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<\/p>\nSpring might have you ready to pop outside for an afternoon of warm weather fun. Upon first inspection, your house might be in need of a home makeover. Fortunately, painting in the spring has plenty of benefits that ultimately make it the best time to paint your house. Well, whether you are painting the interior or exterior of your property, there are multiple steps that need to be taken before your paint can is even popped open. Exterior paint jobs are really complicated and take quite a bit of coordination to get a great result. But what are these steps, exactly? How does one prepare for a spring painting service? Our professionals are here to help.<\/p>\n
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There is little use to painting a home that is riddled with issues. These issues will cause the paint you are applying to peel, chip, and fade faster than they would normally and you\u2019ll be back in the same position that you are now. Get rid of any damaged or rotten panels and scrape away any already-flaking paint before you get too far into the process. If you are still planning on going the DIY route for your painting, you may want to hire a professional to take care of the repairs for you.<\/p>\n
The most important step to any paint job is to wash the surface you plan to paint. For interiors, this can typically be done with a warm washcloth. Be careful of combining cleaning additives to the mix; you may cause damage to the paint underneath or cause adherence issues with the new paint. Most importantly, though, remember to wait for your surface to dry completely before moving onto your painting process. This typically takes about 24 hours.<\/p>\n
Exterior paint jobs are an entirely different beast, though. You\u2019ll likely need to rent or purchase a power washer to thoroughly clean the exterior of your home. Make sure that you are comfortable operating a power washer and do a few test runs before applying to the surface of your home.<\/p>\n
Once things are clean and repaired, you\u2019ll want to make sure to cover any areas that you do not want paint on. Paint can be messy, especially when you\u2019re applying to large surfaces such as the exterior of your home. Be sure to cover any electrical outlets, plants, and air conditioners. You\u2019ll want to lock these covers down with tape, too. If you\u2019re painting your home interior, don\u2019t forget about the ceiling! Light fixtures and fans should be properly covered or put away before the painting process begins.<\/p>\n
When you work with CertaPro Painters\u00ae of Castle Rock, CO, you don\u2019t have to worry about any of this prep work. Our professionals are equipped to prepare your house for any type of painting job. We provide a wide variety of services that cover the basic repairs we see on a house, including power washing<\/a>, painting and staining<\/a>, and stucco repairs<\/a>. We also offer a free color consultation to make sure that you are 100% satisfied with your end result.<\/p>\n To get started on your spring painting service, call one of the expert team members at 303-688-2224<\/a>. You can also fill out our free, no-obligation form<\/a> for a free estimate. CertaPro Painters\u00ae does painting so that you can do life. Get started today!<\/p>\n