Ultimately, our goal with exterior painting is to set up our clients for success so that at minimum they will not have to touch their exterior for at least a decade before light prep and maintenance coats are needed. By doing the legwork of thorough prep up front, using high quality primers and paints. We offer three processes for exteriors.
Base Process: Our “base” process absolutely does not mean low quality, but rather it is the minimum amount of work we are willing to do on an exterior, which is often the maximum many other painters are willing to do. Our base process is this: the exterior will be cleaned, thoroughly and meticulously prepped (on older and historic homes, every single inch will be tested with a scraper), primed and painted with the appropriate and high quality products. With our base process, 10 years should be expected before needing light prep and maintenance coats.
Deep Sand: This is an “add-on” to our base process that is designed to take our prep process further, while also beautifying the appearance of an exterior. In short, through using dustless orbital sanders attached to HEPA vacuums, we are not only able to take prep further than what can be achieved through hand scraping, but the finished result is more attractive (hand scraped surfaces leave hard lines). The sanders we use are designed to aggressively remove material, which leaves a more level surface.
Chemical Stripping: This is the best option if a client is looking for a restoration of their exterior and remove decades of rough, cracking paint. By chemical striping, we are able ensure a firm foundation for finish coat, while also resulting in the aesthetically the most pleasing finishes. While chemical stripping can be messy, we use plant safe chemical stripping agents and take extra precautions to protect your landscaping and perimeter around your home.
