Before we can begin the exterior painting of your home, we first have to clean it!

 A clean surface is the foundation for any lasting paint coating system. 

A combination of low pressure and high pressure is used depending upon the surface and its condition. So, we use low pressure washing to clean claps free of dirt and mildew even if we are not painting them (we also prefer soft washing to clean and restore decks and siding as it offers a safer way to clean without damaging). Our soft washing system is based upon each project and its needs, often using multiple cleaners and pressures based on the surfaces and the coatings we are to apply.

 Then, we allow ample time for the home to dry, and begin the prep work.

Prepping for Exterior Painting:

• Scraping and sanding of any loose paint occurs once everything is clean and dry.
• Removing old, loose caulking, and re-nailing all loose nails. Putty all nails and caulk all seams on trim & claps as necessary to seal unsightly gaps and prevent moisture penetration.
• Downspouts are often removed. Some older windows may require us to remove loose glazing and re-glaze as needed.
• Most of our high-end coating systems are actually self-priming. We do however, prime to deter knots from bleeding, deter tannin or cedar bleeding, or to increase adhesion. 
• We can remove and replace rotted wood! We will advise on damaged wood if/as we come across it! 

These are the basic areas of prep that we address. Even more, it includes properly covering areas of the yard and home during our work, cleaning the area on a daily basis, and treating your home as if it were our own. We are as unobtrusive as possible. Inappropriate language, loud music, and smoking is only allowed at the company vehicle, not around your home!

We cover and protect certain areas from the painting process itself, and then we begin painting. There are many application methods we may use, but the application method is dependent upon the job. 

We ask that any foot traffic, and pets be removed from the areas while we are working. 

Application Methods for Painting the Exterior:

• Airless spray
• Brushing
• Rolling
• Back brushing