Enhance Your Home With a Fresh Coat of Paint
The paint of your home speaks volumes as it attracts the eye before anything else. Not only is your homes paint job the first impression your guests have of your home, but it also greatly affects your homes curb appeal and resale value. At Austintatious Roofing Company we can help you choose the right color and product to make your home stand out above all the rest.
INTERIOR
Our interior painting services will bring your home back to life. Choosing to repaint your homes walls will bring joy to your family for years to come. Our team of interior painters will meet or surpass your project expectations. Here are a few common questions to consider to get started.
- Are there any rules for choosing colors? - Take into account the existing elements in the room that already have a color. The size, and amount of light in the room. Also what will the room be used for?
- Can you make my wood look better? - In most cases, yes. Wood trim typically suffers from damage caused by everyday living. Dings, dents, holes, and peeling paint are all normal wear and tear. This is especially noticeable on door frames and baseboards. The best way to treat and restore wood is to carefully sand down the current layer of paint to de-gloss the surface and remove any failed material. We then use a wood filler like Bondo or Spackle to fill in damaged areas, sand until it blends with the surrounding area, prime and the surface is restored and ready for paint.
- What sheen of paint to use? - The higher the sheen, the more wipe-able and cleanable it is and the longer the paint surface will last. On the downside, the higher the sheen, the more the texture and wall anomalies will be highlighted. Colors will also ready differently than they will with a flat sheen. Higher sheens bounce and focus light.
EXTERIOR
Our dedicated exterior house painters work with you through every step of your exterior house painting project; from color consultation to the final inspection, to selecting your paint and through the final inspection. As your job progresses, we consult with you and quickly make any adjustments or touch-ups as needed. Here are a few of our most Frequently Asked Questions
- When is it time to paint or recoat the exterior of my home? - Wood elements like siding or hood trim should be recoated every 5 years. Stucco can be painted less frequently if the surface does not show extensive or widespread cracking. Stained siding or shingles should be done every 3 years to keep the wood sealed and to prevent graying.
- Do I have Lead Paint on my house? - The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) assumes that any home built be 1978 contains some manner of lead based paint. Per the EPA, RRP Certification requires that painting contractors proceed with practices that handle a home as if it lead-based paint is present. We are a Certified Lead Renovator through the EPA.
- How will my landscape be protected? - Plants should be covered with lightweight materials and uncovered at the end of the day. Some can be pulled back from the home gently landscaping should be trimmed back before the job begins to provide clearance.
- How long does it take to paint a whole home from start to finish? - Depending on size, building materials, amount of paint failure, a typical 1000 square foot home with a moderate amount of paint failure and simple color scheme could take 2 weeks with a 2 man crew.
Austintatious Roofing Company Painting Process
At Austintatious Roofing Company we know that a fresh coat of paint is so much more than a color to cover a wall it represents a transformation. Because of our extensive experience with customers, we have the necessary knowledge to create beautiful spaces. Our multi-step process ensures your project is completed exactly the way you want it.
- Cleaning - A quality paint job requires a clean surface. For exterior projects we power wash every exterior to remove loose paint, debris and dirt to ensure a durable, lasting finish. For interior projects we wipe down every surface to ensure the best paint adhesion. After cleaning, all loose paint will be scraped away and surfaces sanded where needed before we begin painting.
- Masking - Windows and trim that will not be painted are masked off to protect the surfaces. Furniture and any other items need to be removed or covered with a tarp.
- Repairs / Caulking - Any drywall on patios or stucco texture that needs repair is completed before the painting begins. All cracks around windows, doors and fascia are caulked to seal these areas.
- Primer - Every exterior has primer applied before the paint to create an adhesive surface. This is vital for long-lasting results.
- Painting - We carefully apply paint both vertically and horizontally for best coverage, including trim, metal surfaces, and garage and entry doors if needed. For interiors, typically we spray ceilings first to apply an even coat, then paint walls with two coats of paint.
- Clean Up / Inspection - Our crews never leave a mess behind. All coverings, masking, paint chips and other debris are removed once the job is completed. Then the foreman for your crew will carefully inspect the completed project to ensure it meets our high standards before we ask you to review the work for a final sign-off at completion.
Leave the Details to Us
Skipping even one step in this process can leave you with an inferior painting job. Our crews follow every detail of this process to the letter, using top quality equipment and paint with proven techniques for a flawless finish. For your next painting project, leave the details to Austintatious Roofing Company for a perfect surface every time.