EP01 – April 1, 2017: Getting Your Deck Ready for Spring

 

It’s Spring! At least mostly…. And there is no better time to clean your deck and get it ready for the season. In this episode, we talk all about what it takes to get that deck cleaned and ready for stain. We also talk with Rose Pest Solutions about a common outdoor pest: mosquitoes.

That and much more on this inaugural episode!

Listen now:

Shownotes for episode 001:

Cleaning the deck is a simple Spring project (or Summer or Fall!!). We ran you through the basics on the show today, but there's a lot more information out there. If you're interested, stop out at any RepcoLite, Port City Paints, or Snyder Paints location and let us help.

Also, we recorded a podcast last summer. It's basically a Deck Cleaning Q&A and it's full of great info. Check it out:

OnFloor Machine Demo

Here's a demo of the OnFloor Machine we discussed in the episode, though we want to note that the situation in this video shows the OnFloor Machine removing nearly 5 layers of freshly applied stain (yikes!). As a result, the speed is dramatically reduced. Still, you can see a great example of how clean the OnFloor Machine will get your deck. It's a very quick way to get your wood ready for stain without having to do any cleaning or introduce any water to the deck at all. This means you could clean it and stain it on the same day!

We have an OnFloor Machine for rent. You can contact us at 616-396-5213 to check availability and rental rates!

Which Tools are Best?

We didn't have time to get to all the different tools on the radio show today, but below we have a video that walks you through a number of different application options and how quickly (or not!) they work!

Mosquitoes are a giant pain in the neck! You just get your deck looking great and find that you can't even be out on it for more than 10 minutes at a time. And all of that time is spent running in circles, waving your arms, and trying to present them with a moving target.

Today, we sit down in the studio with David Popp from Rose Pest Solutions and we talk about prevention and reduction of this annoying spring, summer, and fall pest!

In this first Ask RepcoLite! segment, we answer your exterior paint questions:
  • How early is too early to paint outside?
  • Can you use exterior paint inside?
  • Can you use interior paint inside a garage?
We've got the answers!
It's Spring and that means we're going to be working on our lawns soon enough. Is your lawn equipment ready? What do you need to do to make sure it's ready to go for the season? We sit down with Brian Stacey from Bergman Power Equipment and he tells us everything we need to know!

LadderTalk Podcast 1: The OnFloor Machine Interview with Travis McCutchen

In this first episode of LadderTalk, we interview Travis McCutchen from OnFloor Technologies about their OnFloor Machines. If part of your business involves cleaning and staining decks, doing garage floors, warehouse floors, hardwood floors, you need to check out this interview. The OnFloor Machine is a floor preparation machine that is designed to quickly and easily prepare a wide variety of surfaces for paint and coatings!

Episode Outline

  • Introductions to Travis McCutchen and OnFloor Technologies (0:38)
  • What Is an OnFloor Machine? (2:24)
  • The OnFloor Machine Is Tremendously Easy to Control (4:24)
  • What Types of Surfaces or Applications are Ideal for an OnFloor Machine? (6:19)
  • What Makes OnFloor Different from Other Machines in the Marketplace? (8:33)
  • Is this Machine ONLY for Contractors or Professionals? (11:00)
  • Does That Make it Less Ideal for a Contractor to Use on a Daily Basis? (12:28)
  • The OnFloor Machine Gives You a Surface That is Ready to Coat Immediately! (14:07)
  • How Does the OnFloor Machine Handle Raised Nails/Screws or Uneven Boards on a Deck? (16:23)
  • How Does the OnFloor Machine Handle Hardwood Floors? (18:20)
  • How Does the OnFloor Machine Handle Dust and Mess? (20:37)
  • What about the Price? How Much Is It to Purchase? (22:48)
  • Why Is It Worth It? (24:06)
    • Muriatic Acid Prep on a Concrete Floor: Is It A Good Idea? (24:42)
  • RepcoLite Rentals (27:10)
  • Wrap Up  (27:42)

Rental Rates

Currently we have 1 OnFloor Machine (the 16″ model) for rent. It’s located at our 17th Street store in Holland, but we can make arrangements to get it to any of the Grand Rapids or Muskegon locations should the need arise. If you’re interested in scheduling a rental or asking for more information, you can reach us at 616-396-5213. Rental rates for the machine and vacuum are listed below. The various tools are rented as sets of 3 and are all available at different prices ranging from as low as $10 up to $40. It all depends on the tool you need. Call or stop in with your situation and we can more accurately recommend which tools are most suited for the work you need to do!

DESCRIPTIONRATE
OnFloor 16 Pro -- FULL DAY$175.00
OnFloor 16 Pro -- 1/2 DAY$100.00
OnFloor 16 Pro -- FULL WEEK$450.00
OnFloor Vacuum -- FULL DAY$25.00
OnFloor Vaccum -- WEEK$100.00
Trailer Rental$25.00
Assorted Tools (Prices Vary--Call with Questions)$10.00 - $40.00

 

Color Me Home Episode 14: The OnFloor Machine

In this episode, Betsy and Dan spend some time discussing one of the greatest time-saving tools available for decks right now: an OnFloor Machine. And while that may not sound exciting . . . you’re going to want to give this episode a listen. Once you understand what this machine is and what it will do, you’ll see how easy it is to shave DAYS off your next deck project…

Episode Outline

  • What is an OnFloor Machine Exactly? (1:00)
  • Benefit 1: Clean and Stain Your Deck in a Single Day! (6:06)
  • Benefit 2: End Results Will Be Better than Cleaning with Chemicals (3:33)
  • Benefit 3: Raised Nails? Uneven Boards? No Problem! (6:37)
  • Benefit 4: The OnFloor Machine is So Easy to Use! (16:00)
  • Benefit 5: When Used with the Vacuum System, There’s No Mess! (22:31)
  • RepcoLite Rental Information: (26:12)
  • Save Money Versus Using Chemical Cleaners (28:37)
  • Best of All, the Machine “Just Works!” (31:31)

Our LadderTalk Interview with Travis McCutchen from OnFloor Technologies!

In the episode we mentioned LadderTalk, a new podcast we started that’s geared specifically towards professional painting contractors. Our first episode involved an interview with Travis McCutchen from OnFloor Technologies and it was so interesting and informative, we figured we’d make it available to anyone looking for more information about this machine and why it’s so valuable. Check it out!