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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