More to the point, why are domestic paints so inexpensive? The United States represents an aberration in the world market for architectural coatings. This is a consequence of the absence of performance standards for paint in our country, as well as the unusually short average residency period (four years for the typical family!).

No. In the Netherlands and throughout much of the world our paints are sold under the Wijzonol brand. Even in Holland however, these paints sell for more than we charge in the US. Nowhere are finishes of this caliber available for a price less than that charged by Fine Paints. The cost of this job using our high quality coatings should be approximately 15% more, or $4,600 (labor and material).

The Americana paints by DecoArt can be found at most craft and art supply stores. They are sold at Wal-Mart, Michaels, Hobby Lobby, Ben Franklin Crafts, Garden Ridge, Hancock Fabrics, Crafts & Stuff, Mae’s, Jo Ann Stores and many more. To find the store closest to you go to their website: www.decoart.com

Cost is usually relative to the quality of the finished product. All polishing is labor intensive, however, taking the time to do the job properly can take considerable more time than a sloppy job. Keep in mind, the nicer the finish, the more imperfections can appear, a fine sanding scratch, or exceptional buffing lines may not show in a dull finish, yet can be dramatic in a finish with lots of clarity. Extra time is involved in ‘perfecting’ the finish.

The best thing you can do is throw away some items that you will not need at your new home. Anything that you plan on throwing away later doesn’t need to be moved. For more tips, see our Tips on Saving Money Section

Please be careful ordering paints. We do put color samples of the paints on our web site but every monitor displays them differently. If you are not familiar with the paint colors, please request a free color chart. You may want to wait to order paint until you can see the colors on the chart. (Please note that we only sell the paints listed on our web site and not all paints shown are on the color charts).

They have a less objectionable odor, which makes them good for repaints and painting in occupied areas, where solvent odor is an issue. They clean up with soap and water; there's no need to work with hazardous and/or flammable solvents, and no used solvent to dispose of afterwards. Latex paints dry faster, and can be recoated sooner; this makes them a good choice for painting in occupied areas, where someone might touch or brush up against the freshly painted surface.

Absolutely. POR-15 will accept all paints, including lacquer-based paints. POR-15 Tie-Coat Primer is the best prime coat to use before topcoating POR-15. Be sure to read thoroughly our directions and tip sheets regarding topcoating before using POR-15.

Yes, but you will lose the important benefits of POR-15. You must remember that ordinary paints are weakened by exposure to moisture. POR-15 can't stop rust if it isn't in direct contact with the base metal.

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They are as safe as any other cosmetic product you use. All our products are formulated using cosmetically approved ingredients. That means that all the ingredients we use are widely recognized as safe for use in cosmetics and toiletries. The paints conform to the USA's FDA approval system and the European Cosmetic Product (Safety) Regulations. Our products are also tested to meet European the Toy Safety regulations (EN71).

Perma Ceram is a patented process and is not, an Epoxy, Urethane,Paint, etc., nor does it contain Toluene Disocyanate (TDI). The Perma Ceram process has been fully tested and approved by the Federal Drug Administration(and other agencies) and has been found to be fully safe, non-carcinogenic, and non-toxic for the well being of all concerned. In view of this information, we suggest you be extremely cautious of any unknown porcelain resurfacing material.

All our oil painting reproductions are 100% hand painted from scratch by the most experienced and talented artists . All our artists have life long learning and experience on oil painting.

Considering the intense physical effort required of the electrologist, as well as the equipment, office space, insurance, etc., the fees charged by electrologists are thought, by most to be reasonable. Remember, the problem is being dealt with permanently and not just on a short term basis.