Importance Of Prep Work Before Painting Your Mountain Brook Home

admin — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 09:19:23 +0000

Proper preparation is essential to any quality paint job, both on the exterior and on the interior. No matter what type of paint that you use without the proper prep work the paint job will not last very long. On painting any exterior the first step is the cleaning and pressure washing of your home’s exterior surface. This is done to rid the surface of any dirt, mildew or any other substance that will hinder the paint from adhering properly. Next is caulking all open joints, cracks or seams to seal the surface so that water cannot get behind the wood which will not only cause paint failure but also wood rot. Other steps involve removing loose window glazing and re glazing windows, repairing or replacing any damaged wood and of course using drop cloths to protect surfaces from paint splatters. On the interior of your home, protecting your home’s furnishings with drop cloths or new plastic is always first and foremost. Next, repairing any cracks or damaged dry wall, priming any areas such as stains or water spots, removing switch plates and also caulking any cracks in your wood trim. These are just a few of most important steps that any good professional Mountain Brook Painting Contractor will take in preparing to paint on either the exterior and interior of your house and are all very important to the outcome and longevity of your new paint job.

Hiring A Mountain Brook Painting Contractor

admin — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 05:21:54 +0000

When you decide that its time to paint and you begin to look for a Mountain Brook painting contractor to hire there are a few very important things that you should do. First, it is always a good idea to check with close friends or associates to see if they have used a painting contractor in the past and find out what kind of results they had with that painting contractor. Referrals from someone you know and trust are always a good starting place. Another good way to find a reputable Mountain Brook painter is through Angieslist. Although Angieslist is a paid service, it can be invaluable when you are looking to hire a professional painting contractor.

Once you have located a few painting contractors, it is time to get some bids on your painting project. I normally recommend that you get more than one bid so that you can compare “apples to apples”. On the surface one Mountain Brook painters price may seem better, but if they are using inferior paint or materials it may not be the best deal. Also, be certain that any bid you receive be in writing and in detail, listing the type of paint they will use, all prep work that will be performed and the estimated time to complete your painting project. You should also require any Mountain Brook painter that you hire to be fully insured.

Last, ask about the payment schedule. Most painting contractors require some form of down payment before any work begins.
You need to feel comfortable with any Mountain Brook house painter that you hire. You’re inviting them into your home or on to your property so for your peace of mind be certain there is a trust first.