As a parent, I would say one of life’s bittersweet moments is when your kids go off to college. My moment came three years ago when my baby girl went off to school in South Bend, Indiana. But at her send-off party, I had the pleasure of meeting a fellow father (and Notre Dame alumni), Rick Hicks. We got to know each other and, later on, I was afforded the opportunity to paint his house. We must have done a good job because Rick also recommended our services to his friends.

Rick is a partner in GoCart.com, an on-line grocery store located in Corona. (If you’re in the Corona area, you should give it a try as you can order your groceries online, and then fresh, high-quality products are delivered to your home in a very timely fashion.) And, when it came to painting his new  warehouse, Rick gave me a call again.

But this wasn’t the usual commercial property paint job. He wanted to paint the walls in bright colors that matched his logo and that angled upward, reflecting his company’s visual identity. As Rick said, “I wanted to create a nice environment for the employees and visitors to our facility.”

Getting the angled look meant using our laser levels to get it right. Another challenge we faced was keeping the look consistent around all the conduits and pipes. And, because the warehouse was still being prepared, we had to deal with the cold environment and make sure the paint took to the walls.

With our know-how and expertise, Arnold Fields Painting got the job done right. Just ask Rick!

Home Work for Spring Time

We all know the drill when spring is in the air: Time for cleaning, tending the garden, doing repairs around the house. It’s also a great time to consider painting the house.

Why spring? One reason is that exterior latex paint forms the toughest, most durable, protective finish when the weather is neither too cold, nor too hot. When your house is painted in moderate temperatures, odds are you will get a longer-lasting paint job.

Spring time is also the optimum time for those planning to make a move. If you’re looking to sell your house, a new coat of paint will help with the home’s curb appeal. So, a good looking paint job will increase your home’s value; it’s always a good investment.  

Spring time is a good time to take inventory of your property. If you find peeling paint or spidery cracks on the surface, discover water stains or find the color fading, it’s time to consider painting. Remember that paint helps to protect your structure from the elements, and without this protective coating, construction materials begin to deteriorate rapidly.

If you have any questions, call Arnold Fields Painting. When it comes to your painting needs... We’ve got you covered!