Recycle unused Paint

There is an organization called PaintCare which is an industry sponsored paint stewardship non-profit program established to manage the reuse, recycling and proper disposal of unused architectural paint.

PaintCare makes paint recycling more convenient. They operate paint stewardship programs on behalf of paint manufacturers in states that have passed paint stewardship laws. They collect unwanted, leftover paint - usually at retail stores that also sell paint, because they have regular business hours and convenient locations.

Prior to PaintCare, the best options for residents to recycle or dispose of unwanted paint were government-run household hazardous waste (HHW) facilities and special one-day “round-up” events with limited days, hours and locations. In states with PaintCare, many new paint drop-off locations are established, mostly at paint retailers who volunteer to take back paint. These retailers take back paint during regular business hours making paint recycling and disposal much more convenient for the public.

The program is funded through fees on each container of architectural paint in states with paint stewardship programs at the point of purchase. There is no cost to drop off and/or recycle your paint.

The states that have registered this program to date are: California, Oregon, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Vermont, Minnesota and Maine.  You can visit http://paintcare.org/locator/ to find a drop off location near you.

Keep Up With The Law

This year’s edition of the Contractors State License Board (CSLB) California Contractors License Law & Reference Book is now available for purchase or for free viewing online. The updated publication, totaling just over 1,000 pages, provides easy reference to new and amended construction laws that took effect January 1, 2013.

The License Law & Reference Book’s convenient, all-in-one format continues to provide CSLB’s history and mission, and specialized sections about becoming a licensed contractor; home improvement; business management; construction standards and safety regulations; California’s Business and Professions Code and other construction-related state codes; and complete California Contractors License Law rules and regulations.

“This book is designed as a quick-reference tool to help our state’s 300,000 licensees keep up with continual changes in state contracting law,” said CSLB Registrar Steve Sands. “It’s also a great resource for anyone trying to get their state contractor license."

The 2013 law book can only be purchased from the publisher, LexisNexis. This year’s updated law book includes a convenient CD for Windows, and Mac computers. The book costs $25 plus tax, and $9.49 for shipping and handling. Major credit cards are accepted.

Summer HEAT !!

Remember to protect your paint and spraying equipment from the heat on these 100 degree days.  Paint skins up really fast if left in the sun, even if the lid is on and the can has never been opened.

Also, the paint in the siphon set of your pump will get really hot.  If you have a “low boy” with the black hose, it will exceed the outside temperature inside the hose.  Skins will then peel off of the hose or pipe and be sucked into the pump, causing damage and plugging.  Using a screen and/or strainer bag will not help with this.  These skins are on the pump side of the screen.  Manifold filters are on the gun side of the pump, so they help keep the gun/tip from clogging, but do nothing to protect the pump.

Keep your airless and all paints under cover, but DO NOT EVER drape an airless with cardboard or tarps!  They need air flow to keep from overheating the motors.

HOT WEATHER WARNING

I'm seeing quite a few pumps come on that are clogged up with paint skins.  Your paint at the pump siphon set will get really got in this weather.  Both will form paint skins. The black siphon hoses will get too got to touch. At these temperatures, skins will form inside the hose!
Keep all material and machines in shaded areas. Strain all material and clean your machine thoroughly. This means using soap and water after each use.

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2013 Quick Starting Coupon

I intended to have a coupon for a discount on repairs out in the mail by January first. Here it is the third week in January and I still don't have it done. So I'm going to post it here for all of my customers to print out and bring in. I will still send 1 out in the mail and either coupon can be used.
This coupon is good for 15 percent off of your entire repair bill. This coupon is valid for the entire month of February and March 2013.
This discount does not include special order parts, machines, or special labor rates, such as overtime.
To get your discount, present this coupon with the machine when ordering the repair; It cannot be used after the machine is finished and the invoice is printed This discount is off of our regular posted retail prices. Individual discounts will not apply.

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2013

January is starting off the year with an increase over 2012. December closed 2012 with the best December in 6 years.  This put 2012 into the " good year " group. Not great, but good.
We're getting freezing weather this January so remember not to leave any material or water in any pump, line or gun that's not being used. I'm seeing an inordinate amount of electrical problems this winter, so make sure you check all of your a/c cords, connections and supply lines before using your airless. Any problems at any of these points can cause the electricity to arc. This will take out your off on switch and or your motor circuit board. Also be extra careful on all ladders, scaffolds and roofs. Any and all metal surfaces will be very slick.

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