Scott Burt

Scott Burt owns Topcoat Finishes, a high end residential paint company in Jericho, Vt. As a paint industry trainer, Scott and business partner Todd Pudvar run preptofinish.com - a site dedicated educating and training young painters and contractors. He is the author of the popular "From the Field" column in American Painting Contractor magazine.

Scott Burt's Posts

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  Q&A

  Finishing Tips for Ceiling Trim

  by Scott Burt

  Should crown molding be painted to match the ceiling, or to match the trim in the rest of the room?

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  Superb Paint-Grade Finishes

  by Scott Burt

  Pro tips for a flawless, durable finish for interior trim

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  Future-Proofing the Workforce

  by Scott Burt

  Shaping the next generation

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  Field Test: Elastomeric Coatings for PT Decking

  by Scott Burt

  After using SuperDeck Deck & Dock elastomeric coating to restore old pressure-treated wood decking, Vermont painting contractor Scott Burt reports on the results.

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  A Multi-Use Leveling Base for Extension Ladders

  by Scott Burt

  Here's a leveling foot for extension ladders that reduces setup time and aggravation.