Honored by the PDCA for its faux finishing and safety precautions

CHICAGO (February 16, 2006) -- With the Oscars quickly approaching and the Grammys the hot topic of celebrity magazines, it’s clear that award season is in full swing – and Hester Painting & Decorating is in on the action.  The painting, wall covering installation and faux-finishing company based in Chicago was recently honored with two awards from The Painting and Decorating Contractors of America (PDCA).  Dedicated to safety in the workplace, Hester Painting & Decorating took home the PDCA Safety Achievement Award.  Known for its high quality faux-finishing, Hester Painting & Decorating also was celebrated by the Picture It Painted Professional (PIPP) Awards for its work on a 3,200 square-foot home in Wilmette, Ill.

Hester Painting & Decorating holds safety in high regard – both for its clients and its employees.  As a winner of the PDCA Safety Achievement Award, Hester Painting & Decorating was recognized for such feats as its commitment to safety, its safety training program and its hazard control methods.

“Safety is second nature at Hester Painting & Decorating.  It’s part of every project – from ladder and scaffold safety to testing old paint for lead to handling dust and fumes.  Our clients and employees know safety is a priority,” said Jeff Hester, suburban superintendent and estimator.

Also recognized for its achievements in residential faux finishing and painting with the PIPP award, Hester Painting & Decorating transformed more than 75 percent of a 40-year-old, rehabbed residence.  Despite a tight timeline – one month with a four-man crew working full-time – Hester Painting & Decorating used such specialty techniques and finishes as wood graining, Venetian plaster, over-glazing furniture, texturing, staining and mottle glazing to create this award-winning look.

“From the faux wood grain mantle finished to match my new kitchen cabinets to my son’s Chicago Cubs mural on his bedroom wall – Hester Painting &  Decorating can do it all.  Each room is an example of Hester’s creativity, attention to detail and inventiveness,” said the Wilmette, Ill., homeowner.

Founded in 1884, The Painting and Decorating Contractors of America (PDCA) represents the interests of professional painting and decorating contractors nationwide.  PDCA exists to lead the industry by providing quality products, programs, services and opportunities for its members.  Today, PDCA represents more than 5,000 owners and top-flight managers from more than 3,400 painting and decorating firms.

Widely regarded as a leader in the fields of painting, faux finishing and wall covering installation, Hester Painting & Decorating has been providing homes and high-profile commercial establishments in the Chicago area with high-end decorating services since 1968.  Family-owned and operated, Hester Painting & Decorating utilizes an enormous repertoire of finishes and wall covering techniques to create unique environments for its clients.  For more information, visit www.hesterdecorating.comor call (847) 677-5130.

Contact: 
Cheryl McPhilimy
McPhilimy Associates
(312) 988-1270
cheryl@mcphilimy.com