Enjoy Your Home
Few investments can give as much satisfaction as fresh paint for the interior of your home or the Exterior. More importantly, protection from the elements and such.
House preparation is an important step in ensuring a good long lasting painting project. Pressure washing, followed by some hand scrapping loose paint, and then caulking areas of concern to protect your house from the elements. Plus it creates a nice looking house, like new.
Pressure Washing: Essential for Paint Preparation
Pressure washing cleans the surface of your house, enhancing paint adhesion by removing flaking and peeling paint. While some areas may still require hand scraping, pressure washing serves as a critical preliminary step.
Power washing involves the application of high-pressure water spray and, when executed by a qualified professional, can yield exceptional results, making it a worthy initial investment. This task demands a skilled and experienced operator. Despite appearing straightforward, power washing can lead to significant damage if handled incorrectly.
A critical caution for beginners involves the high-pressure water spray; if not controlled, it can penetrate many surfaces almost instantly. For instance, a 3000 psi pressure washer has the capability to etch your name into wood. The risk of costly repairs due to improper handling underscores the importance of hiring a professional for this task.
Maintaining Exterior Wood to Prevent Damage
Exterior wood in your home is vulnerable to moisture, cracks, and wood rot, and could lead to expensive repairs if not properly maintained or painted/prepped.
Wood Vulnerabilities: Exterior wood houses face the challenge of excessive sun exposure, which, over time, can dry out and shrink the wood. This often results in cracks, which subsequently cause the paint on top to crack and chip as well. The best procedure at the first sign of a paint crack is to touch up the spot, or better yet, prime it and apply a top coat.
Cracks in the wood can allow moisture to penetrate, causing the wood to crack further and leading to the paint coat popping off. Water from sprinklers and rain can also damage the paint, causing the wood to expand and crack over time.
Special Attention to Beams: Another critical area of concern is the large beams extending from your house, which are highly vulnerable to weather elements. These beams often go unnoticed due to their height. It’s essential to inspect them and ensure they are properly primed and coated, especially the exposed tops where water and snow can accumulate. Without protection, this can lead to wood rot and expensive repairs. Having repaired numerous beams in our area, I’ve seen firsthand how simple maintenance could have prevented such issues.
Interior Painting: Elevating Your Living Style
Done correctly, interior painting can significantly enhance your living style. We prioritize the use of top-quality paints and meticulous preparation to ensure the best outcome.
Imagine the beauty of having your walls looking crisp and clean with a fresh coat of paint. The importance of careful preparation cannot be overstated. We take measures to protect furniture, flooring, and any other surfaces not being painted. Additionally, we opt for low VOC paints, minimizing the paint smell to practically non-existent levels.
We recommend using a sheen finish, which is not only stain-resistant but also easier to clean compared to flat paint. This makes it an ideal choice for households with children and in high-traffic areas, ensuring your walls look immaculate for longer.