Exterior Paint Preparation Pressure Washing 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. The removal of these contaminants is necessary to ensure proper finish coat adhesion. Pressure washing also completes some of the preliminary removal of loose and peeling paint. However, pressure washing is not a substitute for scraping and sanding, which must be done by the painting crews. (Note: All mildew is per-treated with a bleach and water solution. This will destroy mildew and remove stains caused by mildew.) 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. Sanding for aesthetic purposes can also be performed; however, this form of sanding is considered restorative and is not a normal part of our preparation process. If you desire restorative sanding, please inform your estimator. We charge on a time and materials basis for restorative sanding.We also protect your foliage and walkways. The ground is covered with tarps and your flowers and/or bushes are tied back and covered to ensure protection. Masking When painting a home it is inevitable that there will be some overs pray and it is necessary to take the proper precautions to avoid getting overs pray on unwanted items. We thoroughly mask all areas not intended for painting such as windows, doors, light fixtures and decks. Siding and Soffits 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. (Note: for all stain applications a back-brush is necessary to achieve proper penetration and adhesion.) Second coats of paint can be applied via a "spray only" application to increase the "mil" thickness of the paint coat. This process is utilized to prolong the longevity of the paint job. However, this process can only be done after an appropriate first coat has been applied. Trim Trim painting is typically performed last. Trim items such as windows, doors, door frames, fascia and decorative trim boards are typically painted by hand with a brush and/or a trim roller. Deck Deck refinishing is also a multi-step process. The first step is to strip the deck of graying and decaying wood. This is accomplished by pressure washing the deck using detergents that chemically strip the deck. The chemicals used will not harm your delicate foliage. We then treat the deck with a transparent wood preservative to prolong the life of the wood and to accentuate the natural hue and grain of the wood. A deck may splinter if the wood has started to decay. We can drum sand the deck to restore and level the surface before applying the finish coat. Deck floors should be rinsed and recoated every 12 - 24 months depending on sun exposure. Clean-Up Our clean up is a very thorough process in which we restore your home and yard to the way it was found. All masking is removed from your home. Patio furniture, plants, downspout's, shutters, and all other items moved during the painting process are replaced to their original position. We will also leave you with a small quantity of each of the products used in the event you need to match the paint for future projects or small touch-up issues. Finally, we remove all of our equipment and garbage to leave your property the way we found it when we arrived. Interior Painting 1. Estimate Prompt appointments and scheduling Consult customers, walk thru work to be done Introduction of services offered Ascertain customer's colors and products needed Professional proposals faxed, emailed, or delivered 2. Set Up Introduction of customer to crew members Walk thru rooms and areas to be painted with customer and crew leader Large furniture moved to center of room and covered with plastic All flooring covered with drop cloths All switch plates, door knobs, handles, and window locks removed from trim before prep and paint Seal doorways of work areas to contain dust 3. Prep Work Walls and trim sanded and dusted Holes and cracks repaired Gaps in trim to wall caulked Water stains and wall repairs spot primed 4. Painting Ceiling and walls are painted with brush and roll Clean, straight lines between ceiling, walls, and trim All trim tack clothed before applying premium oil enamels with ox hairbrushes Wet inspection and touch ups are completed before crew cleans up 5. Clean Up All tools and equipment removed Floors vacuumed or swept before moving furniture back Wall fixtures and hardware replaced All trash and cans removed Touch up paint labeled and left with customer Thank you for considering any season for any of your painting needs, and we look forward to working with you on your project, all at no cost or obligation to you! Complete all boxes and click 'Submit Request' to process.
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