We cannot emphasize enough how important proper surface
preparation is to a lasting and pleasing paint project.
We spend 85% of our time on a job preparing surfaces to accept
coatings and finishes, and make sure we do every
project right the first time. The difference between
a good paint job and a great paint job is spending
time on correcting poorly aged surfaces, replacing
damaged or rotted surfaces, allowing 2-3 passes
with wood fill and sanding smooth, spot priming
or entire surface priming and choosing the right
weather and conditions to apply coatings.
If you are being quoted low prices for your
paint project, BE VERY CONCERNED, as I can
assure you the most important surface preparation
steps are being minimized or worse, avoided.
ColorScapes avoids direct coating application prior
to rainfall and when bad weather is expected in the days
during project work.
Under all circumstances, we avoid the use of oil based coatings
on any of our projects due to surface tension failures and
film embrittlement over time. High solids acrylic latexes
are excellent performers in all conditions and touch up
and clean up easier and do not require solvents on site
and disposal of hazardous wastes.
