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Relay Rental and Sales offers complete line of Cloverdale Paint and accessories

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Relay Rental and Sales

As the exclusive Cloverdale Paint dealer and distributor in Powell River, Relay Rental and Sales covers all aspects of painting for homeowners, contractors and homebuilders, including prep work, application and cleanup.

New in-store specialist Tracy Benard brings a wealth of previous paint experience to Relay, including six years as a storeowner.

“I had my own paint businesses in Kitimat, including a Cloverdale Paint store,” says Tracy, who is originally from Terrace. “I stand behind Cloverdale products; they are amazing, inexpensive and great quality.”

Cloverdale Paint is a community-oriented, BC-based company with low volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in its products, which is great for the environment and in relation to odour, says Tracy.

“The government has said no more oil paint and no more smells, so we are very low with VOCs,” she adds. “You can buy a few oil-based stains but everything is a hybrid, which has all the great qualities of an oil paint but washes up with soap and water.”

In addition to carrying a wide variety of paints and stains for different applications, including home, industrial and commercial uses, Relay stocks all the sundries to accompany any project, large or small.

“We carry every product and accessory that helps a homeowner remodel or rebrand the interior or exterior of their house, and products for industrial use; we have everything, even rental equipment,” explains Tracy. “If someone is painting the outside of their house, we have pressure washers, scaffolding and ladders, and safety gear to make sure everyone is safe.”

Homeowners looking to complete a one-time project or professional painters seeking quality, lasting products, will find a selection of wall cleaners, drop sheets, masking tape, sandpaper, brushes, rollers and caulking from which to choose.

To suit the needs of each customer, a large selection of paint is also kept in stock; colour swatches are available to look through as well. Customers already in possession of a colour they like from another brand are invited to bring it in to be matched and created in-store.

“Cloverdale Paint has formulas on file, so we can make any colour customers want,” says Relay manager Steve Rice. “Tracy can give a lot of direction on what is the right product to use, and even help pick the colour.”

Paint, stain or other products not regularly carried in the store can be sourced and brought in for customers in most cases.

In addition to Tracy and Steve, an experienced staff provides tips and support to customers, as well as contact information for local painters with whose work they are familiar.

“We can certainly help recommend a contractor for homeowners,” says Steve. “Sometimes they are looking for a recommendation because they might be new to town. We know who our contractors and painters are and who to suggest.”

Tracy moved to Powell River two years ago after her husband sailed into town on the couples’ sailboat and was inspired by the scenery.

“He stopped for the night, saw the sunset and stayed a couple more days to enjoy more of them,” says Tracy. “Then he said, ‘I’m done with the snow in Kitimat,’ and we moved, and just fell in love with this town.”

The store’s motto is “Rent it, fix it, paint it and safety gear.” With its vast line of power equipment, tools and Cloverdale Paint products for rent and/or sale, Relay Rental and Sales has everything a contractor or homeowner requires to complete all painting, construction or renovation projects.

“We have a very knowledgeable staff to help customers with any project or repair,” says Steve, “and delivery and pickup service is available for all rental equipment and machinery.”

The location at 101-7105 Duncan Street also features a full-service, small-engine repair shop. Store hours are 7:30 am-5 pm Monday to Friday and 8 am-4 pm Saturdays.

For more information:
• 604.485.7113
relaytools.ca