1. Consultation - Free consultation to discuss and evaluate the project. A typed detailed written estimate will then be faxed, e-mailed, or delivered to you.
2. Scheduling - After the proposal is accepted, signed and returned we will schedule a start date that is most convenient for you.
3. Color samples - We will provide you with numerous color samples too choose from. If you have chose a color we can have it custom matched if necessary. We always recommend trying an actual paint sample on the wall before making a final decision. We would be happy to work with you or a designer if you would like us to.
 4. Preparation - Complete interior wall and ceiling preparation includes:
Drywall/plaster repair, texturing, removing unneeded hardware, hooks, and nail, filling all holes, caulking all cracks and gaps between all trim moldings and walls and elsewhere as needed, repair smoke or water damage, de glossing all needed areas by priming or sanding, dusting and washing all needed areas, and priming all water stains, crayon marks, and all other areas where needed with a premium-quality stain blocking primer.
 5. Set-up - Move all furniture as needed. Remove draperies, blinds, switch plates, hardware, fixtures as needed.
6. Masking & Covering - We carefully mask and cover all unprotected areas such as floors, furniture, windows, etc.
7. Finish Painting - Apply one or two coats of a premium quality paint on all walls and ceiling surfaces. Paint will be applied by brush and roller or airless sprayer with a back roll depending on the project type. Most of our projects are painted using a brush and roller. Acoustic ceilings are always sprayed. Our specialty is multi-colored designer color scheme projects where our attention to detail is very evident. We provide razor sharp edges between all contrasting colors.
8. Millwork Finishes - If needed we would do millwork painting or staining in this step after walls and ceilings are painted.
 9. Clean-up - We clean-up at the end of each day and at the end of the entire project. In occupied offices or homes we will paint sections or rooms that can be painted in a day so we can remove all masking, replace all furniture, and clean-up those areas before we leave for the evening. We try to make the painting process as enjoyable and as painless as possible for our valued customers.
10. Inspection - We will inspect the entire project and touch up as needed. Then we will ask you, as our client, to inspect the job with us. We want to make sure you are completely satisfied. We will also supply you with labeled touch up paint in each color.
11. Warranty - After final payment has been received we will furnish you with a receipt of payment and our 2 year workmanship warranty
Steps 1 -3 Are the same as our interior process
4. Pressure washing - We will pressure wash all exterior siding and trim surfaces to be painted or stained. We also remove all mildew and mildew spores with tsp or bleach solution.
Option: We can also pressure wash walkways, driveways, patios, retaining walls, brick etc.
5. Preparation - Complete extensive preparation includes:
Scraping all loose and peeling paint, feather sanding all scraped and other needed areas with quality orbital sanders that will not damage or gauge wood surfaces. We remove and fill all un-needed hardware, hooks, and nails. We will also feather sand some bad edges painted over from previous paint jobs for cosmetic purposes.
6. Re-nailing & rotten wood replacement -During the scraping and sanding process we may find previously undiscovered loose or rotten boards. We will re-nail all loose boards and replace or refer a qualified contractor to replace rotten or badly damaged boards. It is very important to have a sound solid substrate for proper product adhesion and performance.
7. Caulking - We mostly use premium quality elastomeric caulk to fill and seal all siding and trim cracks, in/around all window and door jambs, sunken nail holes. Since water/moisture infiltration behind paint coatings is the main reason for paint for blistering and peeling, caulking is a very important step.
8. Masking & Covering - We carefully mask and cover all unprotected areas including, windows, fixtures, roofs, decks, shrubs, walkways, brick and nearby cars etc.
9. Priming - We will primer all bare wood and all other needed areas with a premium quality peel-stopping primer/sealer. Our recommended primers have tannin blocking capabilities however extreme cases of tannin bleed may require an alkyd primer or several coats of acrylic primer.
 10. Finish coat application - We apply two full coats premium quality paint on all exterior surfaces. The first coat is applied by airless sprayer then back rolled. The second coat is applied by sprayer only. This gives us the ability to work the paint into the surface and bridge small cracks. We keep a wet product edge to insure that it will dry to a beautiful uniform finish.
11. Finish coat application - We apply two full coats premium quality 100% acrylic paint on all trim surfaces. Trim includes fascia boards, gutters, (if previously painted or needed), corner boards, belly boards, window trim, door jambs, doors and most other wood architectural trim that will be a contrasting color different from the siding color. Trim paint will be applied mostly by brush and roller. In some cases we will recommend using an oil-based enamel spray finish on exterior doors and some metal surfaces for durability and cosmetic purposes. All trim is done with precision edges and extreme attention to detail.
12. Clean-up - We clean up at the end of each work day and at completion of the entire project. We remove and dispose of all debris from your home or job location leaving the yard as tidy or tidier than it was before we arrived.
13. Inspection - We will inspect the entire project and touch up as needed. Then we will ask you, as our client, to inspect the job with us. We want to make sure you are completely satisfied. We will also supply you with labeled touch up paint in each color.
14. Warranty - After final payment has been received we will furnish you with a receipt of payment and our 3 year workmanship warranty.
1. Dusting - We begin by dusting off millwork areas where caulking is to be applied.
2. Caulking - We caulk all gaps and cracks in and around baseboard, door jambs, window trim, crown molding, wainscot, and all other architectural trim work to be painted.
3. Filling - We fill all holes and other needed areas with a premium quality spackling paste. We leave extra on each area to allow for shrinkage and to insure a smooth finish after sanding.
4. Sanding - We completely sand all millwork surfaces to be painted to a very smooth finish.
5. Hardware - We remove all hardware including hinges, knobs, and catches. We also label and remove all doors.
6. Masking - We carefully mask and cover all unprotected areas including: previously painted walls and ceilings, floors, lighting fixtures etc.
7. Set-up - We make a spray booth in the largest room of the home or in the garage and set-up all doors to be painted.
8. Dust removal - We carefully and completely vacuum all floor areas near millwork. We then tack cloth all millwork surfaces to be painted.
9. Primer - We apply (spray finish) one full coat premium quality enamel undercoat on all millwork surfaces (including pre-primed).
10. Sanding & inspection - We completely sand all millwork again with sanding sponges. While sanding, we inspect all millwork areas to assure a quality finish.
11. Dust removal - We vacuum and tack cloth all areas again to assure a dust free environment.
12. Finish coat - We apply 1 or 2 coats premium quality paints on all millwork surfaces. Finish coat(s) is/are applied by airless sprayer using a fine finish tip or by HVLP sprayer. All paint is applied evenly and professionally
13. Clean-up - After allowing the finish coat to cure well. We remove all masking, replace all hardware, and re-hang all doors.
14. Inspection - We inspect all painted areas for quality assurance.
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