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When was the last time you had your house painted?

In the United States, the average time between paint jobs is seven years. Depending on your climate, this period tends to be true. The faster the coating deteriorates, the more sun exposure your home receives. And because of the salt in the air, the coating will erode more quickly if you live near the seaside.

Is your home looking a little worn out?

The film thickness will have degraded in most scenarios after the coating has faded. When this happens, the color will begin to peel or fade quickly. Unfortunately, this condition also renders it vulnerable to additional impurities such as rust or mold, depending on the surface material.

Is there any paint that has started to peel?

The material is no longer protected once the paint begins to flake. Depending on the substrate, wood rot or rust is inevitable. And aside from the evident roughness in appearance, the substrate will quickly degrade.

In rare instances, contractors may charge more for extra colors over and beyond their regular allotment (typically three). Considering that changing colors and cleaning the equipment takes time, this fee is often warranted. Although this is true, it is only a significantly less time commitment.

To provide the longest-lasting finish, we apply two coats of paint to all surfaces; hence, coverage is not an issue. We will also apply two coats regardless of the color.

If your home tests positive for lead (we will test it during your estimate), it is vital that you follow the proper procedures to ensure the safety of your home renovations.

There is a high chance of damaging pre-existing shutters while removing them. Therefore, we recommend leaving the shutters in place when painting your exterior. If you want to replace your shutters, you may pull down the old ones, paint them, and then install the new ones.

Synthetic wood surfaces, such as Hardiboard, compressed wood, and others, are the easiest to paint. Painting stucco surfaces is also rather simple. Surprisingly, real wood and pressure-treated wood are harder to work with, and the finishes do not stay as long.

To avoid cases of rotting, pressure-treated wood is treated with chemicals that stay in the wood for a long time. As the heat from the sun pulls these compounds out of the wood, they slowly leak out. When the sun takes the moisture from the wood, it forces the coating off, peeling the paint.

Dry wood is rarely utilized in new construction homes; peeling paint is typically only seen after a few years. Although less significant, similar difficulties exist with real wood, such as Cedar. And although it is better than pressure-treated wood, the natural oils in the wood are gradually sucked out, forcing the coating to peel.

Small flaws in the wood can allow water and other moisture to permeate the board, causing the paint to peel. Depending on the coating applied, we normally give a 5-year or 10-year service warranty with caveats for wet wood. A synthetic surface, such as the one mentioned above, will stand up well.

Here is a short rundown of our industry’s standard procedures:

• Discuss any concerns or queries you have.
• Discuss the schedule for completing the project.
• Evaluate your color choices.
• Discuss the procedure thoroughly.
• Determine when the estimate will be received if it is not finished by the deadline.
• If necessary, establish payment options and arrangements.
• Mention necessary demands for the homeowner to allow access to areas of the project, such as removing a camper or boat to enable access to the front door.

You will be covered if your property is damaged in this way. For more specific demands, you may consult your legal counsel

To remove the previous paint, scrape, and sand any surfaces to be painted. But for uninformed homeowners, preparation is just as crucial as the painting procedure.

You can relocate tiny objects and fragile items to make room for interior painting. For example, you may wish to remove photos or mirrors from the wall, but only if you are confident in your ability to do so. We will relocate any big things we cannot work around and cover everything with plastic, tarps, and other protective materials.

You should move small items away from home for an exterior house painting, such as potted plants. If you have window-mounted air conditioners, you should bring them inside. If necessary, we can assist you. We will ask that you park away from your house and turn on the hose water for our usage.

However, paint particles and dust from the job will linger in the air for a few days. You may see it on horizontal surfaces such as floors, counters, railings, tables, toilets, etc. While we want to leave your house as clean as possible, any residential interior project will almost certainly require further wiping or vacuuming.

Please keep in mind that paint can take up to a day to completely dry. So, if you detect a grained feeling on any recently painted horizontal surfaces, it is probable that it has picked up some of those particles and may be readily cleaned with a wet cloth and water.