How to Plan Your Exterior Painting Project in Cranberry Township
Is it time to plan an exterior painting project for your Cranberry Township home but you've never done a project like this before? Since you want to be sure it all turns out right, getting a few pro tips can be helpful.
The last thing you want is to see the paint start peeling or bubbling. There will be other concerns you'll want to consider too.
Our Cranberry Township house painters want your project to turn out right, so we've put together a few tips on how to plan an exterior painting project to help you out. If you need any help with your project, call our local house painters!
Historic Restorations & Exterior Painting
Exterior painting of a historic home is a much more delicate process than you may think. The old building materials are easily damaged when removing old paint and choosing a true-to-era paint color isn't easy.
Choosing colors for any home can be difficult. You can take advantage of the fact that many paint manufacturers offer products to preserve the historical color pallet of Cranberry Township homes.
Take a look at their samples for guidance to choose your colors. You can also ask your house painter if they are experienced in color matching if you'd like to keep the color pallet the same.
- Also experienced in color matching
- Look into historic color pallets by paint manufacturers
- Your house painter may offer color consultations, we do!
Choosing a Cranberry Township House Painter
In addition to being licensed and insured, the Pittsburgh painting company you choose for your exterior painting project should have the following qualities.
Remember, who you choose will determine how good the paint looks as well as what type of trouble you may have to deal with afterward!
- At least five years of painting experience in Cranberry Township, the more the better
- Offers a competitive price for their work but not a rock bottom price if you want good quality results.
- Open communication and detailed written estimates with upfront pricing. You don't want any surprise expenses later.
- Plenty of word-of-mouth referrals available.
Going Green with Exterior Painting
Most exterior paints are toxic to the environment, not only because of the Volatile Organic Compounds (toxic chemicals) they release into the air but also if you clean the brushes and various tools outside in the grass or accidentally spill some paint thinner.
VOCs affect the ground water as well, contaminating water wells, reservoirs, storm drains, and other drinking water sources. If there's a time to be responsible with the environment, it's definitely when choosing your exterior house paint.
Go green with exterior painting for everyone's health and well-being, including nature.
- Protects the environment
- Protects you
- Protects children and pets
Proper Surface Preparation
The surface preparation is the most important part of any home painting job. If certain steps are not taken to ensure the surfaces are clean and repaired, the paint can start to bubble, peel, and lift.
Once moisture gets under the paint, rotting will set in. Make sure your professional house painter cleans and repairs any surface defects so the exterior paint can soak into the cracks and crevices and adhere like it should.