Meet the system that ensures a successful paint, drywall or glass project. If you’ve spent any time hunting for a commercial contractor, you’ve probably had questions. Such as: How much experience should your contractor have? What qualifications do you need to look for? How important is safety training? The fact is trying to find the right contractor on your own is overwhelming. The wrong choice can pile...
New name. Same great service. The Finishing Solutions Network name served us well for 4 years, but we realized it was high time to branch out and establish our own identity. And so, we are thrilled to unveil Bid Evolution to you. When it came down to it, the FSN name didn’t do the best job accurately depicting what it is we do here, and the new name...
Recently, FSN was lucky enough to be involved in a heartwarming project building a new house for U.S. veteran Tony Chobanov. The new home was made possible by A Soldier’s Journey Home, a program that builds brand new homes for veterans like Tony. For over 10 years, Tony has struggled with the effects of TBI (Traumatic Brain Injury) and PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder) due to...
This Christmas season, we had a little bit of fun. The four of us (Steve, Marisa, Russell, and Jerry) sat down and crafted our ranking of 25 holiday tunes. We took the average score of each song and came up with the FSN Top 25. Now, you can find lists of the best Christmas music everywhere on the Internet. We wanted to be a little unique,...
The human eye sees millions of colors. Your wall needs one or two colors, and you want them to be perfect. Oof. Not to worry. At the Finishing Solutions Network, we know paint. Here are some ways to pick the right paint color for your project. Don’t decide in-store. We’d wager your room looks nothing like a massive home improvement warehouse. Grab the color card you like and stick...
Here at the Finishing Solutions Network, we specialize in finding you the right person for the job, from our group of vetted and professional contractors. But we also love a good DIY project. When it comes to work around the house, wallpaper is often in need of a touch-up. If your wallpaper has come loose or is torn, here’s how to get it looking good...
In this episode, we discuss the versatility of wall coverings and decals. Useful in both residential and commercial settings, wallpaper is back. But it’s not the stuff you remember from your childhood. Today’s wall coverings are really about achieving looks you can’t get with paint alone. They’re user-friendly and easy to change when it’s time for something new. And if you have a larger commercial wall...
On the morning of Wednesday, September 28, we will be in Oak Brook, IL—bright eyed and bushy tailed—at one of our favorite events: the annual Chicagoland Property Management Conference. On top of attending the event, the Finishing Solutions Network is also a sponsor and will have a booth. The conference is near and dear to us because it connects us with the people who can best...
Indoor painting can be a major pain. Add outdoor elements to the mix, and you can have a major mess on your hands. In this episode of our FSN podcast, Steve Kulovits gives the lowdown on common paint problems for exterior projects, as well as highlights the best ways to solve them. Do you have a commercial painting project on the horizon? We are here to...
Upon seeing a bare concrete floor, most of us have trouble imagining potential and possibility. But in reality, there are a ton of design options available. The options cover much more than just paint—stains, dyes, color hardeners, densifiers, and epoxy are all available in a wide range of colors. With the Finishing Solutions Network, you won’t have to lift a finger to create unique effects...