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2 | S P A C E S M adani is the co-owner and general manager of Madani Group Painting and Stucco Coating, a Winnipeg- based painting company that provides interior, exterior and commercial painting services as well as specialized stucco coating. For Madani, the most rewarding aspect of his company's work is the reaction of owners of older homes who have used his services. The most common response is, "my house looks like new", he said. "That has a double effect. It helps give a home more curb appeal and it also helps to increase the value of the home," added Madani. While Madani Group handles all kinds of residential and commercial painting jobs, a big part of the company's focus is stucco coating. Madani explained that stucco can be a particularly challenging surface to work with and requires a highly specialized approach to ensure it is done right. Properly preparing the surface before applying any kind of coating is crucial. To that end, the company follows an exhaustive preparation check list before applying any paint. The first step is pressure-washing the surface to remove dirt and debris. Madani and his team then closely analyze the type of stucco on the home to make sure they use the right kind of paint. The company even has its own in-house stucco repair specialist, who can fill in any cracks or gaps to perfectly match a home's existing exterior. The company prides itself on being thorough. "Something I see in the painting industry is the stucco repair is often not up to par. If you are repairing stucco you need to do it right. If you do not match it exactly then it's not going to look as good," he said. One of the more unique services Madani Group offers customers is an interactive colour consultation. A company representative will meet with homeowners to discuss their colour preferences, answer any questions they might have about colour choices and offer suggestions. As part of the consultation, they can even provide homeowners with a snapshot of what their colour choice will look like on their home's exterior, courtesy of a specialized software system they use. "Sometimes people will look at a house in their neighbourhood or a magazine and say, 'I love those colours, they would go great on my house.' But that is not always the case because the layout is different," said Madani. "That's where we come in and give you some options and tell you what we think. Customers like that and find it helpful," he added. "We've had opportunities to grow more but we didn't want that. We want to keep our base smaller. It's all about quality control and that personal interaction with the client," Madani said. Fresh paint and stucco work magic on renewing your house Mehdi Madani is a business owner, but there are times when he feels like a bit of a magician HOME & STUCCO PAINTING EXPERTS n Increase Property Value n Boost Curb Appeal n Hundreds of Colours n Remove Exterior Flaws n Keep Moisture out n Never Paint Again www.paintstucco.com "Hundreds of satisfied customers" 50% OFF STUCCO PAINTING l Stucco Painting l Elastomeric Coating l Stucco Repairs Free Colour Consultation Call today or go online to book a free estimate 204-417-1668 Madani offered advice for those considering if they should seek new paint or stucco: • Outdated colours that lack curb appeal for a home upgrade or for home sale; •Visiblecracksinthestucco,damageorsignsofro ingwoodexist; • Stubborn moisture stains and mold that cannot be removed with some elbow grease; and Appearance of cracking, peeling or bubbling. To learn more about Madani Group services, visit www.paintstucco.com