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October 29, 2009
Perfectionist Painter
I posted this on Sunday or Monday and somehow it has disappeared; therefore, I am reposting it.
I am looking for a perfectionist painter who can handle old wood work and oil based paints. I am not looking for a merely competent painter. The work is on my parlor floor and I want an excellent painter as this is the premier floor in my brownstone.
In other areas, competent work is fine but not on the parlor.
Can anyone recommend someone?
October 25, 2009
Perfectionist Painter
I am looking for a painter who is not just competent but who is also a perfectionist. The work is to finish up the painting on a parlor floor and requires someone who can handle patching old work work as well as oil based paints (not just latex). There are parts of my brownstone where I care just about competence but the parlor floor is a beautiful floor and needs the proper attitude and skills.
My preference is for someone who does the work herself, rather than someone who has a crew working for them.
August 11, 2009
Wood Stripping-what is included?
I wonder what folks experience with strippers is. I just had someone strip a banister, including the spindles and the newel post. The agreement was to "strip the wood but not to refinish it." The stripping process took out about 99% of the paint but left bits of original varnish-type finish, especially where there were right angled bits on the newel post and spindles.
The wood stripper said that to get out the last 1% was the job of a refinisher and not included within the description "strip the wood."
We settled this between us with a small discount on the price. But I wonder what other folks' experience has been.
Author's Comments
I of course meant "wood work" not "work work."
Posted by: jfacciol at October 25, 2009 11:07 AM in response to Perfectionist Painter
I have used Verrazano twice. I agree with the poster who says that the crew is what determines quality. Both times I have used them for refinishing a floor in a rental apartment (I own a three family) and the actual job has been fine. I don't think that I would use them in my own part of the house as there does not seem to be much quality control. You are left inspecting the job yourself.
V also is like a utility company. I had to take off work twice last week for them to come do the tenant's floor. Both times V promised to be on site within a two hour window in the morning. Both times they came at the end of the day, causing me considerable anxiety as the job had to be done in three day window before the new tenant moved in.
Posted by: jfacciol at September 6, 2009 8:26 AM in response to Varrazano Flooring
I just contacted Aladin for this job and it would have cost at least $250. First, the old range has to be disconnected. The minimum charge is $125.00. Then the new range has to be connected, minimum charge again of $125.00. It can't all be done at the same time because (in my case) Home Depot gives a four hour window for delivery and the old range has to be disconnected when they arrive so that it can be hauled away.
Posted by: jfacciol at August 24, 2009 1:25 PM in response to In need of a plumber...
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"My preference is for someone who does the work herself, rather than someone who has a crew working for them."
Shouldn't it be "working for her?" and have you ever met a woman housepainter?
Posted by: cmu at October 25, 2009 1:33 PM in response to Perfectionist Painter
Yes, it should be "her" but I have met (and used) a number of female painters over the years.
Posted by: jfacciol at October 25, 2009 3:07 PM in response to Perfectionist Painter
I've used Gordon Voisey for a variety of painting jobs in my brownstone that required really fine skills, color sense, etc. He's an artist who does painting mainly in brownstone to supplement his income. You can reach him at 917- 576-6747 or email at gvoisey@nyc.rr.com. He's been praised by others in this forum. If you plug in his last name in the search field you'll find other recommendations for him.
Posted by: dstarer at October 25, 2009 4:17 PM in response to Perfectionist Painter
I know more women painters than men painters, but none here that I would recommend.
Posted by: vanburenproud at October 25, 2009 5:00 PM in response to Perfectionist Painter
Consider Dow and Company 917 414 1393 . He and his small crew do very good work. Many times Dow is on the job working but also steps away to do bids and keep the crew supplied. They are professional, courteous, tidy and really very nice to deal with. They can be as much of a perfectionist as you require or your budget allows. I don't think you will be disappointed.
Posted by: dlp at October 25, 2009 6:12 PM in response to Perfectionist Painter
A second for Gordon Voisey.
He's exactly what you want.
Posted by: guywithahouse at October 25, 2009 10:19 PM in response to Perfectionist Painter
the third one
http://www.home-appliances-mart.com
Posted by: induction cooker at October 26, 2009 11:13 PM in response to Perfectionist Painter
Yes, it should be "her" but I have met (and used) a number of female painters over the years.
Posted by: jfacciol at October 25, 2009 3:07 PM in response to Perfectionist Painter