All switch plates, door knobs, handles, and window locks removed from trim before prep and paint
Door Installation/Replacement
Drywalls
Q: When is it necessary to use a primer? A: Wood will usually require an enamel undercoat which will seal the pores of the wood and promote topcoat adhesion with minimal lifting of the grain. Other woods, containing extractives, cause stains which can be avoided by using a primer with stain-sealing capabilities. Drywall or plaster may use either a simple primer that equalizes the porosity of the surface to promote uniform paint results or a stain sealer to cover water damage and other stains.
Q: How do you protect the landscaping from paint and painters? A: For plants and bushes, it is essential to use lightweight dropcloths but to remove them each afternoon. Saw horses can be used to prevent dropcloths from crushing extremely fragile plants. Painters need to be trained in the use of ladders and their placement to avoid damaging flowers and shrubs. It is always best to have the landscaper cut back bushes and trees prior to painting.
When painting a home it is inevitable that there will be some overspray and it is necessary to take the proper precautions to avoid getting overspray on unwanted items. We thoroughly mask all areas not intended for painting such as windows, doors, light fixtures and decks.
Siding
Siding and soffits are typically painted first. The application process is key to a successful paint job. On large expanses of siding, paint is typically applied by utilizing a spraying application; however, it is necessary to back-brush or back-roll the paint to ensure the best possible adhesion and protection.
Preparation includes all activities done to a substrate prior to the application of the finish coat. Scraping to remove loose and peeling paint, sanding bare wood areas to allow for adhesion, caulking of cracks and construction seams and priming of bare wood are all necessary steps in proper preparation.
Note: All mildew is pre-treated with a bleach and water solution. This will destroy mildew and remove stains caused by mildew. Pressure washing is the process in which we clean your home prior to any actual preparation or painting on your home. This process is necessary to remove any build-up of mildew, mineral deposits and/or dirt that has collected since your last painting.