What to expect from our power washing team

We use high power pressure washers to remove previous finishes and mildew growth from cedar deck board and railings.  This process removes cedar pores from the surface.  Once the deck is power washed we rince these cedar pores from all surfaces surrounding the deck including; plants, walls, windows, and the deck itself. This portion of the process involves a car wash brush and a high power rinse; either the highest setting on a garden hose nozzle, or the lower setting on a power washer.  While trees and shrubs can easily withstand this level of water pressure, smaller annals, new transplants, and herbs might appear a disturbed for a few days.

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Please close all windows and doors within within 20 feet of the deck

There is no need to remove patio furniture, BBQ, etc,  but please remove anything delicate that you do not want our crew to handle or anything that can not withstand being rinsed or scrubbed down with a car wash brush.

Our crew makes the assumption that your home is properly sealed and OK to be power washed.  All Northwest homes are built to be power washed and our team cannot be responsible if any water enters the house due to incorrect installation of windows, doors, siding, etc.

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Why you should hire a professional painting contractor – so many Kirkland painters to choose from

Of course, the world is moving towards do-it-yourself but this is not recommended for every task. You may decide to buy a can of paint for a section of your apartment but when it comes to extensive interior or exterior painting in Kirkland, you need to hire experienced Kirkland painters for the following reasons.

Experience reflects

You intend to watch a 30-minute YouTube video on how to paint and you think you can compare the quality of your work to that of someone who has been painting for years? The difference will always be clear. No YouTube video will give years of painting experience. When a painting contractor paints your home, it will have higher value and more sales potential than painting it yourself. Remember, quality works speak for themselves.

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Do you have the right equipment?
Every sector advances every day in terms of technology and that is why new sets of equipment are launched regularly. Do you currently have the latest painting equipment and are you aware of the most recent painting technology? If you are not a professional, the answer will probably be no. This is where Kirkland painters will make a difference.

It is their job so, they spare no expense in the purchase of the best equipment all the time. In addition, they are always aware of the latest technologies in the paint industry as they attend relevant seminars, workshops, and conferences.

Avoid risks

If you have to paint a whole building, you will probably need a ladder. You will agree that climbing a ladder to paint is a considerable level of risk that non-professionals should avoid. Even if you are insured, such accidents may not be covered by your insurance policy. Besides, your insurance provider may want to evade compensation by pointing out that the accident could have been avoided. Come to think of it – what if the fall renders you permanently incapacitated, how much compensation will make up for that?

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On the other hand, professional painters have been trained on the use of ladders and they have been doing it for years. In addition, most of them are insured against such accidents. The point is, if you fall while trying to paint your house, the remedy will cost you more than the amount required to hire a professional painter.

Time-saving hiring Kirkland painters

The time required to paint your apartment will be diverted into other meaningful activities if you hire a professional. Besides, he will not only paint your apartment better, but he will also spend less time on it. The best part is that you don’t have to be 3physically present during the project. So, you could ask that your house be painted while you are on vacation or during office hours when you are in the office depending on how much time is needed for the project. Unfortunately, this is not possible when you decide to paint your house.

The durability of the paint job

Being a professional painter includes the ability to differentiate high-quality paints from inferior ones. Do you have the knowledge? What if the paint you used starts peeling off after just a couple of months? Some paints cannot withstand harsh weather conditions. Professional Kirkland painters use high-quality paints and some of them even supply paints too. In addition, they usually give a guarantee for their painting jobs.

In conclusion, quality does not come cheap and if you want a quality painting job, don’t use your apartment as your learning curve. Hire Kirkland painters. YouTube videos will only give you general painting ideas but every home is unique and requires unique ways to paint it. Don’t devalue your home with your shoddy painting job. Hire a professional.

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Formulated around you!

If you own a house in the Puget sound area, you know that the south side of your home is more exposed to the elements than the rest of the structure. The south side remains in the shade longer, meaning moisture from humidity and due evaporate later in the day. The south side of the structure is also the side exposed to evening sun while the temperatures are the highest.

We have developed a special treatment, unique to the south side of your home. This process focuses on removing any existing failed coats, Back-rolling a solid coat of penetrating oil-based primer, and applying 2 coats of Professional grade exterior paint.

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Removal of failed previous coats

The first step is to remove all peeling or chipping paint. This task is accomplished using a combination of hand and power tools. While we do not attempt to remove ALL of the previous paint, our goal is to remove any existing loose paint, along with any layers that might fail within the next few years.

IMPORTANT: slow-Dry oil primer

Once all the sanding dust and loose paint chips are removed, we hand paint one layer of our Slow-dry oil-based primer. This material penetrates into the wood and becomes one with the grain. Primers also replenish all the essential oils back into the substrate; in other words, primer keeps the siding from decomposing and returning to nature!

Slow VS fast drying oil primers:  slow-drying primers slow the application process, they also add years to the longevity of the paint job.   See pages 8 and 9 of your estimate for more information and direct links to manufacturer specifications.

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Caulking

Essential in the damp Northwest, caulking is a task saved until the primer is fully dry. Similar to paint, caulking material adheres better to primer than it does to bare wood. we use premium grade caulking materials to fill any cracks, gaps, joints, nail holes etc.

Paint Application

Once our special south-side treatment is complete, we apply two coats of Sherwin Williams professional grade paint, along with the rest of the house. We back-roll rough areas  to ensure proper adhesion, an even spread of paint, and to push out any air that is otherwise trapped in the grain.

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Every estimate includes a free touch-up kit.  In this kit you will find a pint size can of each color used on your project, a list of color names, manufacturer, brand, sheen, and instructions for acquiring more if you ever  need to do some larger touch-ups in the future.  These pint size cans are filled with the exact paint used on your project.