Painting do's and don'ts

John Grey speaks on:
THE BEAUTY OF A PAINTED SURFACE IS MORE THAN SKIN DEEP

“One and Done”, is a favorite saying of construction workers relating to the importance of taking one’s time, doing the necessary research, selecting the proper material and applying it in a manner that will not require a ‘re-do’. Cracked, bubbling, and peeling paint may result from a failure to appraise the surface condition and select an adequate bonding primer resulting in the dreaded “re-do”.
A common mistake when undertaking a paint chore or project is to jump straight to the final coat without doing the necessary surface preparation, adhesion research and color consideration.
Another old saying is that “caulk, putty and paint, make a carpenter what he ain’t”. This speaks to the importance of surface preparation and the significant difference it makes in the final product.
After all else is accomplished the color and sheen are merely a mirror to reflect the quality of the completed project.

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Painting at local events

We love to participate in local events and the start of the season is finally here. We will be painting and sharing fun and laughs at lots of events on Sanibel and in Ft Myers this year.
Our first event will be the Sanibel Luminary, tomorrow. Friday, December 4th, shops all over the island have food, drinks, fun and lots of lights for everyone. We here at John Grey Painting will be at the Village Shops 2340 Periwinkle Way. It's going to be a great time, and Santa will be there too, so bring all the kids as well.
We are going to be painting the Art Of The Olympians space at the City Pier downtown historic distric beginning Monday....google this for more info...newspress has several stories last week...this is a big deal downtown so it should also be LOADS of fun.
Check back here to find out more local Sanibel and Ft Myers events we will be participating (painting) at. Or feel free to call us or just stop by. Don't forget, Lance will be at The Gallery painting so you can come by and watch him create an original masterpiece while you are there.

Decorative painting in Bonita

We have been getting a lot of requests for decorative painting in Bonita this past week. Seems there is something inspiring the folks there.
We like to have our clients come in to The Gallery at SanibelFaux.com to play around with their ideas on canvas. Lance is our resident artist and he has a space set up that you can sit with him and play with textures and colors until you design exactly what you are looking for.
Give us a call or visit our web site to learn more about decorative painting and all the services we offer. We are located on Sanibel, but we service all of Sanibel, Ft Myers, Bonita and Naples too.

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Free Paint time!

Yes, you heard right. It's Free Paint time for Sanibel, Ft Myers, Bonita and Naples, at John Grey Painting. They do so many jobs and as you may have experienced, there is almost always leftover paint. So, to help the environment by not throwing it all away, we give it away.
There are hundreds of colors to choose from and more gallons available than I am allowed to mention. If you need touch up paint, or want to change some trim, or whatever you have in mind, just click into our web site, to the home page, to find out how to get it.
Even if you are not ready to start your project, don't feel left out. We do this two or three times a year for Lee County. Just keep tuned in for our next Free Paint giveaway.

Faux 4-Sanibel, Ft Myers, Bonita & Naples

I have so many ideas of faux finishes I would like to put in my home, but until recently I didn't know where to turn to find someone I could trust to do it for me. I have dabbled a little myself, as most of us house wives have, but it just never looks as good as what I want. I looked through Ft Myers, Bonita & Naples and found quite a few down in Naples, but not much anywhere else. Then I found John Grey. It never crossed my mind to look for faux in Sanibel.
I am so happy with their work at John Grey. They have fixed some construction issues I had, installed my crown molding, painted basic interior and exterior, and then made my faux dreams come to life. All of the painters and artists at John Grey were great. I will definitely pass on to all my friends who they should go to. Thank you John Grey Painting!

J.F. in Ft Myers

Faux Painting in Bonita and Naples

John Grey Painting is proud to announce that we are expanding our faux painting, stucco, drywall, and carpentry down to Bonita and Naples. We have grown our business to the point that we can guarantee our excellence to all of Southwest Florida.
Any business located on Sanibel Island is known for excellence. The residence demand top quality and the island makes us knowledgeable in all sorts of demands. We have access to some of the best artists in Lee County and we are willing to share them all across SWFL.
So, whether you want faux painting or even just top quality standard painting of interior or exterior, or you need carpentry repairs to interior drywall or exterior stucco, we can bring it all to your doorstep. We are not limited to these, but it gives you a good idea of what we offer. To see more, click on the "Home" link above to enter our web site, or take a drive up to Sanibel and visit our showroom. You can also give us a call and we will be more than happy to bring a little piece of our show to you, anywhere in Ft Myers, Bonita, and Naples.
We look forward to painting your dreams into reality.

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John Grey Painting sponsors Ding Darling Days

Sanibel Island is a lovely place to visit and during season there are great events and festivals happening all the time. This year at the "Ding Darling Days" John Grey Painting will be a sponsor for one of the events on the wildlife tour.

Ding Darling Days is a bird watching event, but has developed into watching all the wildlife on Sanibel. Tour buses will take you across the entire island, stopping at strategic places to view all the wildlife living on this quiet, yet active island.

To learn more about Ding Darling Days visit their web site at dingdarlingdays.com or read the article on the John Grey Painting web site at DingArticle.

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faux painting your dreams into reality

Painting in a place near you

John Grey Painting has been providing quality service in the Ft Myers and Sanibel areas since our arrival to Estero Island in 1967. Over the years we have built friendships with our clients and provided beautiful art to homes and businesses alike. We have grown our family with very fine artisans and craftsman that excell in making your dreams come true. And now, we are proud to announce an expansion.
We are now able to service Bonita and Naples. As always, the expansion of our family is quality backed. We guarantee to do everything in our power to ensure the art you envision within your environment, comes to life.
Please feel free to utilize our web site as it was intended, to be a tool for you to maintain an open communication with us resulting in a greater understanding of your needs and expectations as well as expose you to the valuable processes, procedures, and tools available through JohnGreyPainting.com, which sets us distinctly apart from other services. We welcome the opportunity to expand our services to Bonita and Naples...we are more than just paint.

Prepairing you Home Decor for Hurricanes

Summer has come and gone and if you didn't already prepare your home decor for hurricanes, it might be time. While there always is the possibility of a hurricane, each year there is the certain inevitability of wind driven tropical rains.

Now is the time to make an inspection around the exterior envelope of your building or dwelling. A good starting place is to look for any open cracks or open seams, especially around windows, doors, and in wall spaces above roof areas.

It is important to investigate symptomatic discoloration, peeling, or soft and deteriorated wood to identify any area which might allow water intrusion. Inspect the gutters and downspouts to insure that water is being properly diverted and carried away from your structure. Overhanging vegetation, close plantings and other objects which deflect water onto walls should be removed or reworked.

Water intrusion and chronic moisture conditions in or around a home may contribute to unhealthy indoor air quality, mold growth, and even rotting conditions requiring expensive repair. So stitch up those open seams.

A good way to reduce the amount of effort and the guess work involved with water intrusion risk control is to enroll in an annual inspection and assessment program. The best annual programs include spot repair of any failed caulking or small openings in a building’s exterior envelope. They also provide a written assessment of the findings of each yearly inspection (identifying areas of concern which should be monitored in the future). These home decor preparations will lessen damage and cost of high wind and rain issues when it comes time to refurbish.

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695 Tarpon Bay Road
Suite 5
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MAINTAINING OLD T1-11 SIDING

T1-11 wooden siding is found on the exterior of many homes in Southwest Florida. The configuration of this surface includes a lot of grooves which may have holes and cracks and can let water in. This surface requires a more diligent maintenance regimen than many other building materials. As we all know, wood is prone to attack from microbes which need moisture to live. Preventing moisture intrusion will help insure theintegrity of the siding. The intrusion of water and the presence of microbes will severely shorten the life span of your siding.

Regular cleaning and inspection to identify problem areas before they cause failure of the exterior envelope is a must to protect your home and your investment.
Timely repair and recoating should include the following steps.

1) You should be certain that any failed coating (paint), dirt and/or mildew is first removed by pressure cleaning with a mild chlorine solution (loose or damaged boards should be addressed at this point) and then apply an appropriate primer coat to seal and prepare the wood for paint.

2) Next there are several options regarding caulking, filling, and use of high build coatings to correct problems of checked and cracked surface areas to consider and select from.

3) Painting with two solid coats of a premium grade satin acrylic house paint and engaging in a yearly maintenance cleaning and inspection program should enable you to extend the life of the T1-11 (or any surface) indefinitely, with repainting typically on a six to eight year schedule.

John Grey Painting, LTD., Co.State Certified Drywall Contractor – SCC131150004Painting Contractor S3-12254Carpentry Contractor S2-12922Drywall Hang and Finish Contractor S2-12372Insurance information available upon request
If you need more information call us!

(239) 472-0590