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Powerwashing 2 - 3 days prior to
beginning our other prep work, we will completely power wash
your home. (The machine is similar to those used in a
self-serve car wash). The power wash allows us to remove all
oil, chalk, dirt and other environmental residue on your home.
This will provide for a clean surface for the new paint to
bond to. We feel our power wash adds years to the life of our
paint job. |
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Scraping We will thoroughly hand
scrape all loose, peeling, and blistering paint. |
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Sanding We will hand sand all rough
areas and feather the edges where old paint layers have been
scraped off. (We can also power sand or strip down to bare
wood. This restoration-type work is more extensive than hand
sanding and can be preformed at an hourly rate). |
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Caulking We will remove all old,
dried and failing caulk and replace it with new caulk. We will
give special attention to seams where moisture can potentially
seep in. (i.e. doors, windows, corners and cracks in wood
siding). |
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Reglaze Windows We will remove as
needed all old, dried and failing glaze (putty) around window
panes. |
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Primer Coating We will apply a
complete primer coat to any bare wood or metal. Troubled areas
such as over stains and where there will be a dramatic color
change will receive a complete primer/sealer coat as
well. |
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Other Preparation Includes hammering
back loose boards or popped nails, (carpentry work is also
available), filling nail holes, washing all mildew stains with
a special bleach solution, and using a wire brush on all
metal, masonry or stucco surfaces. Dropclothes will be used
extensively over gardens, grass, walks, driveways, roofs,
fixtures etc. of course. |
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Other Specifics We ask that the
customer be responsible for the following: lying back
curtains, drapes and other window coverings, sliding windows
upon completion to keep clear and free from sticking; color
selection prior to crew arrival and if the customer supplies
paint, customer is responsible to have sufficient quantities
to allow crew to work effectively. |
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Previous Drips In many instances,
drips and smears will be evident from previous jobs. If
noticed by our representative during his original quotation,
they will be pointed out. |
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Daily Cleanup At the end of each day
our crew is on the job, all equipment will be neatly stored,
and grounds and job site will be left neat and
clean. |