EXTERIOR PAINTING PROCESS

.Protection – Your home will look better after we’ve finished it, not worse! We protect all plants, furniture, and grills with drop cloths or plastic coverings. It’s also important to keep paint where it belongs, so we work with you to close all the windows and storm windows, or we’ll find an alternative arrangement.

• Prepare the surface for painting – Our job is not just about painting your home; we’re here to make sure your home keeps looking great, year after year. We take special precautions to prepare the surface of your house to protect your investment in painting the exterior of your home. These are just a couple of the ways we prep your home:

  • Remove dirt and mildew – We use a biodegradable detergent or bleach depending on the extent of the mildew. Drying time varies.

  • Create an optimal surface for adherence – New paint needs to have a smooth surface to adhere to. We scrape and sand away any peeling or flaking paint. We also spot prime, caulk, and putty as needed.

  • Evaluate rotten or broken wood – If there is wood that needs to be replaced or repaired, we work with you to arrange this.

  • Nail any loose ends – Loose boards, moldings, and protruding nails get the finishing touches.

• Window prep: We make sure your windows are protected during the painting process, including potentially removing the windows and screens, if necessary. This might incur additional costs. All removed items (downspouts, storm windows, shutters, etc.) will be replaced at the end of the project.

• Final inspection: We not only conduct our own inspection, but we also invite you to do a final walk-around to answer any final questions or requests.