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Harris & Ruth Painting has built a fantastic team of painting experts, comprising experienced painting estimators, a full team of commercial, office, and industrial painters, and a dedicated support staff. As a 100% employee-owned business, all of our people have a real stake in the direction of our company, and we all share in our successes collectively. Explore the page below to meet the real driving force of our company at every level: our team.

EXPLAINING THE VARIOUS LEVELS OF DRYWALL FINISHES

May 21, 2023

here are six finish levels for drywall surfaces, used for walls, ceilings, or other drywall construction, that are defined by the major drywall construction, painting, and manufacturing trade associations.

WHAT ARE VOCS IN PAINT, AND ARE MORE OR FEWER OF THEM PREFERRED

May 21, 2023

The seal has definitely been broken on the issue of VOCs, or “volatile organic compounds,” in paint. You can expect to see more brands touting their virtuous VOC content.

SURFACTANT LEACHING IN EXTERIOR LATEX PAINTS

May 21, 2023

The issue of surfactant leaching can also be known as streak staining, weeping, exudation, surfactant staining, and other similar names.