Professor Michael Gratzel of Switzerland has been named the winner of the Albert Einstein World Award of Science for "outstanding accomplishments to the welfare of mankind and the health of the planet."
The coatings that Professor Gratzel and his team have developed create an artificial process of photosynthesis as occurs naturally in plants and applies it to paint. This technology could be vastly used in areas like Bermuda where the roof's are all painted white with a non-sluffing coating to also collect water for the multi thousand gallon cisterns under their homes. If this coating were applied to roofs and even the south sides of buildings it could have a major impact on the forms that we use to generate electricity.
Solar coatings will also offer future opportunities for the coatings industry to diversify their services and ultimately provide a much more attractive alternative to regular paint. For an individual like myself who has always been interested in Photovoltaics, this development is an exciting opportunity for our business and our clients. It will be fascinating to see how this invention develops and is applied as it comes to market.
Tenhulzen Painting will report further on the development of this product and its uses as the information becomes available.
Congratulations to Professor Michael Gratzel.
http://www.durabilityanddesign.com/news/?fuseaction=view&id=7302&nl_versionid=1802
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Wednesday, March 7, 2012
Wednesday, February 1, 2012
Sherwin Williams Anti-Graffiti Coating
Hi guys,
I thought I would share some information on a new coating from Sherwin Williams that resists those annoying graffiti artists.
Tenhulzen Painting has done a lot of work removing and re-painting surfaces that contained Graffiti. In the correct application, this coating could probably save you and your owners a good amount of headache, time and money. Feel free to read more by following the link to the product information. The product is of course a gloss finish and may be good for some areas and not for others. Perfect for doors and block walls that are more hidden. Available for color matching to your current color schemes.
Thank you for all of your business, we are grateful to have such great partnerships.
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
Tenhulzen Painting at Benjamin Moore Paint Co. Headquarters
I have just returned from the Benjamin Moore Headquarters and laboratories in New Jersey. I must say, I am completely blown away at the amount of time, money, research and testing that this company puts into a gallon of paint. While on the tour at the Laboratories in Flanders New Jersey, we were able to see the many scientists in their labs working on development and manipulation of their already superior products.
I was impressed with the amount of time that they dedicated to us with having various experts presenting to us what it is that they do every day. We were shown the many tests that they perform using advanced machines such as the accelerated weathering testers, controlled temperature and humidity chambers, scrub testers, leveling tests, abrasion tests, coverage tests, etc. Their objective is to not only test their own products but also those of their competitors to ensure that they are staying on the cutting edge of paint technology. Benjamin Moore is the leader in the production of 100% acrylic paints, those such as the Aura line, and they stay on top of their game by diligently exploring possibilities with coatings. The Aura line was actually developed by a few new scientists coming into the mix and bringig their new ideas to the table.
Jim Mallory of mallory Paint Stores in the Seattle area was our sponsor more or less for the three of us contractors that went on the trip. We were all four taken to the outdoor test farm which was around 5 acres of different types of panels of wood siding & decking, vinyl, composite decking, and aluminum siding set at 90 degree angles, 45 degree angles for faster weathering scenarios, and at flat horizontal surfaces for the decking materials. I was most blown away at how the two coat system was proving to outlast and hold up better than the one coat application. Too many contractors try to get by with one coat and I was validated in Tenhulzen Painting's practices of applying our two coats every time.
The entire laboratory 5 acre parking lot is covered by solar panels and then there is another 15 acre solar panel field that generates all of the electricity for their facilities. They generate so much electricity that they are able to sell back much of the energy to the electric companies. Benjamin Moore has also started using natural gas semi's for all of their national shipping efforts which is a much cleaner and greener way to do business. Along with these consumption minimization efforts the company is also producing the most advanced NO VOC paints in the industry.
While a majority of the paint we used in the past 12 years has been Benjamin Moore, it is Tenhulzen Painting's objective to use more Benjamin Moore paint in 2012.
Following our visit to the laboratories we went to the company corporate Headquarters where we met briefly with the CEO/ president, Arbor Coat stain and primers head, sales management lead, a couple vice presidents and finance department management. Needless to say at this point, we had a very impressive time with the company and left with goody bags full of benjamin moore swag like shirts, hats, software and of course coffee mugs.
It is a pleasure for Tenhulzen Painting to be a strong partner with The Benjamin Moore Company representing the greater Seattle area, painting Seattle residences and businesses with pride.
Thanks to Benjamin Moore Company, Jim Mallory, John Shearer, George Bean, Rob Shehan, Rob Seiss, John Lanzillotti, & Greg Hourdajian, Mike, Anna, Femi, Monica, & John for an outstanding visit and presentation and for sharing your hard work with us.
I was impressed with the amount of time that they dedicated to us with having various experts presenting to us what it is that they do every day. We were shown the many tests that they perform using advanced machines such as the accelerated weathering testers, controlled temperature and humidity chambers, scrub testers, leveling tests, abrasion tests, coverage tests, etc. Their objective is to not only test their own products but also those of their competitors to ensure that they are staying on the cutting edge of paint technology. Benjamin Moore is the leader in the production of 100% acrylic paints, those such as the Aura line, and they stay on top of their game by diligently exploring possibilities with coatings. The Aura line was actually developed by a few new scientists coming into the mix and bringig their new ideas to the table.
Jim Mallory of mallory Paint Stores in the Seattle area was our sponsor more or less for the three of us contractors that went on the trip. We were all four taken to the outdoor test farm which was around 5 acres of different types of panels of wood siding & decking, vinyl, composite decking, and aluminum siding set at 90 degree angles, 45 degree angles for faster weathering scenarios, and at flat horizontal surfaces for the decking materials. I was most blown away at how the two coat system was proving to outlast and hold up better than the one coat application. Too many contractors try to get by with one coat and I was validated in Tenhulzen Painting's practices of applying our two coats every time.
The entire laboratory 5 acre parking lot is covered by solar panels and then there is another 15 acre solar panel field that generates all of the electricity for their facilities. They generate so much electricity that they are able to sell back much of the energy to the electric companies. Benjamin Moore has also started using natural gas semi's for all of their national shipping efforts which is a much cleaner and greener way to do business. Along with these consumption minimization efforts the company is also producing the most advanced NO VOC paints in the industry.
While a majority of the paint we used in the past 12 years has been Benjamin Moore, it is Tenhulzen Painting's objective to use more Benjamin Moore paint in 2012.
Following our visit to the laboratories we went to the company corporate Headquarters where we met briefly with the CEO/ president, Arbor Coat stain and primers head, sales management lead, a couple vice presidents and finance department management. Needless to say at this point, we had a very impressive time with the company and left with goody bags full of benjamin moore swag like shirts, hats, software and of course coffee mugs.
It is a pleasure for Tenhulzen Painting to be a strong partner with The Benjamin Moore Company representing the greater Seattle area, painting Seattle residences and businesses with pride.
Thanks to Benjamin Moore Company, Jim Mallory, John Shearer, George Bean, Rob Shehan, Rob Seiss, John Lanzillotti, & Greg Hourdajian, Mike, Anna, Femi, Monica, & John for an outstanding visit and presentation and for sharing your hard work with us.
Monday, November 14, 2011
Tenhulzen Painting at the Women & Childrens Shelter in Everett 11/15 & 11/16
We are excited to announce that some of the most outstanding individuals of the Tenhulzen Painting team will be involved in an important community service project on November 15th and 16th. This project will be performed in conjunction with Benjamin Moore Paints, The PDCA (Painting and Decorating Contractors of America), and several local colleague painters. We will be executing a complete interior repaint of a community center which houses women and children in transition and is comprised of 11 rooms and 2 stairwells. This center is an important transition point in many women's lives. Whether suffering from abuse, loss of their jobs, substance abuse or other unfortunate situations, women and children who are desperate for safe shelter are welcomed here with open arms.
Tenhulzen Painting is committed to participating in at least one community service project per year and we are pleased to be involved in making this particular shelter a bit more welcoming for those in need of it's services. Benjamin Moore Paints will be donating the paint and supplies and the project will be featured on NBC's George to the Rescue. In addition, House Beautiful Magazine will be publishing a story on the project.
90% of the funding for the center comes from private donors. The community in which they work is the very community that supports them. There are a multitude of ways you can help from financial support, to volunteering, to prayer. If you feel the call to give something of yourself to this organization, you may explore how you can do so here: http://www.egmission.org/how-you-can-help
Tenhulzen Painting is committed to participating in at least one community service project per year and we are pleased to be involved in making this particular shelter a bit more welcoming for those in need of it's services. Benjamin Moore Paints will be donating the paint and supplies and the project will be featured on NBC's George to the Rescue. In addition, House Beautiful Magazine will be publishing a story on the project.
90% of the funding for the center comes from private donors. The community in which they work is the very community that supports them. There are a multitude of ways you can help from financial support, to volunteering, to prayer. If you feel the call to give something of yourself to this organization, you may explore how you can do so here: http://www.egmission.org/how-you-can-help
Monday, November 7, 2011
Tenhulzen Painting, Inc. Launches New Website
After a year and a half of struggles with trying to nail down the look we wanted to portray through our website we have finally completed our the project. We are excited to reveal who Tenhulzen Painting is in an online format.
http://www.tenhulzenpainting.com
We appreciate your taking the time to navigate through our site and hope you enjoy the experience. Pay attention to the featured project showcases like the Magnolia project, Medina project and the Greenlake Great Hall project. You can read these stories and see great before and after photos.
We would also love to hear your feedback. If you see something that should be adjusted or ammended, we would love to hear about it so that we can make sure that everyone who visits the site has an excellent, top notch experience.
Thank you.
Scott Tenhulzen
President
Tenhulzen Painting, Inc.
http://www.tenhulzenpainting.com
We appreciate your taking the time to navigate through our site and hope you enjoy the experience. Pay attention to the featured project showcases like the Magnolia project, Medina project and the Greenlake Great Hall project. You can read these stories and see great before and after photos.
We would also love to hear your feedback. If you see something that should be adjusted or ammended, we would love to hear about it so that we can make sure that everyone who visits the site has an excellent, top notch experience.
Thank you.
Scott Tenhulzen
President
Tenhulzen Painting, Inc.
Friday, March 25, 2011
TP to help Japan
This is our first blog and an important one indeed.
While driving over to Kellogg, Idaho I was listening to the reports of the devastation in Japan following the tsunami and earthquakes. I feel great satisfaction when I help and contribute to others when they are in need, it is simply human nature. Therefore, I had the idea to incorporate both an incentive to our clients and a philanthropic spirit within our company. For any client that signs a proposal prior to April 15th, Tenhulzen Painting will contribute 5% of the job total revenue to the American Red Cross, specifically to go to the aid of the people of Japan.
I would also appreciate any information that anyone may have on opportunities to go to Japan and help with the clean-up and or necessary rebuilding process. We may elect to take a small crew of trades people from partner companies to assist.
Thank you for reading and for your time.
We look forward to staying connected and providing you with all of the latest and greatest in the painting industry and what is happening in our company.
Respectfully,
Scott Tenhulzen
Tenhulzen Painting, Inc.
While driving over to Kellogg, Idaho I was listening to the reports of the devastation in Japan following the tsunami and earthquakes. I feel great satisfaction when I help and contribute to others when they are in need, it is simply human nature. Therefore, I had the idea to incorporate both an incentive to our clients and a philanthropic spirit within our company. For any client that signs a proposal prior to April 15th, Tenhulzen Painting will contribute 5% of the job total revenue to the American Red Cross, specifically to go to the aid of the people of Japan.
I would also appreciate any information that anyone may have on opportunities to go to Japan and help with the clean-up and or necessary rebuilding process. We may elect to take a small crew of trades people from partner companies to assist.
Thank you for reading and for your time.
We look forward to staying connected and providing you with all of the latest and greatest in the painting industry and what is happening in our company.
Respectfully,
Scott Tenhulzen
Tenhulzen Painting, Inc.
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