The important work performed by exterior house paint contractors
by Sarah Peter ContributorThe beauty of a house is reflected by its
exterior look. A house with dirt outlooks like the scraping off paint and spots
would always make a bad impression no matter how neat and clean it is in the
inside. A neat and painted house would look and feel good. The exterior surface
of the house is constantly exposed to different weather elements and not only
needs regular maintenance, but a repaint work is required after every 3 to 4
years.
If a homeowner renovates and remodels his house,
then the final and essential step is painting both the interior and exterior of
the house. The painting job is not as easy as it seems, and a person should not
get involved with it if he has regular office work and other household chores.
A person should employ professional exterior
house paint contractors Maine who have proper knowledge and tools to apply
the exterior paint effectively. The painting contractor will first meet with
the homeowner to know the extent of paint required and then deciding on the
budget needed for the completion of the task. The contractor will source the
materials, tool, and other accessories needed for the paintwork, and either does
the work himself or send a member of his team.
The exterior walls of the house are constantly
affected by heat, rain, dust, frost, and wind all year round. The paint of the
walls starts to flake and scrape if proper care and cleanliness is not done.
The irregular drainage of water can also cause the paint on the walls to
deteriorate. The homeowner can decide on the color of paint and ask the
contractor to apply it. The contractor is familiar with the current trends and
can suggest the type and color of paint according to the condition of the
outside walls. A paint of high quality is required on the exterior walls so
that it resists to the weather changes and not get damaged easily. The tasks
performed by exterior house paint
contractors Maine are
·
Properly cleaning the walls and
removing any traces of moisture, fungus, and dirt. If the particles are not
cleaned the paint properly will not blend on the walls
·
The exterior wall is prepared
which includes sanding, and it is done to clear the peeling and chipping off the
wall surface
·
The cracks are filled, and primer
is applied which is the base coat and removes any traces of fungus or moisture
left behind
·
High-Quality, emulsion paint is
selected and applied. Many homeowners choose light colors such as white, light
blue, gray, and off white.
·
A paint roller, spray, or brush
is used to apply the paint effectively and efficiently. The floor is covered
with plastic sheets to remove any chance of paint drops falling on the floors
and leaving a mark.
·
A final touch up of paint is
done where the paint has not blended with the walls and removing any gaps
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