The surface preparation is where we place the most emphasis and, when done correctly, is the key to a long lasting paint job. We spend the majority of our time on the prep and never rush or cut corners. 

To give an example of some of the steps we take, we begin by “taping and draping”, that is to carefully protect all surfaces not to be painted from any splatter. This includes all interior and exterior furnishings, floors, landscaping and fixtures. For exterior paint jobs, we then do a thorough powerwash of the exterior surfaces, including sidewalks, stairs and driveways. Anywhere that has a build up of dirt or mildew. The building is washed with a mixture of bleach and water and delivered through a high pressure hose. Thoroughly powerwashing the surface will not only clean the surface, but also inhibit future mildew and chalking which is important in fog zones. 
Any job we do is always thoroughly waterproofed by calking and reglazing windows and joints around trims and doors, and by patching any cracks in wood, stucco or concrete with Spackle, Bondo or Flexible Elastomeric Patching compounds. Loose boards are nailed in and rust inhibitive primer is placed over all nail heads and metals to prevent rust from forming seeping through. Buildings are completely scraped, sanded and all peeling paint is removed, using lead-safe methods, before primers are used. 

We also take the same great care in patching, scraping and sanding interiors smooth before priming. These meticulous steps insure that the finish is clean, smooth perfection that will last.