Tuesday, June 21, 2011

House Painting – The Process Part II

Before Start To Paint
SOARES GENERAL SERVICES, INC
Painting Services in South Florida
House painting professionals also will remove the downspouts from the house prior to painting so that the corner boards on the house can be painted properly. 

A unprofessional contractor and many homeowners who paint their own homes will leave downspouts in place either not realizing there is peeling paint behind them or ignore it to save time. If these corner boards are not painted properly, they will rot and have to be replaced costing the homeowner more money.

It is also important for proper house painting to scrap and sand all loose paint. Any bare wood should then be painted with a primer before applying a finished coat. If paint is applied over peeling paint that is not properly prepped, it will peel again very quickly as the paint will not adhere properly. 


Also prior to applying the finish coat, all joints that could allow water to seep beneath the siding or trim must be caulked. If old caulk is failing, it should be removed and replaced with fresh caulk.

The interior of a home requires similar preparation prior to painting. House painting professionals will repair all cracks, scrap and sand loose paint, prime when necessary and caulk wherever there are spaces in the molding.

House painting professionals who take these steps prior to applying paint to the interior or exterior of a home understand that they are necessary to providing their customers with a top quality paint job that will last.

In the long run, having your home professionally painted by a reputable contractor will save you money. You will not have to paint again or as often and you will avoid repairs to the exterior wood and siding.

Selecting The Right Paint
Selecting the right paint for either an interior or exterior painting job is something that a house painting professional can help you with. They know paint and they know what the best products are for your particular needs. 

They can help you with colors and sheen and explain the different types of paint products.

Having your home professional painted is something that will increase the value of your and your enjoyment of it.



 





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