Overview
Paint and coatings are applied for two reasons: to protect the stucco surface (substrate) and to beautify. The combination of heat, water and the sun (UV rays) leads to faster degradation of painted surfaces, and in Florida we have an abundance of all three.
Step 1: Surface Prep
The first step, surface preparation, is the most critical part of any painting service. Improper surface preparation can make or break the quality of the painting job. Cleaning properly requires the use of the right chemicals to ensure that all particulate matter is removed from the stucco surface. Concrete driveways and walkways require stronger chemicals to remove oil stains and to prepare the surface for sealing and tinting.
Step 2: Repair & Prime
We repair all hairline and settling cracks, and trench around the base of the home to ensure painting below ground level. A masonry primer is applied to all surfaces to be painted, providing a base for paint adherence. To ensure the longevity of the job, only high quality low VOC paint is used. Surplus paint can be purchased on the Internet for as little as five dollars per gallon; high grade low VOC paints cost between thirty and sixty dollars per gallon. We provide you with receipts of our purchases.
Step 3: Paint & Finish
We mask all windows and doors prior to painting, then apply two coats of Sherwin-Williams' Super Paint or Behr's Masonry Exterior Paint. The following day, we Clear Coat the finish. A clear coat is applied to automotive finishes to protect the painted surfaces from heat, acid rain and UV degradation. Now this proven technology is available for your home and is a standard part of our work.