See how Painting Solutions and the power of paint can transform your exterior and interior spaces

By Mary Malik

In these uncertain times, there is one sentiment among the experts that seems to be unanimous: We are safest at home. So, while you sit inside your home waiting for the weather to warm up so you can sit outside your home, why not make some plans to improve the view when you get out there? Dan Peck, owner of Painting Solutions in Chardon, is scheduling house painting projects to get you ready to enjoy your home this summer, both inside and out.

“Now is not a good time to do many things, but it’s a great time to paint the house,” says Dan. “Take advantage of this unique time to take care of some house projects, especially those that can be done on the outside of your home.”

Dan and his crew paint aluminum, vinyl, brick and, of course, wood siding. All of these surfaces have their own way of aging. Wood flakes and peels, and aluminum and vinyl fade and get dirty.

“You can spend tens of thousands for new siding, or a fraction of that for a good paint job that will transform your home,” says Dan. “And, if the job is done right, it will last 15 to 20 years.”

If you’re like me, choosing the paint job was an easy decision, and I couldn’t be happier with the way my house turned out after the Painting Solutions crew transformed it last summer. And even before the current social norms, Dan came out to my home, inspected the house, gave me an estimate, and his crew started and finished the job in a professional, efficient and clean manner. I never had to have direct contact with anyone involved in the process. How’s that for social distancing?

“We understand this new normal and the hesitation we all have about allowing people in and around our homes,” says Dan. “At Painting Solutions, we have the ability to do an entire house painting job, from estimate to completion, without ever coming into direct contact with the homeowner if that’s what they prefer. I can also do FaceTime consultations… whatever works best for you.”

As a small business owner in these challenging times, Dan has met that challenge by putting new parameters and new products and services into place for his employees and his customers, so everyone involved is comfortable with the process.

“It’s been necessary to make some changes to keep everyone safe,” says Dan. “Things like fewer people on a crew might be necessary to keep the physical proximity to each other at a minimum. This is especially true for inside painting jobs. We’ve added some new products and services to help keep our employees and clients even safer.”

One product that has traditionally been common for hospitals, nursing homes, day care centers, schools and other similar environments is Paint Shield by Sherwin Williams. The company describes Paint Shield as the first EPA-registered microbicidal paint that kills 99.9 percent of many bacteria, like Staph and E. coli, within two hours of exposure on painted surfaces.

“We are using this product inside residential homes now for kitchens, bathrooms, kids’ bedrooms, and wherever germs and bacteria are commonly found in the home,” says Dan. “Available in hundreds of colors, Paint Shield is an option to help maintain the cleanliness and safety of your home for your family.”

For indoor painting projects, Dan emphasizes his staff’s commitment to cleanliness and caring for their customers’ property.

“For inside work, we are prepared to use fewer crew members who will be following any and all recommendations for sanitizing and proper distancing,” says Dan. “One of the things that sets Painting Solutions apart is our preparation, whether we are working inside or outside. I’ve been painting for over 20 years and worked with ‘old school’ painters who taught me to never cut corners and that a quality job is in the details. I’ve passed all that I’ve learned on to my crew and we are ready to take on the challenges of the issues of the day.”

In order to ease the minds of his clients and continue to provide the highest quality products and services, Dan has a dedicated cleaning crew that will perform a deep interior cleaning after a painting job is complete.

“This cleaning service does both residential and commercial cleaning,” says Dan. “They will provide whole-house sanitation after interior painting is complete. This service goes well beyond even our normal thorough cleaning after a job and is available now for clients who may be nervous about residual dirt, dust or germs.”

Painting Solutions also offers additional services such as pressure washing of patios and decks along with deck restoration and staining.

“We know you’re anxious to get back outside, even though you’re sticking close to home,” says Dan. “Whether inside or out, Painting Solutions wants to improve your view.”

Covid-19 Update
“It’s a new ‘business as usual’ at Painting Solutions. We are practicing social distancing and utilizing appropriate personal protection equipment both indoors and outdoors to protect our employees and clients. We are also utilizing virtual quotes for interior and exterior work. We can do our jobs and beautify your home without direct contact with you.”

—Dan Peck, owner of Painting Solutions

For more information, call Painting Solutions at 440-342-4552, email contact@paintingsolutions.com or check the website PaintingSolutionsOhio.com.