F Major Paint Inc.

Preparation

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1. Before house painting, wash the exterior

 

Before you tackle painting your home, We are sure to wash your house exterior from top to bottom, all around with a pressure-washer, Straight water is good enough to get the job done. Cleaning additives should only be used in cases of mold and other severe stains.

We Let your home dry for at least a day before we move on to Step 2.

 

2. Scrape and let dry before you think about exterior paint

 

After the house has thoroughly dried, We scrape away any flaking paint. A standard paint scraper, a little elbow grease and a lot of patience are all it takes.

We can’t stress how important it is to give your home at least 24 hours to dry before tackling this step. Scraping the house while it’s still wet will only result in the more flaking paint once it dries. 

 

3. Apply caulk before you tackle exterior home painting

 

We Caulk any cracked that seams between clapboards or along vertical junctions. We Fill voids and cracks with caulk until it overflows, then wipe away the excess with a damp rag or towel. Always Being very careful not to caulk gaps between structures that are supposed to be there for ventilation purposes for instance, between the edge of a soffit and a gutter. 

 

4. Make repairs … then consider your exterior paint colors

 

We Repair any damaged or rotted areas first. In extreme instances, this may require the assistance of a carpenter or handyman. Don’t get in over your head with jobs that call for replacement of clapboard, stairs or overhangs.

 

5. Applying primer first when house painting

 

Prime any bare or exposed areas on your home’s exterior with an exterior-grade oil-based primer. This will seal the bare wood and create an air- and a moisture-tight barrier between the house and your new paint job. We light sand by hand, or with a palm sander for especially rough bare spots.

 

6. Trim nearby plants and trees before applying exterior paint colors

 

We Recommend you to Landscape and trim any trees, bushes or plants in close contact with your home.

This will guarantee enough space for us to work around your house without having to fight branches and thorns, and also will prevent foliage and plant life from hitting the wet paint once it’s applied. 

Any home improvement is an investment, and this is especially true of exterior painting. It’s always better to invest the time to do the job right, putting in all of the necessary prep to ensure quality home painting. A well-prepped job is certain to look better and last longer than a rushed one.