Prep Process For Exterior Painting Services
Painting Services in Houston, Sugar Land, Missouri City and the Surrounding Area
As a family owned professional painting company owner based in Houston, TX I am often asked, “What’s the key to a fantastic paint job?” It’s actually not painting, Painting is not the hardest part, prep is what takes the longest. A painting company that has paid attention doing the prep work will be the difference if when the job is done they feel completely satisfied.
When it’s time to paint your house you need to ask you painting contractor, “How much time are you going to spend on prep?”
Pressure Washing
Paint does not stick to dirt. We as your painting company will power wash all dirt, mildew etc and while your at it if there is any paint flaking off the surface you can use your pressure washer to blast it off which will save you time from scraping later.
Do not get too close to the house or you could damage the siding and be extra careful about the pressure of your machine when cleaning windows. Don’t forget to spray any hornets nests!
Scraping and Sanding
The Houston sun in hot and gets beaten by hurricanes and storms. Based off how much upkeep has been happening this process can take an hour or 2 or a full day. Amateur painters think they can skip this step but professional painters know what a difference it makes.
Go around every nook and cranny of the house with a 5 and 1 scraping off all the blistering and flaking paint, sanding large areas with a paint eater. Make sure you use a leaf blower to dust off all debris.
Carpentry
Paint does not stick to rotted wood. Rotted wood is often found any place where water collects. The base of the house, chimneys, places on the roof where the siding is exposed to alot of rain.
We as your painting contractor will do a walk through with you at the beginning looking for any rotten trim, fascia, siding and any loose nails that need to be hammered in.
Caulking and Priming
In my experience getting all the cracks and gaps in the house is one of home owners biggest requests. Caulking is key to keeping bugs out of cracks. Making sure you use a caulking that is paintable and go around the house caulking all trim boards, nail heads, back side of fascia, soffit vents and any new carpentry you just repaired. Cracks in stucco and brick require a specific type of masonry caulking.
Use a peel bond primer on any surfaces that were sanded or bare wood that was repaired or replaced. Using a oil based slow drying primer makes the difference as the house is exposed to sun and rain over time. The key to a fantastic paint job is using the right paint and the right primer.
Masking
This step is all about what you DON’T want painted. Almost all exterior painting services involve some kind of airless paint spraying which means you need to mask. The house painters need to take their time making sure the tape lines are straight, no plastic is hanging out and all windows, light fixtures, security cameras, etc don’t get any paint dust on them.
In Conclusion
You can have your house painted properly and still painted in a timely manner. Our crew at The Proud Paintbrush does such a good job painting houses all over the Houston area regardless of the square footage or house requirements. Hit the “Get Started” button to receive a free estimate with competitive pricing within 24 hours of reaching out.
Exterior Painting Services
Exterior Services
Is your home’s exterior ready for a new paint job? We provide exterior house painting no matter the square footage at a reasonable price leaving our customers completely satisfied. From the free paint estimate, to the prep work, to the fantastic job after the final walk, our painting crew provides an amazing job to every single client.
Brick Painting and Lime Wash
I am often asked "I want to paint my brick but is it okay to paint my brick house?" the answer is yes. If done correctly. Another option is lime washing. Lime washing is a really fun painting project that gives your home a charming Old World feel while also giving you the sense of complete satisfaction from a brand new paint job.
Stucco Repairs and Painting
It is common over time for your exterior paint on your stucco house to eventually lose its finish after normal wear and tear. When its comes time to repaint your stucco home there are a few things to take into consideration to make sure your stucco siding is protected.
Staining Your Fence
If your asking “is it time to “stain my fence?” it’s probably time to wood stain your outdoor fence or restain a wood fence. The Houston sun and hurricanes beat up on your fence pretty bad over the years. To maintain your fence’s integrity to avoid rot and warping it is probably time to seal and stain your fence with one of the quality products we use. Fencing sealing and fence staining is a process you should leave up to a professional.
Pressure Washing
We have the expertise to pressure wash stucco, brick, aluminum, steel, and wood siding. Pressure washing, also known as power washing, is nessessary for the general maintenance of your home in prevent mildew, and mold. Before any paint touches your home we will also need to use a gas pressure washer to ensure the paint is being applied on a clean surface.
Stains, Lacquers, Seals
Bring out the nature wood grain of your bathroom cabinets with a walnut stain or protect your backyard by sealing your outside pergola. Whatever the painting service you can be certain our skilled professional painters have paid attention and have a finished paint project that leaves you completely satisfied.
Patio Sealing
If you have invested your time, effort and money into your back patio with natural stone or flagstones or pavers we suggest protecting your stone with a outdoor patio sealer. Backyard grills, campfires, heavy foot traffic and the hot scorching Texas sun will eventually put a beating on your stone and cause it to fade, discolor or abrade if you are not dilligent to water seal your patio or reseal your patio.
Vinyl and Aluminum Siding
Eventually the vinyl siding on your house will begin to fade and possibly leave a chaulky residue when it is time to repaint your vinyl siding. Weather your seeking to renew your homes exterior or your want to paint your vinyl siding a different color there are some things you need to know before we paint your vinyl siding.
Deck Painting and Staining
There are many benefits to painting or staining your deck. A paint or stain can protect the deck from warping as well as bring out the natural colors of the wood with a stain or cover fading from the sun and storms with a protective paint.
Paint Wood and Metal Railings
Railings on your porch or stairway often get very beat up due to exposure from the storms and hot sun. However your old railings can be brought back to life and look brand new with a little bit of attention and following our best way to paint handrails.
Garage Doors
Painting an old outdated garage door can make the difference in your homes exterior look. Painting your garage door can hide any chipped, oxidized or any other type of damage your garage door may have from normal wear and tear.
Our fabulous crew of experienced painters use quality products to ensure your homes interior and exterior is an amazing job inside and out.
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