Interior and Exterior Painting Process
Please Choose:
Exterior
Preparation
Power Wash Painted Surfaces
- Move necessary patio furniture, potted plants and decor away from home
- Apply Tri-Sodium-Phosphate (TSP) or bleach to treat excessive mold & mildew
- We use professional grade 2400-3200 PSI gas power washers
Carpentry (Done by our crews - As quoted on estimate)
- Nail down loose trim boards, fascia, soffits and siding
- Per quote – we replace bad trim boards, siding, fascia, soffits, doors and jambs
- If you need siding replacement and yours is no longer available we can patch in with a similar material or re-side your home with a variety of available materials
Scraping and Sanding
- Remove loose paint by scraping
- Hand sand paint edges on smooth surfaces (Power sanders if quoted)
Caulking (We caulk 100% of the seams – not just “as needed”)
- Bricked and wood trimmed windows, doors and jambs
- Fascia, soffit, siding, frieze boards and trim joints and seams
- Premium 50+ Year Elastomeric Acrylic Latex sealant
Oil-Based Spot Priming (Full prime if needed & quoted)
- New carpentry, bare wood and metal flashing
- Water, mold and mildew stains
- Wax and sap bleed on hardboard siding
- Rust and window lintels (Special oxide primers and rust-inhibitive paint)
Masking (9” paper, plastic, drop cloths)
- 9” paper on soldier brick around perimeter of roof line
- Plastic on all windows, doors, fixtures, pool and furniture
- Drop cloths on the fence, deck, railings, pool equipment and landscape
- We make certain there is no paint on anything when we’re finished
Application
Painting (Premium paints – Factory strength)
- Premium Satin Latex Paint – Choice of all major brands
- Heavy coverage (2 coats for color changes) – Never just one thin coat
- Combination of spraying, brushing and rolling on most exteriors
Complete Clean-Up and Walk Through
- Remove all trash and pre-inspect the work for quality
- Formal walk through inspection with customer – Satisfaction Guaranteed!!
- Label and leave all leftover paint for touchups
Interior
Preparation
Masking (9” paper, Plastic, Drop cloths)
- We remove wall plates, window treatments and move furniture
- Cover flooring, furniture and decor
- Wrap ceiling fans and light fixtures (when painting ceilings)
- Mask windows if spraying in the room
- Special 3M tapes used for masking wood floors and wallpaper
Scraping and Sanding
- Remove loose paint on trim by scraping
- Light sanding on enamel trim and doors to enhance bond and finish
- Wipe down with solvents to prepare surface
Repairing Drywall & Texture (As quoted on estimate)
- Spackle and putty (For nail holes and other imperfections)
- Tape, bed and texture (For settling and foundation cracks)
- Drywall replacement (Water stains, mold, cracks, holes and other damage)
- We’re good at matching just about any texture
Priming (The right primer for the right application)
- Oil-based KILZ primer for repairs, mold, mildew, water and other stains
- Oil-based KILZ primer for stained cabinets and paneling to be painted
- Latex primer for wall color changes
Caulking (Interior touch-up caulking is as needed)
- Caulk the separated joints and seams in the trim and around the windows
- Premium 50+ Year Elastomeric Acrylic Latex Sealant
Application
Painting (Premium paints – Factory strength)
- Premium latex and oil based paints used – Your choice of all major brands
- Your choice of paint sheens – See our tips on sheen selection
- Combination of spraying, brushing and rolling on most interiors
Complete Clean-up and Walk Through
- Remove all trash and pre-inspect the work for quality
- Formal walk through inspection with customer – Satisfaction Guaranteed!!
- Label and leave all leftover paint for touchups
* We Do Special Textures and Faux Finishes *