If you
are building a home, or are a custom
home-builder, there are a few things
regarding the painting of a home that
are worth emphasizing, especially as it
has always been known that the painter
can make or break a builder.
There are steps in painting that must be followed for a long-lasting finish. Unfortunately, it looks as though these proven methods don't seem matter to anymore. The new world of "anyone can paint" is really nothing more than a big lie. The homeowner trusts you as their builder to deliver a product they can depend on, with real quality. Most people will have one major investment throughout their lives, and that is their home. It is a shame that the large majority of the new, expensive custom homes sport paint jobs that don't even rate any better than track houses. Every home that is to be considered "custom" should be given a truly custom paint job. It's worth remembering that there is no real compromise for real quality, and in the long run, you do get what you pay for.
The basic procedure that we adhere to consists of the following:
There are steps in painting that must be followed for a long-lasting finish. Unfortunately, it looks as though these proven methods don't seem matter to anymore. The new world of "anyone can paint" is really nothing more than a big lie. The homeowner trusts you as their builder to deliver a product they can depend on, with real quality. Most people will have one major investment throughout their lives, and that is their home. It is a shame that the large majority of the new, expensive custom homes sport paint jobs that don't even rate any better than track houses. Every home that is to be considered "custom" should be given a truly custom paint job. It's worth remembering that there is no real compromise for real quality, and in the long run, you do get what you pay for.
The basic procedure that we adhere to consists of the following:
Regardless of which
company you end up selecting to perform
your painting, at least be sure you are
getting the quality that is consistent
with an honest builder's reputation.
We welcome the opportunity to work with you in exceeding your client's expectations! Feel free to call us at (757)851-9618.
We welcome the opportunity to work with you in exceeding your client's expectations! Feel free to call us at (757)851-9618.
For all
exterior wood : - TWO coats of
oil-based primer
-
Caulking
- TWO coats of top-line paint finish
- TWO coats of top-line paint finish
The
procedures outlined above are
recognized as custom painting
procedures for a top-notch paint job.
Adhere to them, and your custom homes
will have the look that most homeowners
are trusting you to give them.
For all
interior wood : - TWO coats of oil
undercoater
-
Sanding, puttying and caulking
- TWO coats of oil-based enamel (Sprayed Furniture Finish)
- TWO coats of oil-based enamel (Sprayed Furniture Finish)
For
interior walls : - TWO coats of wall
primer
- Sand
walls for over-sand from sheetrocker
- TWO coats of top-line finish
(These walls WILL be scrubbable)
- TWO coats of top-line finish
(These walls WILL be scrubbable)
- One
coat of Minwax stain
- TWO coats of lacquer sanding sealer
- Sanding and puttying
- TWO coats of lacquer finish (Sprayed Furniture Finish)
- TWO coats of lacquer sanding sealer
- Sanding and puttying
- TWO coats of lacquer finish (Sprayed Furniture Finish)
OR
All of
the above includes a process of a major
sweep for dust, as well as extensive
cover-up of all glass, counters, door
hinges, etc., which must be taped off
for a custom finish.