Tips
Why hire a pro?
Saves you the hassle of painting.
There are many dangers when it comes to painting. Hiring a pro puts the hazards in experienced hands. When it comes to leave dangers to experienced craftsmen its best to leave it up to someone who has the proper experience.
A professional painter is a highly trained and skilled craftsman.
A professional painter has acquired the knowledge and skills that only come from years of experience.
A professional painter knows how to prepare the surface properly for the longest lasting finish.
A professional has the proper insurances to cover the liabilities that come with this specific line of work.
A professional painter will require a written contract that protects both parties' interests. This gives you the cost and the scope of the work so there are no surprises.
A professional has a reputation. Check references and do a little research and you should be able to find things out about a local professional painter to decide if you want them to work for you.
What to do before we show up to work at your home
Remember the areas being painted will become a light construction site with many hazards.
The workers are coming to work and to set this site up efficiently and quickly and we need your cooperation.
Your preparation ahead of time will make it more rewarding experience for every one.
Properly preparing for us will help make the job go quicker for us and you.
Remove light small furniture pieces from room.
Please, prepare by removing pictures, all wall décor, mirrors, and nick knacks.
Remove fragile valuables to an area out of the way.
Remove curtains and blinds.
Identify the problem
Blistering and flaking paint on wood
One main cause of this is moisture below the surface, caused by paint having been applied over an improperly prepared surface.
Painting over a surface with dust, oil, or some other substance can cause the bond below the surface to fail.
The natural expansion and contraction with temperature change is too much for a compromised bond and the paint cracks, flakes and blisters when the moisture heats up and pushes out.
How to fix it:
Scrape all loose paint to a tight edge.
Smooth out the tight paint by sanding.
Prime area with primer and allow for proper drying time.
Caulk, fill holes and paint with proper finish paint.
How to avoid
All bare wood should be primed before painting.
Painted areas should be properly maintained to prevent cracks from allowing moisture behind the surface.
Caulk and fill any gaps or holes in trim before painting.
Blistering and flaking paint on drywall, plaster, or masonry.
One main cause of this is also moisture below the surface; this problem is common in damp areas.
This also happens when the paint been applied over an un-primed solvent based paint, glue, or dust.
How to fix
Scrape to a tight edge.
Smooth with sanding.
Prime and paint with proper finish paint.
If the wall area has moisture in it is most likely a leak.
Fix the leak let the area dry out then fix the wall.
If you have moisture in the air install proper ventilation, or a dehumidifier and fix the walls.
Water Damage on interior wall
Check all gutters and drain offs areas
Check caulking around windows
Check flashing on roofs, valleys, and other areas where water can collect
Sequence of Operations
Before Painting
Setup areas with drop clothes
Cover all areas that are not being prepared
Sand surfaces
Remove loose or rotted materials
Patch holes
Sand patching
Caulk
Prime where applicable
Paint is always from top to bottom
Ceiling
Walls
Trim
Crown mold, chair rail, doors, windows and then baseboards
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