknowledgeable sales people, and deciding which colors will make you happiest? Now imagine how convenient it would be if you had your own personal interior decorator come to your home to take care of everything for you – with talent, creative ideas, and an incredible array of brand names you love, all to fit your taste, your style and most importantly your budget – this is where Decor & You comes in.
Some of the most significant aspects of a room are the artwork and accessories that embellish the walls. This is also why choosing what goes on the walls can be such a difficult decision. Artwork is usually eye-level; it is the first thing we notice when we enter a room and the thing we focus on the most. So, it is important to use pieces that we find pleasing, and place them where they will fit best.
Changes to your home don’t always have to be drastic, but a new piece of artwork can easily freshen up your space. There are many aspects to consider when placing art or accessories: Does the overall color scheme of the room agree with the piece? Is it positioned well in the room? Is it in the right room? Color is important – try brighter accessories to quickly liven up a room, and neutral ones to capture that peacefulness you desire.
So make a difference, and have some fun with artwork and accessories in your home. Click here to locate your local DecorDeisgner who can help you get started today.
Through torrential downpours and high-winds, die-hard runners and walkers prepared to participate in the North Shore 30K to benefit Neurofibromatosis scheduled on March 14, 2010. This benefit was sponsored by Five Star Painting of North Shore in Boston, Massachusetts. With over 100 participants, the relay teams and walkers did a 15K course, while the majority of runners ran the same course twice totaling 30K.
The weather was far from perfect – course markers and signs were blown away, traffic cones were knocked over, puddles were knee-high, and water cups were filling on their own. While it was cold and windy, the participants remained strong and remembered what the race was for – serving those with Neurofibromatosis. This disorder is genetically-inherited in which the nerve tissue grows tumors that may be harmless or may cause serious damage by compressing nerves and other tissues.
Steve Oransky and Carmelina Procaccini of Five Star Painting were happy to lend a hand in sponsoring the fundraiser for such an important event. Participants and volunteers proved that if they set their mind on a goal, they can accomplish it. This will be one race that they will remember for a long time.
Do you want to give your home a face lift? If so, Five Star Painting is here for your service. Cleanliness, timeliness and being on budget are the hallmarks of our company. We would be pleased to give you a FREE estimate for any painting project you have in mind. Visit our website or give us a call to set up an appointment with your local estimator.
When it comes to decorating, choosing paint color can really be a challenge. There are so many choices to choose from, you would think you’re bound to find the right one, but you may not know where to even begin! Five Star Painting can help you decide what colors will radiant your home. Check out the tips below if you have a painting project in the works.
Patience
It’s great to collect paint chips when planning a room, but hold off making final choices until you’ve developed an overall room scheme. Paint is available in millions of colors and is the most versatile element of your room decor, the easiest to change, and the least expensive. Get ideas but make the final decision after rugs, wallpaper, and fabrics are finalized.
Color Shopping
When you go shopping, you’ll need to refer to your fabric, carpet, tile, wallpaper, and trim samples constantly. Be sure to take everything with you wherever you go. You never know when you might see something wonderful. Consider which paint finish might be best for your project. Matte or flat finishes hide wall imperfections, but glossier finishes will reflect more light.
Colors for Trim
The shade of white or off-white for the moldings, doors, and windows are the most popular. If you’re feeling brave, consider the palest shade of color to coordinate with the walls. For a really striking look, try lighter walls and dark tones or bright color for trim.
Paint stores encourage their consumers to use a primer under the top coat of paint. This makes them a lot of money of course, but is not the best advice. When someone wants to use primer, they only think of two different capabilities – priming and sealing. In reality, primer is about two different applications and probably two different products.
Remember this rule – If the substrate is already painted, you DON’T NEED a primer anymore. You may need a sealer if there are pen marks or a water stain, but not a primer.
So the next time you question buying primer, remember these tips. If you have any questions or would like a FREE estimate, call Five Star Painting at 1-866-965-STAR (7827).
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