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which is located on the beach in Monmouth Beach. The
scope of work included the repair and preparation of the
entire brick façade and the application of a high perfor-
mance elastomeric coating. Elastomeric coatings bridge
hair-line cracks, fill surface imperfections, provide long term
durability and prevent wind driven rain from penetrating
into the building. The scope also included the removal of
the existing tile on all unit balconies and the application
of a new polyurethane deck coating system. The polyure-
thane coating provides a waterproof deck system which
will prevent future damage and will improve the overall
aesthetics of the building.
The first stages of this project began with providing the
property manager and the condominium association with
a comprehensive proposal to help guide them with their
decision. We provide detailed job specifications and we
believe it’s the key to good communication. Each stage of
the job is carefully explained with a committed start and
completion date. All of our work is backed with the stron-
gest Labor and Material Warranty in the industry. All work
is done with the highest safety standards, our equipment
operators are OSHA certified and we have an outstanding
safety record.
What might someone be surprised to learn
about your company?
Some may be surprised to learn that we are more than
just a painting contractor as our name implies, but a full
restoration and coatings contractor. We can restore most
surfaces eliminating the need to coordinate with other con-
tractors, thus providing single source responsibility. When
the need arises we will consult with the areas structural
engineering firms, for specific site inspections or job specifi-
cations. With nearly four decades of experience, we have
the resources, manpower and expertise to perform quality
work on time and within budget.
Have you or your company received any
recent awards or certifications?
In June of this year Painting by Pearce received an award
from The Friends of Hereford Inlet Lighthouse Association,
in appreciation for donating the labor cost to prepare
and repaint the exterior of the lighthouse. In 2002 the
lighthouse received state grants to restore and preserve this
landmark structure, designed by Paul J. Pelz, who would
later garner worldwide fame as the designer of the Library
of Congress in Washington D.C. Unfortunately, due to
state budget restraints some 10 years later, the keepers of
the Lighthouse were faced with a dilemma: How to find the
money to repaint this beloved building.
That’s when I wandered in! I happened to stop by on
a beautiful October afternoon to walk around the gardens,
which are as magnificent as the structure they surround. I was
amazed at the vibrant color, particularly for this time of year,
and how it complimented the fading, peeling paint on the
lighthouse building. I could see that the wood surfaces were
in excellent condition. It first needed a repainting to keep it
that way. Moments later, as I turned to walk under a leafy
canopied walkway towards the beach, I met “The Keeper” of
the lighthouse who also created the gardens over a 20 year
period. He told me the story of how so many citizens and city
officials dedicated their time and talents since the early 1980’s
to save this lighthouse from ultimate deterioration. I was so
impressed with the site and the collective effort of so many
people to keep this long history alive that I had to act. It was
a once in a lifetime opportunity for me (not as young as I used
to be!) to work on the most beautiful property that I have ever
worked on, along the Jersey Shore. I started the job last spring
and completed it this spring. Now the vibrancy of the new
paint colors compliment even more the color of the gardens.
It truly was an honor to contribute to such a great cause. In
addition to our contribution, Pittsburgh Paint donated the mate-
rial and the local ELKS Club paid for the equipment rental. If
you ever visit Cape May County, I highly recommend a tour
of The Hereford Inlet Lighthouse!
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"All of our work is
backed with the
strongest Labor and
Material Warranty in
the industry."