What is involved in exterior surface preparations?
We always power wash to clean the house. This ensures good adhesion and removes loose dirt and peeling paint. We can also use a special tool that feathers in edges where paint was peeling and apply a prime coat to any raw wood. This works great for older homes that have not been maintained well. The amount of caulking depends on what you are looking for. Caulking is mainly for cosmetic purposes and should not be depended upon for stopping leaks as it is only a temporary fix. If you have a leak problem, find the source and fix it. We offer all the caulking your heart desires. It can make the difference between a good looking job and a great one!. We also use a special elastometric patch for cracks in stucco to prevent them for reappearing. We completely cover all windows and any surfaces that are not to be painted. Finally, we cover the perimeter of the home with drop cloths. The house is now ready to paint.
We always pressure wash to clean the house. This ensures good adhesion and removes loose dirt and peeling paint. We can also use a special tool that feathers in edges where paint was peeling and apply a prime coat to any raw wood. This works great for older homes that have not been maintained well. We also use a special elastometric patch for cracks in stucco to prevent them from reappearing. We completely cover all windows and any surfaces that are not to be painted. Finally, we cover the perimeter of the home with drop cloths. The house is now ready to paint. What kinds of paint should I use? We use 3 main suppliers. They provide us with top quality materials and excellent service. We do, however, have accounts with most of the paint manufacturers in our area. Most, if not all, paint manufacturers have several different grades of paints available. Be sure to use their premium quality lines of paints. We only use top quality paints. We offer warranties of 1 to 7 years depending on the
