PREPARATION FOR PAINTING SERVICES

  EXTERIOR

• Full power wash of exterior prior to painting to remove mildew, dirt, debris and cobwebs
  

• Scrape and sand any area's of loose or peeling paint on siding and trim
  

• Replace any rotted or warped boards and trim (at owners request)
  

• Hammer in any loose nails
  

• Prime any areas of bare wood and prime any trim that was replaced
  

• Fill any holes or cracks
  

• Caulk all cracks and exposed joints with siliconized acrylic caulking
  

• Mask off all windows and hardware, cover shrubs and walkways to protect from drips and overspray  ​​​
  

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  INTERIOR

• Move all large furniture items to center of room and cover
  

• Remove all switch plates and outlet covers 
  

• Vacuum baseboards and trim to remove dust prior to painting
  

• Remove cobwebs from ceilings and walls 
  

• Put down drop cloths to protect floors
  

• Pole sand all walls to remove debris 
  

• Sand trim to remove surface imperfections and provide better adhesion for painting
  

• Fill any nail holes or damaged areas with spackle or joint compound
  

• Caulk any cracks in corners, joints or where trim meets the wall
  

• Prime any bare wood or area's with heavy stains
  

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  DECKS, FENCES & PATIO COVERS

• Power wash to remove mildew and dirt
  

• Nail down any loose boards​

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