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Client Profile:

• Interior and Exterior of Residential Strata Complex – 4 Stories – 16 Units
• Power Washed and Re-Sealed all the stamped concrete walkways

The Challenge:

• Choosing and determining colors that would make the building feel more modern and updated. – Interior and Exterior
• We were working on a busy residential street and working around traffic and pedestrian restrictions. – Exterior
• We were working in high-traffic common areas that needed to be properly tagged and marked to avoid tenant disruption. – Interior
• Renting an articulating boom lift and working around the foliage and other buildings. – Exterior
• Renting scaffolding and specialty equipment to reach high ceilings – Interior
• The building had not received any regular maintenance and needed thorough washing and preparation. – Interior and Exterior

Our Solution:

• Working with a key member of the strata council we sampled colors to ensure they were getting the exact tone that would match the long-term goals for the building.
• Developed a customized schedule to let tenants know when we would be working near their specific units to ensure their privacy and satisfaction.
• We carefully power washed all areas of the building to remove moss, mildew, and to ensure we created a clean surface that paint could properly adhere to.
• We had staff on-site that is trained and knowledgeable with using motorized boom lifts and setting up and using scaffolding.

The Results:

• A more modern-looking building that tenants were proud to live in.
• Elevated property value.
• The stamped concrete looked exceptional and has long-lasting protection from the wear and tear of foot traffic
• Referrals from tenants living in the building.
• The project finished on time and on a budget to meet our proposed schedule.

Does your residential strata building need a painting upgrade? If yes, call Even Better Painting. Get a free quote now and our professional Vancouver painting team will take care of all your needs!

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Client Profile:

Residential-Duplex – Multiple Owners with very different opinions.

The Challenge:

• Property had not been painted in 15 years and was in need of a refresh.
• Providing both clients with solutions for different needs and expectations.
• Gutters and Downspouts required re-painting.
• Multiple cracks and holes needed to be repaired in the stucco.
• The property had a lot of mildew build-up that had to be power washed before painting could begin.
• The customers had brand new fences that needed to be protected before the winter weather arrived.

Our Solution:

• In light of the multiple perspectives regarding the outcome of the project in terms of look and colors we provided recommendations that would appease both parties in the decision-making process.
• Ensure that proper preparation prep work was completed to achieve long-term property protection.
• All areas were kept clean and tidy throughout the duration of the project so residents could still enjoy their outdoor space.
• Gutters and downspouts were thoroughly washed, sanded, and coated with high-quality direct-to-metal paint to ensure the longevity of these areas.
• We kept in constant communication with each client to ensure they were informed and up to date with the project
  progress.

The Results:

• The property experience was enhanced for both owners. The fresh colors and the final outcome increased the property value, curb appeal, and overall feel of the property.
• Long-term protection was achieved by using high-quality products and by applying multiple coats to all areas being painted.
• Rather than spending more money changing gutters and downspouts, we were able to save our clients’ money by painting them with specialized products to match the rest of the house.
• All fences were coated with a high-quality stain product that looks great and offers long-lasting protection to wood surfaces.
• We brought an exceptional experience in customer service and received recommendations from both clients once the project was completed.

Have questions? Contact our professional Vancouver painting team for more details, colour consultations, or quote requests.

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Client Profile:

• High End Commercial Property Manager
• Vancouver Historical Building

The Challenge:

Historical Building Restoration and Updated with Vancouver Heritage Colors.

• This required the following:
• Working in Association with other trades
• Working safely with tenants operating businesses in the building
• Working with a designer and architect to choose Vancouver Historical Colors
• Potential risk to pedestrians and workers safety by working on a swing stage above a busy downtown street
• Challenges with weather changes resulting in scheduling changes and re-painting.

Our Solution:

• Co-ordinated with the other trades to determine an ideal schedule for work to be completed
• Applied multiple test patches on the building to ensure Architect’s approval of Vancouver Historical Colors.
• Designed and implemented specific safety guidelines to be followed by all staff on site. This mitigated any risk associated with working above a busy downtown street
• Sought out the most suitable and long-term warrantied products for the surfaces being painted.
• Designed a communication plan for interacting with other trades to ensure project efficiency and safety.

The results:

• Long lasting protection – 25 year warranty on the products used to complete the painting.
• Physical transformation made the building a historical landmark in the downtown Vancouver area.
• Maintained a great relationship with property manager and other trades working on site despite challenges that came to light after initial schedule.
• Went above and beyond to ensure quality of the project was delivered and safety precautions were not compromised.
• This earned us a repeat client and great strategic alliances with other trade companies on the project.

We at Even Better Painting are experts when it comes to commercial painting in Vancouver. Trust your historical building to our reliable and experienced painting team.

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Client Profile:

With hundreds of assessors across Canada this client is a proven leader in the field of independent medical and paramedical examinations. Their office is a large commercial space located downtown Vancouver.

The Challenge:

• As this was a medical facility there was a requirement to be extremely clean and have great attention to hygiene.
• Zero tolerance to paint fumes or any trace of paint smell in the facility.Constraints with patient’s medical appointments required us to schedule the work without any disruption to the business.
• The space was in rough shape and needed a re-fresh drastically.

Our Solution:

• We first assessed the requirements and developed a customized approach for the delivery of this work.
• We worked closely with our paint service provider to ensure our products were totally aligned with our client’s requirements.
• We developed a schedule that was outside of business hours to avoid disruption to their business.
• We recommended several color themes that fit the office brand and would make the space feel bright and refreshed.
• We presented our process to follow the medical and hygiene protocols.
• We obtained approval on schedule approach, hygiene protocols and color theme.
• We provided communication to the office management so that they were up to date with the job progress.

The results:

• After painting was completed, the office felt bright, refreshed and up to date.
• The office has a more professional and presentable feel.
• The space is much more inviting and uplifting for incoming patients.
• The staff felt uplifted and were excited to be working in their new space.

If your office or commercial building needs a similar uplift, don’t hesitate to get in touch with our Vancouver painters!

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Look no further for an example of bold and bright exterior painting in Vancouver! Here is a home that we recently repainted yellow! The owner loves it and wonders why he had not done this sooner. We love when our clients are thrilled with the outcome!

The project was completed on time and on budget using great quality paint from Sherwin-Williams.

If you have a home that is in need an exterior painting contact us today!

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Completed: Summer 2017

We’re in love with the way this beautiful character home turned out! Completed in the summer of 2017, this faded old home desperately needed a shot of life! Grey and white highlighted the classic woodwork found throughout the exterior, and the bright red door really packs a punch!

The project was completed on  time and on budget using great quality paint from Sherwin-Williams.

If you own a character home that is in need of some exterior painting, contact us today!

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We recently did this project in Vancouver of repainting a rooftop building. If you have a similar building that needs some love, contact us today!

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Here is a deck that we beautifully repainted. It looks brand new! Our clients were thrilled!

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