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Properly installed and painted drywall can help your rooms look like they belong in an interior design magazine. However, when drywall is not installed properly, rooms will look cheap and shoddy. Unfortunately, there are so many finishing methods that it can be hard to know what the finished product should look like. Signs Your Drywall was Not Properly InstalledCertain imperfections are expected at lower levels of finish, but there are several flaws which are never acceptable in a quality installation job. These include:Visible joints Visible nail and screw holes Uneven corners Rough surfacesCrooked panels Sagging ceilingsHow to Repair Bad DrywallStep 1. Gather the ToolsYour drywall repair toolkit should consist of an inside-corner knife, utility knife, flexible knives in widths of 3, 6 and 8 inches, a hammer, a screwdriver, a drywall saw and a drill. Depending...

While sometimes overlooked, breakrooms are an important and useful space in office buildings. The most successful companies recognize the importance of giving their employees a space where they can recharge for a few minutes and return to work reinvigorated. Read on to learn more about the importance of having a well-designed break room and current break room design trends. Advantages of a Well-Designed BreakroomThere are several advantages of having a well-designed break room. Short social interactions in a relaxing, comfortable space has been shown to boost crucial cognitive functions among employees, such as planning, reasoning, memory and decision making.It also proves you care about your employees' well-being, improving work morale and loyalty drastically. Moreover, it promotes cohesion within your teams and among the teams of your departments, ultimately increasing productivity and communication. Current Design Trends: The...

When your building needs repainting, it can be difficult to see the fun in it. Each step can feel as daunting as the last. In order to keep your building looking its finest, there are quite a few things to consider, including paint color and type, amount of paint needed, necessary equipment, and amount of time it will take to complete the entire process. Hiring professional painters to complete this process for you can help ease your stress and save you time and money.Professional painting services are the obvious time savers, but they provide so much more.Help in Choosing the Perfect Paint Color and TypeFirst, professional painters know the right type of paint to use on your structure. If outdoors, climate is a consideration. If inside, space usage and ambiance are considered. Your painting professional will...

It’s normally the spring season that’s known for inspiring remodels to commercial buildings. Is this the best time of year to spruce up the office? It may not be. If you’re noticing that the interior of your building could use a fresh coat of paint, winter might be the best season for it.Interior Paint Jobs Are FasterInterior paint jobs take a lot less time than exterior paint jobs. In the winter, exterior paint jobs tend to end when the sun goes down. Interior paint jobs, on the other hand, can last throughout the evening. Painters can set up in the early morning or work until later in the evening.Paint Cures Best in WinterPaint cures best when the air is cold and dry. In the summer, hot and humid air can make the process painfully slow. No...

Warehouses are typically very busy areas that experience a great amount of foot and vehicle traffic day after day, year after year. Unfortunately, general maintenance of these spaces tends to be forgotten. This is a big mistake in warehouse operations, especially as it relates to interior paint. Check out these four reasons you should look into updating your warehouse interior paint.1. First Impressions are Everything If a potential customer were to walk into your warehouse and see chipping or outdated paint, they probably won't be too impressed. Customers like to work with warehouses that are modern and up to date. A dingy appearance won't help your cause in this regard.2. Structural ProtectionIf you want to make sure that your warehouse interior won't need structural repairs for some time to come, it is important to keep up...