HOA Exterior Painting in Fairfax Station

About the Project

Condition of Facility:

The community was looking to refresh the existing color palette and replace and repair damaged/rotted wood identified throughout. The components to be painted were a combination of previously painted wood, hardie plank, masonry, and composite materials.

Project Involvement:

The project involved Skilled Level-3 Professional Preparation prior to painting to ensure extraordinary and lasting results.

• Power Washing – The team power washed all surfaces that were to be painted. In so doing, the crew washed with trisodium phosphate (TSP) and diluted bleach or similar solution which removed dirt and killed algae, mildew and mold on the surface. Washing was done with a power washer, by hand for windows and delicate areas, or a combination of the two – whichever was more appropriate for the substrate.
• Caulking The team caulked cracks that had been caulked previously (ie. around window frames, door frames, trim etc.) which included filling in where the caulk is missing or cracked (not including hairline cracks). For routine use and non-masonry or expansion joint use, the team used Sherwin Williams SherMax™ Urethanized Elastomeric Sealant. This is the #1 Top Rated Exterior Caulk and far exceeds the performance of other premium caulks. In addition, the team used backer rod in areas where the separation was more than the maximum for the product.
• Scrape/Sand – The team scraped loose and peeling paint with a scraper until a firm edge was reached and performed light sanding to all very rough edges. With this process, the team used a combination of heavy-duty power sanders (disk sander, belt sanders) and hand-sanding.
• Protection – The team safeguarded and protected the surrounding walkways and vegetation as necessary during setup and throughout the project to ensure a clean and tidy workspace.
• Spot Prime – The team spot primed all bare wood/metal prior to painting to ensure surfaces were sealed and protected.
• Carpentry – During our initial inspection as well as during our setup and preparation processes, we identified multiple carpentry repair zones requiring the replacement and/or repair of rotten/damaged wood with COMPOSITE materials. We used similar COMPOSITE materials, as much as possible. The advantage of composites is their extended durability (maintenance-free). All rotten wood was placed in a pile with an accompanied picture of where the wood was located for the owner to inspect.
• Paint – CertaPro Painters followed Sherwin-William’s specification’s in regards to preparation and applied wet film thickness of all products. These premium coatings far surpass other quality paints guaranteeing great lasting results that will enhance the properties appearance and reduce your maintenance burden. All paint was applied in strict accordance with the manufacturer’s minimum recommendations and applied using brush/roller or spraying equipment with back rolling to avoid any defects, streaks, and sagging
  • Sherwin Williams Emerald Urethane Trim Enamel (Color Match)– For the Doors and Door Frames, we applied 1 coat (COLOR MATCH) of Sherwin Williams Emerald Urethane Trim Enamel in a Satin finish. This product delivers a smooth, uniform finish while maintaining durability, gloss, and color retention.
  • Sherwin Williams Emerald Exterior Acrylic Latex (Color Change)– For the Shutters, we applied 2 coats (COLOR CHANGE) of Sherwin Williams Emerald Exterior Acrylic Latex in a Satin finish. This product offers superior resistance to blistering, peeling, chalking, fading, dirt pick up, mold and mildew compared to leading competitors.
  • Sherwin Williams, Emerald Exterior Acrylic Latex (Color Match)– For the Hardie Plank Siding, Masonry Walls (Rear of Facility), Soffit, Trim, Fascia, Rake boards, Spindles, Overhangs, Dormers, Windows/Window Frames, Cupola’s, Columns, Vents, we applied 1 coat (COLOR MATCH) of Sherwin Williams, Emerald Exterior Acrylic Latex with a Satin finish. This product offers superior resistance to blistering, peeling, chalking, fading, dirt pick up, mold and mildew compared to leading competitors.

Special Challenges:

The project was completed safely and efficiently. It required the use of ladders in order to efficiently and safely access elevated areas as well as difficult and challenging areas.

Due to the scope of work and being a fully operational community, CertaPro Painters, the Commercial Operations Manager, and the Community Managers coordinated daily/weekly staging areas in terms of clubhouse access and components that were to be properly cleaned, prepped and painted.

Project Timeline:

2 Weeks