How to Paint a House (Exterior)

 

1, Color selection

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Color charts can be deceiving. The first five samples are free, there after it is $10 per sample

The standard sheen for exteriors is flat while doors and windows can be more sheen like low sheen or semi- gloss.

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2, Exterior cleaning

We do power- washing before starting preparation. This is quick rinse takes a few hours. We will check windows and doors to minimize leaking.

We will relocate movable things to water safe location.

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3, Protection

We pull dirt back from around the house, and will cover or wrap a grass area, delicate plants and facilities with paper or plastic.

We will cover all windows with plastic or paper.

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4, Preparation

• Stucco repair - We will open crack if needs it and will use masonry glue with cement for excellent adhesion.

• Caulking – We caulk loose seams, stucco meets wood around doors, seams on the fascia boards.

• Under Eaves caulking – It is not included in a standard bid and is an extra cost.

• Wood windows – we will sand to see raw wood, and will prime. 4 windows will be one people’s one day job,

• Prime – We will prime only Raw wood, new stucco patch, sanded wood.

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5, Painting

We spray one coat on the wood and Stucco. While on spray we will do back brush and roller to paint evenly.

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6, Clean-up / Touch up

We do our best to pick up all our paint chips before we leave. We will clean your home as much as possible.

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7, Price

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Your Price Will Be Higher If:

• Your house is older and requires more prep-work

• You have obstacles around your house (trees, ivy, decorations,Density of plants, wood windows)

• You need wood replaced, Wood replacement: Hourly rate $50/hr

• You have uneven ground (difficult ladder placements)

• Your color changes are drastic (light to dark, dark to light etc.)

• You want 2 or 3 coats

• You use a high-end paint

• You want Under-Eaves caulking.

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8, Warrant

We will warrant our work for 1 year against peeling.

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