The Southern Painting Family includes a carefully chosen group of qualified trade contractors, all of whom are bonded and insured. These discriminating and dependable professionals are cautious and neat, with the skills and expertise necessary to meet all your requirements, whether interior or exterior. Our professionals are also experts in custom painting, faux finishes, staining, drywall, and repair services.
Deciding which paint to use has gotten much easier now that acrylic latexes have pushed oil-based paints almost to extinction. The acrylics offer superior performance (they don't harden with age, the way oils do, so they move and breathe without blistering), they don't mildew as readily, and they emit fewer VOCs, so they comply with new air-quality regulations. They also work over both oil- and water-based primers.
Sure, your exterior repainting job may sound like a good project. But we want to remind you that it’s always best to trust the professionals who know best when you’re embarking on a home paint job. Especially one that’s as significant as the exterior of your home. We see the carnage left behind by hasty, DIY paint jobs too often. When you trust an experienced, professional painting company, you’ll benefit from a team of experts who will get the job done right the very first time.
Location: ARLINGTON, TX Date: 04/06/2021 Number of Rooms: 5 - 6 What is the total square footage of the rooms to be painted?: 1500-2500 sqft Which rooms need to be painted? (Check all that apply): Kitchen, Bathroom(s), Living Areas, Dining Room, Hallways, Stairways What is the average ceiling height of the rooms you want painted?: 12 ft What needs to be painted? (Check all that apply): Ceiling, Wall, Trim What is the occupancy of the house?: Furnished and occupied Which best describes the condition of your walls?: Good - Has minor cosmetic defects that may require patching Request Stage: Planning & Budgeting Are you in the process of moving into or out of this home?: No Desired Completion Date: Timing is flexible What kind of location is this?: Home/Residence
Location: Arlington, TX Date: 04/06/2021 Number of Rooms: 3 - 4 What is the occupancy of the house?: Furnished and occupied What needs to be painted? (Check all that apply): Wall, Trim Which rooms need to be painted? (Check all that apply): Bathroom(s), Bedroom(s), Living Areas, Hallways Which best describes the condition of your walls?: Good - Has minor cosmetic defects that may require patching What is the total square footage of the rooms to be painted?: Under 1500 sqft What is the average ceiling height of the rooms you want painted?: 9 ft Request Stage: Ready to Hire Historical Work: No Desired Completion Date: Timing is flexible Are you in the process of moving into or out of this home?: No What kind of location is this?: Home/Residence Comment: total three rooms and tiny hall about 600 sq feet. only lv rm ceiling over 8 feet (slant up to 11 feet) no ceilings to be painted. all wall to be antique white, pure white trim.
If less than half the old paint is left, however, it may be worth stripping it all off. Guertin gets rid of stubborn remnants using shrouded grinders (like the PaintShaver), infrared paint strippers (such as the Speedheater), or chemical strippers (like Multi-Strip), then smooths the wood with a course or two of sanding. When siding (or bank accounts) can't take the shock of a total strip job, Rich O'Neil, of Masterwork Painting in Bedford, Massachusetts, has successfully hidden rough, well-adhered paint under Peel Bond, a thick primer.
#1 You should pay attention to preparing the surfaces first making sure repairs take place prior to painting. It's not the fun part of the task, rather it's the most important part of painting. If you fail to prepare the surface, no matter how exclusive painting material you're using, it'll fail. Make sure there is no peeling paint left on wood and use the proper caulk for cracks along the trimwork and other small holes.
A thorough scrubbing is a must before painting any exterior surface. It removes the dirt and broken-down paint residues that keep fresh coats from adhering and gets rid of mildew that grows on paint in all but the most arid climates. Most contractors clean with pressure washers, but in the hands of someone unfamiliar with the equipment, these can gouge wood, shatter glass, and drive water behind siding and trim. Using a hose, a pump sprayer, and a scrub brush is slower but safer, and just as effective.