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Posted by wipeout64 on April 6, 2006, 1:51 pm
We are in the process of interviewing painters and we came across a
painter that sounds pretty good in the respect that he's willing to
guarantee his work when none that I've talked with were willing to do
so. However, he claimed that spraying the paint on was better than
brushing the paint on. I'm not sure of this. He also mentioned that
primer doesn't need to be used over the entire house - only on bare
wood - however, he stated that he will most likely use primer on our
entire house. I'm not sure this is a good idea either. His other
methods were sound (pressure washing, scraping). Anybody have
experience with paint being sprayed on and it's longevity when applied
in that manner.
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Posted by Doug Kanter on April 6, 2006, 2:06 pm
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> We are in the process of interviewing painters and we came across a
> painter that sounds pretty good in the respect that he's willing to
> guarantee his work when none that I've talked with were willing to do
> so. However, he claimed that spraying the paint on was better than
> brushing the paint on. I'm not sure of this. He also mentioned that
> primer doesn't need to be used over the entire house - only on bare
> wood - however, he stated that he will most likely use primer on our
> entire house. I'm not sure this is a good idea either. His other
> methods were sound (pressure washing, scraping). Anybody have
> experience with paint being sprayed on and it's longevity when applied
> in that manner.
Pressure washing can cause problems if done from below. Water is driven up
under the shingles. Find out how he plans on doing it, and how long he'll be
letting the shingles dry before painting.
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Posted by Dorot29701@aol.com on April 6, 2006, 6:44 pm
Do get three different estimates. If possible, ask around your
neighborhood and see if anyone has had their house painted in the past
three years and if, yes, perhaps you can get their number. (Assuming,
of course, they are good) Word of mouth is usually best way to find
out about how good a job they do and if it lasts. Paint stores tend to
recommend their customers - for obvious reasons.
If you have a consumer protection bureau in your county, be sure and
check with them before hiring anyone. See if any complaints have been
filed against the painter you want to use....make sure that he (they)
is licensed and insured.
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Posted by wipeout64 on April 6, 2006, 7:28 pm
You've all brought up very good points. Thanks very much for your
information and help.
Dorot29701@aol.com wrote:
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> Do get three different estimates. If possible, ask around your
> neighborhood and see if anyone has had their house painted in the past
> three years and if, yes, perhaps you can get their number. (Assuming,
> of course, they are good) Word of mouth is usually best way to find
> out about how good a job they do and if it lasts. Paint stores tend to
> recommend their customers - for obvious reasons.
> If you have a consumer protection bureau in your county, be sure and
> check with them before hiring anyone. See if any complaints have been
> filed against the painter you want to use....make sure that he (they)
> is licensed and insured.
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Posted by No on April 6, 2006, 2:08 pm
> We are in the process of interviewing painters and we came across a
> painter that sounds pretty good in the respect that he's willing to
> guarantee his work when none that I've talked with were willing to do
> so. However, he claimed that spraying the paint on was better than
> brushing the paint on. I'm not sure of this. He also mentioned that
> primer doesn't need to be used over the entire house - only on bare
> wood - however, he stated that he will most likely use primer on our
> entire house. I'm not sure this is a good idea either. His other
> methods were sound (pressure washing, scraping). Anybody have
> experience with paint being sprayed on and it's longevity when applied
> in that manner.
The key to any paint job is preparation - Cleaning, removing loose paint,
priming bare spots, etc. Pressure washing can introduce too much water and
take a long time to dry out. If things are completely dry before paining
then its OK. Well adhered paint does not need to be primed unless there is a
major color change. Spray is fine, brush is fine. One is not better that
another. Brushing can leave brush marks, spraying can leave over spray.
Spray is usually faster, depending obsticales. Use a good quality paint.
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> painter that sounds pretty good in the respect that he's willing to
> guarantee his work when none that I've talked with were willing to do
> so. However, he claimed that spraying the paint on was better than
> brushing the paint on. I'm not sure of this. He also mentioned that
> primer doesn't need to be used over the entire house - only on bare
> wood - however, he stated that he will most likely use primer on our
> entire house. I'm not sure this is a good idea either. His other
> methods were sound (pressure washing, scraping). Anybody have
> experience with paint being sprayed on and it's longevity when applied
> in that manner.