Page 62 - Dockside Magazine Muskoka, Summer/Fall 2018

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PHOTOGRAPHY BY SCOTT TURNBULL
plans
Chad Gilchrist,
Owner of Roll On Painting
Seasonal scheduling brings the best results
The cottage is past due “Fall and winter are the best and plan the work accordingly. anytime you’ll be active at the and decorative item goes back
for a fresh coat of
paint on the interior and on the exterior. Which
should you do first?
It depends on how you use the cottage, and how late in the season you leave your decision-making.
time for interior painting or staining,” says Chad Gilchrist of Roll-On Painting. “It’s
also the season to plan your exterior project for next year, so we can jump on it as soon as the weather permits.”
Cottagers are also advised to consider their own schedule
Professional painters work quickly, but the work always goes more smoothly if they can prep, paint, and clean up when there’s nobody at home. This is especially true if they are staining stairs or floors.
“It’s not something you want to do in the summer or
cottage,” says Chad. “It’s very disruptive. The last thing you want is painters getting in the way of your family time.”
Before beginning work, the Roll-On team photographs everything. That way, when the work is done they can ensure every piece of furniture
in its place.
The next step is to cover
or remove every piece of furniture. If necessary,
they can even rent a storage container to house furniture and rugs.
It isn’t just the painting time
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