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Student Works Painting
in your city and town covering; Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island
Toll Free 1-800-803-1100
request@studentworks.com
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"Not only was the work done in a timely fashion, but we are completely satisfied with the work. ... just like brand new. In addition, your cleanup was done so well that there is no sign you were even here!"
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Student Works Painting Process
The most critical part of a painting process is the surface preparation. Preparation directly impacts the quality of the finished work.
Proper surface preparation;
- enhances the surface protection offered by the top paint coat
- prolongs the protection lifetime
- over the lifetime of the home or business, results in a cost savings
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Surface Preparation |
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Steps in Painting Process |
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full area wash when necessary, depending upon the amount of build-up; power-washed or hosed down
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scrape and sand all areas with peeling paint
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all bare metal surfaces are primed with galvanized metal primer
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on dirt buildup or mildew areas are cleaned with TSP (Tri-Sodium Phosphate) or 'green' alternatives
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wire brush flaking and deteriorating stucco
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stucco-patch large areas in stucco
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wood filling holes in wood siding
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caulk small cracks in stucco
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caulk seams in fascia boards
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putty (glaze) older windows |
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Step 1: survey the job site
Step 2: perform surface preparation activities;
wash, scrape and sand all failing areas
Step 3: spot prime all exposed (scraped & sanded) surfaces
Step 4: paint / stain all areas
Step 5: clean up job site
Step 6: review completed job with home owner |
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