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Painting by Pearce, Inc.
Questions answered by Edward Pearce
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ainting by Pearce, Inc. is a second generation
family owned commercial painting and restoration
contractor serving coastal New Jersey for nearly 40
years. Founded in 1978 by Edward Pearce, the com-
pany has grown to become one of the most respected
and accomplished contractors in the region. Although
Edward is still very much involved in all of the phases of
running the business, Edward Pearce Jr. assumed the role
of General Manager in 2001 after graduating from The
University of Scranton’s School of Business Management.
His dedication, hard work and management skills con-
tribute to the steady growth of the company. His earnest
demeanor achieves a level of trust with the customers as
well as the employees and suppliers. Steady Eddie! Mr.
John Zappile, a coating and corrosion consultant with
the former MAB and Sherwin Williams Paints joined
the company in 2014, contributing his 43 plus years in
architectural and industrial coatings. He is a member of
the Construction Specifications Institute and past president
of the Atlantic County chapter. John is also a member of
the National Association of Corrosion Engineers. He has
spent his entire career working along the Jersey Coast.
Property Management Companies, Engineering Firms and
Condominium Associations have worked with John when
they needed an expert in the field of coatings. His specifi-
cations for proper surface preparation and his knowledge
of the best products available from a particular manufactur-
er, makes him an invaluable part of our team, as well as
providing his expertise to the other parties involved.
We focus primarily on low-midrise properties along the
coast, from Jersey City to Cape May and have recently
expanded to include the Delaware and Maryland beach
communities. There is no harsher environment than the
wind driven rain, sand and salt. As “The Shore” has grown
in popularity, and some may say that “Mother Nature” has
grown in intensity, the challenge for everyone involved in
the industry from construction to maintenance and resto-
ration has never been greater. Construction components
are improving, as well as the coatings needed to protect
the integrity of these materials. The importance of knowing
when to tend to these parts, how to perform the work and
what products to use, are critical to the life expectancy and
the overall maintenance cost of the building.
Is there a specific project or program that you
would like to highlight?
A recent project we completed, The Shores Condominium,
is a twelve story building consisting of two separate towers
Photo courtesey CAI-NJ.