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Greg Mrakich Painting, Indianapolis, IN: Why do Painting Estimates Vary So Much?

  It’s just painting right? Well, remember the old adage, “you get what you pay for.”  That saying is never more true than when it comes to painting estimates. There are many factors that come into play when writing up an estimate. Painting is a learned trade, the same as plumbing, electrical and carpentry. So […]

Greg Mrakich Painting Indianapolis – Spring is Around the Corner – Is it Time to Paint Your Home’s Exterior?

In just a few days it will officially be Spring, regardless of what the thermometer says. As I sit here writing this post, snow is in the forecast for central and southern Indiana. Living in central Indiana, you can never depend on the weather in October (or March for that matter!) It could be warm during the […]

Greg Mrakich Painting: RRP Rule Exclusions

It is exterior painting season in Indianapolis.  Greg Mrakich Painting has already done five estimates for exterior work.  The other day I did an estimate to paint the exterior of a house located on the northwest side of Indianapolis. It happened to be in the same neighborhood that my wife grew up in. The house […]

Indianapolis Painting Deals – Read the Fine Print

My name is Greg Mrakich. I am the “Greg” of Greg Mrakich Painting in Indianapolis, IN. Like many of you, my wife and I subscribe to several email services that offers daily deals from Indianapolis area retailers, restaurants and various home improvement and other service providers at highly discounted rates. Today, we received an email offer […]

Greg Mrakich Painting Indianapolis: Painting Trim

Greg Mrakich Painting Indianapolis provides tips about everything you want to know about painting trim: When do I need to paint my trim? This is an easy one.  If it is beat up and looks like it needs it,  it’s time to paint.  Or, if you want to change the color of the trim.  It’s […]

Greg Mrakich Painting: What the EPA RRP Rules Mean to You (If Your Home was Built Before 1978)

Last weekend, my wife and I toured the 38th annual Meridian Kessler Home Tour in our hometown of Indianapolis, Indiana. Greg Mrakich Painting was pleased to be a first time sponsor of this annual tour. Each year, several hundred people buy tickets to tour these wonderful vintage homes. Most of the homes featured on the […]

Greg Mrakich Painting Indianapolis: Tips to Save You Money on Hiring a Painter

After an unusually long and hard winter, it is finally spring here in Indianapolis, Indiana and that means it’s time to get your exterior painting projects started.  If you are planning to hire a professional painting company such as Greg Mrakich Painting, here are a few things that you can do to keep costs down […]

Who is the Best Painting Contractor in Indianapolis, Indiana for your Paint Job?

There is no shortage of painting contractors in Indianapolis, Indiana.  If you type in painting contractors Indianapolis in Google, you will get over 50 pages of painters in and around Indianapolis. You may have even found Greg Mrakich Painting through Google or through a subscription service such as Angie’s List. But, how do you know […]

Greg Mrakich Painting, Indianapolis Shares Tips for Homeowners on Ice Damage Repairs

Indianapolis, Indiana has had a very brutal winter with significant snow and an ice storm that paralyzed the city for days. And it’s not over yet.  Higher than average snow fall, monsoon rains and a once in fifty year ice storm have put rain gutters and roofs to the test.  I am sorry to say […]

Greg Mrakich’s Painting Tips for Textured Walls and Ceilings

Greg Mrakich Painting, Indianapolis, Indiana was asked to provide painting tips for textured walls and ceilings by Phil from Westfield, Indiana. Thanks for asking me Phil, this is a great question and something I run into quite frequently – especially when painting homes built in the past 30 years. In some areas of the country, […]