Student Works Painting Process
Preparation is the most important part of a painting project.
Correct surface preparation:
- enhances the protection offered by the final coat of paint
- extends the protection lifetime
- over the lifetime of the building saves the home or business owner money
Surface Preparation
- where necessary full area wash, depending on the build-up, either be power-washed or hosed down
- scrape and sand all peeling paint areas
- galvanized metal primer on all bare metal surfaces
- TSP (Tri-Sodium Phosphate) or ‘green’ alternatives on dirt buildup or mildew areas
- wire brush flaking and deteriorating stucco
- stucco-patch large areas in stucco or wood filling of any holes in wood siding
- caulk small cracks in stucco
- caulk seams in fascia boards
- putty (glaze) older windows
Painting Steps
Step 1: survey the job site
Step 2: perform surface preparation activities; such as wash, scrape and sand all failing areas
Step 3: spot prime all scraped & sanded areas
Step 4: paint / stain all areas
Step 5: clean up job site
Step 6: review completed job with home owner
Your satisfaction with both our quality of service and our quality of work is not only important to us but also part of our business model. Student Works Painting guarantees all projects for a term of three years from date of completion.
