Monday, 10 November 2014

Painting the exterior meticulously to have a whole new abode



A fresh coat of paint on the exterior has the power to transform the look for your house in the minimum cost and time as compared to any other remodeling project. The paint protects your investment from elements – sun, rain, and wind for years, until a new coat of paint is required. 


If your walls have given up with time and you are looking for a paint job, then be informed that a properly applied paint should last for over a decade – yes it will depend on the quality of paint used and how the surface was prepared before painting. So, let’s read on to know how you can get painting contractors in Chicago to get a top-notch finish on your home exterior.




Preparing the walls
There are many painting services in Chicago that excel in preparing the exteriors for high-quality paint job. Painting contractors in Lincoln Park and painting contractors in Park Ridge excelling in exterior painting in Chicago. The contractors ensure a damp cloth is laid across the length of the base to collect all the falling debris when they set out to prepare the surface. 

In preparation:

1.    They ensure walls are wet down before scrubbing.
2.    Painting contractors will use pressure washers to clean the surface.
3.    Scrubbing is done to remove dirt and broken paint residues.
4.    All the peeled and blistered paint needs to be cleaned up. Contractors take extra care while cleaning the paint chips if lead is present in the paint.
5.    After sanding, minor cracks and dents are filled and the wood work is repaired.

Primer
Primer forms a base to let the top coat stick properly. Primer the surface properly and use metal primer spray to coat exposed nail heads.When primer dries up, pros will caulk all small joints.
Painting
 
The painting contractors choose acrylic latexes which don’t mildew and emit fewer VOCs and work just well with oil and water-based primers. Most contractors will use sprayers to paint larger areas, while roller and brushes are used for more confined areas. 

 

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