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Important Questions to Ask Your Commercial Painter Contractor
September 11, 2018
Are they licensed, insured, current with L&I and Department of Revenue? Ask for copies or use L&I’s site to look up a contractor. Will the crew be experienced? Everyone must start somewhere, however that does not mean the crew you get is just learning to paint hollow metal jambs on …
Accreditation by PDCA Contractor College – 2018
July 3, 2018
Here at Sullivan Painting Service, Inc. we just completed and once again earned our Accreditation by PDCA Contractor College. It is an achievement we are very proud of. Out of a 500 mile radius there is only one other painting contractor with this recognition, Accreditation provides the customer with the …
Selecting The Right Contractor For Your Job
April 13, 2018
Choosing the right contractor, one that will meet your needs, and get the job done, is more important that just choosing the lowest quote. There are important questions to consider and ask such as the following: Is the painting company a licensed contractor, current with L&I and the Department of …
Sullivan Painting Receives Industry Award
March 10, 2018
We were recognized with the 2017 PDCA Picture it Painted Perfectly (PIPP) Industry award from the Painting and Decorating Contractors of America (PDCA). The award was presented during the 2017 Painting & Decorating EXPO, February 23-25 in San Diego. The annual awards program is hosted by PDCA and recognizes the …
When Will The Rain Stop?
February 1, 2018
At Sullivan Painting Service, Inc. we are already receiving calls asking for proposals for exterior painting. So we ask, “are you hoping to have the exterior painted in the near future?” The response lately is “yes, in the next month or so”. Well we can certainly understand the desire to …
Fall is Here — Is it Raining?
October 9, 2017
No surprises – fall is here and along with it our liquid sunshine. At Sullivan Painting Service, Inc. that means we are finalizing any exterior residential painting projects and transitioning to interior residential painting and commercial painting for the fall and winter. We monitor the weather for the current day, …
Not Just an Every Day Slogan
August 10, 2017
“Safety First”; a common slogan heard on every job site, but are we really heeding the words or has it just become a go-to phrase. There are so many job site accidents, not just in the construction industry, and we sadly hear it on the news all the time. Here …
Where Did All The Painters Go?
June 30, 2017
We, at Sullivan Painting Service have definitely felt the sting of a shortage of skilled painters. We are constantly on the lookout for those that want a career change, or are hoping to grow with a company that has been around for many years. It appears that even though the …
Wow! It Is Going To Be A Hot Summer.
May 24, 2017
Summer is just around the corner, and these last few days have been fairly warm already. Please do not fall victim to heat stress. Here, at Sullivan Painting Service, Inc. we strive to continually remind the crew to be cautious of the heat and to watch out for themselves and …
Sullivan Painting Wins PDCA 2017 Industrial Interior Award
February 25, 2017
Sullivan Painting Service, Inc. applies PDCA Standards and is honored to be awarded the PDCA 2017 Industrial Interior Award. Sullivan Painting was awarded the opportunity to be involved in the warehouse beautification of Cardinal Glass Tumwater. It is with great appreciation that we accept this prestigious award and recognition. PDCA …
