Painting or Papering?

Adding a new coat of paint or wallpaper can change the feel of a room completely. Making the right decision on color, pattern or texture can make a small room seem big and spacious, or even make a large room seem small and cozy. But making the right decision on paint or paper isn’t always easy. There… Read more

PPC Explains: Types of Coatings

Penington Painting has a passion for both paint and sharing knowledge. As experts in the painting industry, Penington knows a thing or two about coatings. The world of coatings is vast, and few know exactly what make up such a category. Below are just a few of the different, many types of coatings often used… Read more

What is a Level 5 Finish?

The classification of drywall finishes on a 0 to 5 scale is a fairly new development, having only been around since 1991, so there often are discrepancies amongst tradesmen about the definition and interpretation of different finish levels. To be fair, the finish numbers are generally not used in the field, all except one—the smoothest… Read more

PPC’s Safety Tips for Preventing Falls

OSHA has very strict guidelines for safety. We follow these guidelines to a tee and go beyond them whenever necessary. Since we pride ourselves on safety at PPC, we wanted to share a brief overview of OSHA’s guidelines regarding preventing falls on projects. This is our rulebook for every job, which every employee is trained… Read more