Our interior surface preparation is thorough. Surface preparation can vary in its interpretation, so it is important to understand from the consumer side what you are purchasing. We always say that preparation is 90% of any paint project; therefore, the end result is a beautiful one.

                            BEFORE                                                              AFTER

Our Standard Interior Preparation

We cover all cabinetry, appliances, light fixtures, mirrors, vanities, and all other non-painted items thoroughly using drop clothes and plastic. All flooring, furnishings, and large items of furniture are covered in the same fashion (furniture that occupies the rooms work is to be performed in will be moved into the center of each room and then moved back into it's place after the project has been completed). All of your switches and outlet covers are removed then protected with tape all the way down to the screw heads (doesn't it look tacky when you see finish paint on the screw head of your cover plates). Every square inch of surface in the areas we are working in will be touched with a piece of sand paper and the caulk will be replaced where separated (we don't just add new caulk to the already separated area we cut it out and replace it...eventually it will just build up over time and become an eye soar). When we repair the drywall on your project we address 5 major areas of drywall repair per 100 square feet of drywall surface using your natural light or incandescent light currently in your home. In addition, we fill all nail holes from standard wall hangings and window treatments. The drywall repairs are then sanded and primed to ensure no additional point up is needed prior to applying the finish paint. A clean up process occurs after the surfaces are ready for coating. We want to make sure that we have as close to a dust free environment as we possibly can prior to applying the finish paint. The walls are wiped down and a person is misting the room while the plastic is removed. This step helps the dust from being kicked up and getting airborne during this clean up step, it is repeated during the final clean up. After new coverings are in place it is time for paint! The painting process starts off by spot priming the repairs using the client chosen finish paint and color to minimize flashing (flashing is a term used in the industry when a sheen difference is seen either at an angle or directly in front of the drywall repair you are looking at). All of our paint projects are brushed and rolled maintaining a wet edge throughout the process. Most of the time two coats of finish paint are required to ensure proper coverage and longevity of the finish paint. We use only top quality hand tools, sand paper, plastic, construction paper, and primers to ensure a "Job Well Done". 

         BEFORE THE REMOVAL OF WALLPAPER                       AFTER WALLPAPER REMOVAL,

                                                                                         SURFACE PREPARATION, &

                                                                                        FINISH PAINT APPLICATION

Clients Responsibilities

Prior to starting our paint projects we ask our clients to do a few things to prepare for the arrival of your crew.

• Remove wall hangings. (If you need assistance with large items, please let us know and we will assist you. We ask that you be present during this step.)
• Disconnect all audio/video equipment.
• Remove all window treatments (This is a great time to get your treatments cleaned, if applicable.)
• Disconnect or relocate to an area we are not working all computer equipment, printers, fax machines, answering machines, and wireless modems.
• Empty all armoires, dressers, night stands, end tables, buffets, and closets (if applicable).
• Remove all breakables from the areas work is to be performed in.

More to come!

We listen to your ideas, provide our feedback and together decide on a project plan.