The Urban Wall  offer Interior Painting in Saskatoon for even the fussiest home owner! Leanne, the owner has extensive trade experience in the Saskatoon Painting industry and understands that you want the job done on time, on budget and with minimal hassle to your busy household......and most importantly you want it to be PERFECT!

Here Leanne Shares her first Trusted Tip!

7 Things to Look for in a Quality House Paint Job

You often hear when you're told how to find the right painting contractor to ask about the quality of the contractor's work. The definition of quality can be somewhat subjective. Yet, there are definite parameters that define whether you received a quality house paint job or not. You should be familiar with these seven things before you hire a painting contractor.

Paint Quality Tip #1-Proper Protection from Paint In most cases, a painting contractor isn't working with an empty house. If the painting contractor is going to be working inside your home, you want to be assured that your furniture and floors don't end up with paint all over them. You also don't want paint on light fixtures and doorknobs. You want paint to be where it belongs and nowhere else.

Paint Quality Tip #2-Proper Pre-Paint Preparation A paint job will not last if proper pre-paint preparation techniques are not used. Things like silicone, wax, polish, grease and dirt will prevent the paint from adhering properly. Things might look okay for a short while, but when bad weather arrives, it becomes apparent that pre-paint preparation was sloppy. Before new paint can be applied, it's important that all dirt and grime, mold and mildew and chalking or peeling paint be removed. This is important whether the painting is in the interior of the home or on the exterior.

Paint Quality Tip #3-Caulking You have the right to expect a painting contractor to caulk holes, window frames and other trim areas that typically require caulking. One of the goals of painting your home is to protect it from the environment. Caulking prevents water from seeping in behind trim and causing extensive damage. On the inside of the home, caulking eliminates the home many bugs would like to make behind your trim work or cabinets. Caulking is all part of doing a quality job both inside and out.

Paint Quality Tip #4-Clean Lines between Separate Paint Colors. We've all seen painting jobs where the junction between the ceiling and the walls looks messy because color from the walls slopped up onto the ceiling. No professional should walk away from a paint job where the lines between ceiling and trim, or ceiling and wall aren't straight and clean.

Paint Quality Tip #5 - Neat Painting Around Windows, Doors and Trim. A painter who does quality work spends time masking. You have the right to expect windows without paint on them. If you use a different color to frame the trim around your windows and doors, you have the right to expect that color to only appear on the trim. You should never have paint on doorknobs or hinges either. Only amateur painters fail to mask these typical door features. The same goes for light and electrical fixtures.

Paint Quality Tip #6 - No Drips A professional never leaves a drip running down the wall. Any drips should be sanded down then retouched with another coat of paint. Paint Quality Tip #7 - Even Coverage The color of the paint should be consistent and even everywhere. You shouldn't see any evidence of a previous color showing through. If it takes three coats of paint in some areas to accomplish this goal, that's the responsibility of a professional painter. To ensure you're happy with the level of coverage, you want to inspect the paint job under bright light. Daylight is usually the best, but bright artificial lighting is also useful. If you can inspect the paint job under both conditions, it's a good idea before you pay that contractor. Now that you know what to look for in a quality house paint job, you can use these tips as a checklist.....

You can rely on  Laeanne at THE URBAN WALL to produce a high quality finish with satisfaction guaranteed, whatever your needs and budget.

Call Leanne today, or go to her website here check out her listing  in the SASKATOON PAINTER & DESIGNER PAINT Category on THE Saskatoon directory of excellence. THE URBAN WALL is a Trusted Saskatoon Paint expert !

www.trustedsaskatoon.com and www.trustedregina.com are busy bragging about more wonderful Trusted business on the Saskatoon and Regina directories of excellence daily it seems!

We are busy catching up, as so many businesses are coming on board each week across the province..sometimes we are stretched pretty thin...you will also notice how many TRUSTED TIPS our existing clients are providing us too...so the typing never stops. ..except maybe to film our own TRUSTED TIPS for Global Saskatoons new 6-9am morning show ( our first consumer tip by Sara the Trusted founder aired today..we will have it up on Youtube asap for you to look at! )...exciting and BUSY times on the run up to Christmas!

We are not complaining though..we are breaking new ground in the directory industry with every step forward...not only are we unique because we provide businesses that have a track record of excellence..and are contracted to uphold the 5 Trusted Guarantees of excellence for those people with a NEED right now..but we are evolving into a local source of TRUSTED Experts..who provide tips for the consumers who we know are researching online BEFORE they decide who to buy from or what to buy!

To see this feature for yourself got to www.trustedsaskaton.com click on the category you are interested in .......and you will see a link to the right of the category that says CLICK HERE FOR TIPS AND RESOURCES this takes you to our blog archive where you can pick from our list of Trusted Tips..or you can simply select a category you are interested in from the TAG CLOUD on the left to see all TIPs and blogs on that subject..EASY ..see we truly are the SMART & SIMPLE choice!

Posted by Trusted Saskatoon | November 26, 2011 09:29

www.trustedsaskatoon.com has been serving the Saskatoon public for nearly 6 months now, and in that time we have helped over 8000 people find Trusted local businesses in the city. The Trusted team of Founder Sara Wheewlright, Trusted Consultants Heather Boyko, Renee Larre, Michelle Staruila and our newest Team member Angela Achtemichuk are working hard to change the way businesses advertise...by offering the only marketing vehicle that demands high standards that are met and maintained for inclusion!

We get wonderful messages of support and thanks from the public, and we know that with time we will have an effect on standards as a whole...so we urge you , when searching or Googling for companies when you have a need, or are doing research on who to choose ..look for TRUSTED ___(category)_________Saskatoon( or Regina) , you will be glad you did!

Our latest Trusted business on the Saskatoon directrory is one of the best Salons in the province ....not the fanciest, or most expensive by any means ..but they promise not to poison you..which is always a good start!! J Marquis Salons J Marquis has a loyal following in the city, from women ( and some men) that value HEALTHY hair care……..but believe me…that does NOT mean sacrificing glamour, color or show stopping style!

Everyone loves to have a little “me” time in the salon – a fresh look, a new colour, a gorgeous cut! But your hair in the wrong hands can turn a lovely experience into frustration, embarrassment, and occasionally (heaven forbid!) more damage. The team of stylists, headed up by the beautiful and bubbly Jana at J Marquis, are dedicated to helping unlock the true potential of your hair using the unique VIDA system! Beauty does not have to mean dangerous chemicals and harmful toxins… Simply by following the recommendations of your VIDA stylist, you will create for yourself the hair you've always wanted, providing that feeling of happiness, confidence and love. Cleaning out a few extra poisons in your life is an AMAZING feeling….why not start with your beauty products? J Marquis is 100% committed to helping you achieve a healthier lifestyle when it comes to your daily beauty regime. How did J Marquis discover the VIDA system? They were in Hollywood TEACHING stylists how to use J-Clips! That’s right….showing the stylists to the stars how to create incredible volume without a pound or two of product! Jacquelyn Marquis (founder and former owner of J Marquis Hair Salons) is the genius behind the J-Clips. Over the years she has promoted her clips not only in Hollywood but also on QVC - one of the biggest shopping channels on television. She has been HUGELY successful in training thousands of clients and fellow hair stylists in using this fantastic product!

After J-Clips had been presented, the J Marquis stylists were able to learn what all the celebrity hairstylists got to learn. One gentleman spoke for 2 hours straight. That 2 hours changed the way J Marquis operated their business, and also changed their lives….and now, many of their CLIENTS lives! What this man spoke about happens on a daily basis…. For stylists, multiple times a day….and something that people are completely un-educated about. He talked about the toxicity of the hair industry and how it's killing us, especially hairstylists who work with these chemicals and a continual basis all day long. It is scary and J Marquis believes that you should be aware…and they are on a polite and caring mission to educate, inform and reform people within the industry as stylist, owners etc….and their clients! . So without hesitation they DEMANDED to know what VIDA was all about. They took themselves down to Florida and brought back the VIDA system to Canada. J Marquis is proudly the first salon ever in Canada to have it, and now they are so fortunate to be sharing it with you - the consumer, the stylists, the one with the falling out hair, the fried ends, the burnt up hair, the man, the child.....This is for anyone and everyone who has ever had a bad hair day or who has become ill from the beauty industry.

Beyond Vida , Jana and the J Marquis team also offer many other services ...including Nails by Rene...who the Trusted founder Sara , is confident does the best nails in the city.....it took her 2 years to find her, and everyone comments on her beautiful nails and unique designs! Jana is bringing a more holistic approach to the salon , and believes firmly in treating the whole body well...not just the hair.....we suggest if you have never been to J Marquis ( which is up on Circle Drive in the same Mall as Humptys and next door to the Best mattress store in the city WISEGUYS, another Trusted businesss) ...then make a point of going along and having a look for your self.. you won't regret it, and who knows, it may change the way you think about hair care for ever!

Follow Jana's blog for some great tips and advice on a healthier you! Check out their listing here

All of our Trusted businesses go through the same rigourous process to be eligible for promotion on our Trustedwebsites...(which you can read about here) this means there is NO risk to the consumer...just Safe and Trusted Saskatoon businesses at your fingertips..all contracted to the 5 Trusted Guarantees:

1.Provide the service and quality promised.

2.Complete the job on time.

3.Charge the price quoted with NO surprises.

4.Communicate honestly and be responsive to customer needs.

5.Resolve any issues with customer satisfaction in mind.

Stay Trusted my friends...Safe and Trusted of course!

The Trusted city websites have evolved from 'just a directory' into a comprehensive resource tool when people are doing research BEFORE they buy. We know that 95% of Canadians 25million plus internet users, do research online before they purchase...generally the more money something is...or the less they know about the subject ( that could be something like painiting and design or perhaps they want to learn more about Investing their savings) the more time will be spent researching and educating....now on each of the 40 category pages of each directory there is a link next to the category title: click here for tips and resources...when you click you are taken to our blog directory....just select the subject you are interested in from the Trusted Tips..or simply pick the category from the TAG cloud and see everything we have from our experts on the subject you are interested in........Smart and Simple!!

We are so excited to be able to offer even MORE Value to our Trusted Partners AND the public in the cities we service....

Stay Trusted my friends...Safe and Trusted of course! 

www.trustedregina.com  is growing with wonderful, Trusted local businesses, and we are eager to brag about the latest addition to the Regina Directory....like all the Trusted businesses they deserve promotion and endorsement by us, because they demonstrate excellence in all that they do on a daily basis.

Metro Pet Market

When you walk into a Metro Pet Market it really is an experience unlike any pet store. The surroundings and design seem more like a home decor store , and the counter with a glass case holding delicious looking doggy and kitty treats looks just like a high end chocolate store counter! Pets need healthy food as much as their owners...thats the philosophy of Kurt Jensen & Ross McNabb the owners of the 2 Metro pet Market stores. "First and foremost, we are a health food store for pets," said Kurt Jensen, who opened the doors to the Metro Pet Market on Victoria in 2008, and recently added a new North end location on Rochdale Blvd, "Regina really needed something like this"  

Metro Pet Market caters to the discriminating pet owner, providing only the most nutritious foods available and the store's goal is to foster responsible pet guardianship. Most commercial pet foods contain filler ingredients, like ash, that are unhealthy and even dangerous to pets. Metros underlying philosophy is that they will never bring in anything that they wouldn't feed to their own dog, the famous and award winning Ruby ( Prairie Dog Best of winner), who has one employee of the month at Metro for quite a few months in a row now, and they vow to never stray from that. All of the foods they offer are guaranteed to be free of wheat, soy and corn, which are really common allergens and can lead to health problems. Metro chooses foods from companies that have high manufacturing standards. They are big proponenets of the ' raw food' diet for Dogs, and are extermely knowledgable on the subject, if it was something you wanted to consider for your furry friend.  

But there's more than just food at Metro Pet Market. There is a massive selection of unique, high-quality toys.Metro only has things that are really high quality, and they have a strong environmental focus, in fact many of their toys and stuff are made from recycled materials. The store has dog beds that are made from organic cotton and the stuffing is made from recycled pop bottles. They have alot of really cool stuff, and upstairs there are a few high end dog beds that would be the envy of any Pooch! There is a whole bevy of items for cats and dogs, including clothing, bedding, treats, combs and even Sexy Beast -- a perfume for your smelly, four-legged friends!

Metro came highly recommended to the www.trustedregina.com team, and we were eager to meet with them after hearing such good things....we can attest to the fact that they deserved the excellent reputation that they have, and it was truly solidified when we spoke to their clients during the survey portion of the Trusted verification proceess..which you can read about here. The testimonials that are in the listing ( which you can check out here) could have been 3 or 4 times as long and as many, everyone had so many amazing things to tell us, and they were all absolutely sure that Metro was THE BEST pet store in the city ..and perhaps the world as far as they were concerned. ( they do ship across Canada!) Kurt joked that he knew the names of 25 clients - but might struggle to remember their owners names...He really is quite charming..and in fact all of the team at Metro are friendly, knowledgable and passionate about what they do...when you and your pet go into the store ( Dogs aren't just allowed in,they actively encourage you to bring them along) expect to be there for a while looking around and catching up with all the latest news, it is such a great environment.

Check out their website, and you will find so many resources and fun stuff ....we like Rubys commercials, the Pet Gallery of their cute and photogenic clients and their Knowledge section, which really has some great articles, links and information for all responsible pet owners to read. Click here for their Mission. Welcome Kurt, Ross, Ruby and the Metro Pet Market team..we are proud to have you on www.trustedregina.com, and look forward to working with you and endorsing you for many many years to come. You truly deserve ' The thumbs up from TrustedRegina.com'.     

So , as we add more and more fantastic businesses to the Regina directory, this brings us closer to a media launch date...soon you will notice our logo starting to pop up around town on electronic billboards and on stickers in windows and on vehicles...you can help us get there faster by NOMINATING a business...if you do you will be eligible to be entered into a draw, where one lucky person will receive $1000 CASH!! Just make sure to telk us who you are nominating asnd why ...and don't forget tp put your name and contact details on the form....just in case it is you that wins!! Without nominations and recommendations we cannot grow...as we ONLY go to see businesses that we hear great things about.

Stay Trusted my friends..Safe and Trusted of course

Ruby takes her job very seriously!