• BMO Convention Centre 2024
  • Rocky Ridge Rec Center 1
  • Elder Dr. Francis Whiskeyjack School 2024
  • Grande Prairie Regional Hospital 2017-2021 2
  • Vivo Pool Renovation 2022
  • Edmonton Remand Center 2012 1
  • Gary W. Harris Canada Games Centre 2018
  • 2023 Coaldale School Rec Centre 2023
  • North Trail High School 2022
  • Rise Point Trotter 2022
  • Rocky Ridge Rec Centre 2
  • Grande Prairie Regional Hospital 2017-2021 1
  • 2015 Rogers Place
  • Calgary Cancer Center 2021
  • Edmonton Remand Centre 2012 2
  • Grande Prairie Regional Hospital 2017-2021 3
  • Copperfield School 2016

The Alberta Painting Contractors Association (APCA) represents the major players in the Alberta painting industry with a focus on commercial and industrial projects.

APCA provides the MPI warranty inspection program throughout Alberta. But did you know, we can perform QA paint Inspection Services throughout Western Canada: We perform the following inspection and specification services to ensure that the owner, architect and GC are getting the quality of job they paid for. Commercial and Institutional QA paint inspection for new or repaint projects
  • Coating failure analysis
  • Wallcovering Inspections
  • Coating assessment reports
  • Wet and Dry paint film thickness testing
  • Destructive and non-destructive testing
  • Specifications and tender management
  • Depreciation reports for Property Managers and Strata corporations
  • Maintenance programs
  • Pre-bid site tours
  • Industrial coating inspections to SSPC standards
  • Intumescent coating inspections
All inspections or specification services are performed  by MPI accredited QA Paint Inspectors, to MPI, SSPC or ASTM industry standards A detailed written report is provided after every inspection performed

Inspection and Guarantee Program

APCA is the approved quality control association for the Inspection Program in Alberta. This Inspection Program was developed by the Master Painters Institute (MPI) in order to guarantee the use of quality products and proper procedures by qualified tradespeople. The paint contract may only be 5% of the total project cost but 85% of the finished product is judged on the first impression made by the painting and decorating. Learn More

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