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Create a Clean and Smooth Surface for Your New Paint
Big Easy Painting is a professional painting company based in New Orleans that offers top-quality exterior home painting surface preparation services. With a team of highly-skilled and experienced professionals, we ensure that every project is completed on time and within budget.
At Big Easy Painting, we understand that surface preparation is crucial to achieving a perfect paint job, which is why we pay close attention to this stage of the process. Our team uses high-quality materials and follows the best practices to ensure that the surfaces are properly cleaned, repaired, and primed before any painting work begins.
Below, we will provide you with some essential tips to ensure your exterior home painting project is completed correctly:
Power washing and cleaning the surfaces is an essential step in preparing your home’s exterior for a fresh coat of paint. Before painting, it is important to remove all dirt, debris, and loose paint from the surface. Power washing is an effective way to clean the surface, especially for areas that are difficult to reach, such as eaves or high walls. The high-pressure water stream can blast away dirt and grime, as well as old paint, creating a clean and smooth surface for the new paint to adhere to.
However, power washing can also be dangerous if not done properly, as the high-pressure stream can cause injury or damage to the surface or surrounding areas. It’s important to hire a professional power washing service or follow safety guidelines when using a power washer yourself.
After power washing, it’s important to inspect the surface for any remaining dirt, mildew, or stains. For stubborn stains or mildew, a cleaning solution or bleach mixture can be used to remove them. Once the surface is completely clean and dry, it’s ready for priming and painting. Proper surface preparation ensures that the paint will adhere properly and will result in a longer-lasting and more beautiful finish.
Repairing damaged surfaces is another important step in preparing your home’s exterior for a fresh coat of paint. Damaged surfaces, such as cracks, holes, or dents, can negatively impact the appearance of your home and may also affect the adhesion of the new paint.
Taking the time to properly repair damaged surfaces before painting will ensure that your home looks its best and will also help to extend the life of the new paint job.
Sanding and scraping old paint is a crucial step in preparing your home’s exterior for a new paint job. Old paint that is peeling, chipping, or flaking can negatively impact the appearance of your home and may also affect the adhesion of the new paint. Before sanding or scraping, it’s important to protect yourself with proper safety gear, such as a mask, gloves, and goggles.
Scraping is typically the first step in removing old paint. A paint scraper can be used to remove loose or flaking paint, being careful not to gouge or damage the surface underneath. Once the loose paint has been removed, sandpaper can be used to smooth any rough areas and prepare the surface for the new paint.
However, sanding and scraping can be time-consuming and labor-intensive, especially for larger areas or hard-to-reach places. In some cases, it may be necessary to use a chemical paint stripper to remove the old paint. This can be a more efficient method, but it’s important to follow the manufacturer’s instructions and use proper safety precautions.
Applying primer is an important step in preparing your home’s exterior for a new paint job. Primer is designed to improve adhesion and provide a uniform surface for the new paint to adhere to. It also helps to seal the surface and prevent moisture from penetrating, which can cause the new paint to peel or flake.
Before applying primer, it’s important to ensure that the surface is clean and dry. Any dirt, debris, or loose paint should be removed through sanding, scraping, or power washing. If there are any areas of damage, such as cracks or holes, these should be repaired and sanded smoothly before priming.
Once the surface is clean and dry, the primer can be applied. It’s important to choose a high-quality primer that is designed for the type of surface you are painting. The primer should be applied evenly and allowed to dry completely before painting. The amount of time required for the primer to dry will depend on the type of primer and the weather conditions.
At Big Easy Painting, we understand the importance of proper surface preparation, repairing damaged surfaces, sanding and scraping old paint, and applying primer to improve adhesion.
We go above and beyond to ensure that your home’s exterior looks its best. Our team of experienced professionals follows specific procedures to ensure that every step is done correctly, delivering top-quality results that exceed your expectations. Contact us today for a free estimate and let us help you transform your home’s exterior.
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The next time you need painting done, call Big Easy Painting. They know everything there is to about paint and will make sure that your job meets their high standards! The crew members are skilled; they take care of all my needs from start to finish with quick turnaround times on proposals too. Highly recommend!
The crew from Big Easy Painting was professional, friendly and very customer focused. They did an excellent job on the pre-work which made me happy as well! I would recommend them for all your painting needs because you won’t be disappointed with their service.
They created a beautiful exterior for our home. They were always professional and quick with any updates we needed, which made the process much easier! We would highly recommend this company if you’re looking to paint your residential property.
From start to finish, the team was a pleasure to work with. They painted several rooms in my new home for me. It was a pleasure working with such professional, dependable, and conscientious people. My home looks great and the quality of work is excellent. If I need painting services in the future, I will definitely use them again!
We are very happy with our kitchen renovation and can’t recommend Big Easy Painting enough. The team was attentive, professional, and reliable – everything you want in a contractor! The team also respected our schedule during painting the kitchen which made this project manageable and quite easy.
Big Easy Painting did a super excellent job painting our New Orleans home. Their advice on paint type and quality were helpful, we had full trust in their work throughout the process, Very professional & easy to work with! Thank you!
New Orleans, LA
