Our Process

Exterior And Interior House Painting Process

Communication between Patriot Painting Professionals Inc. and its customers is the key ingredient to a successful painting project.
Each house painting project is unique.  Some customers might want a portion of their house painted while others want a
complete house re-paint. Below is the process our company uses with most customers.

Exterior Process

• Workers will typically begin between 7:30am. and 9:00am.
• Workers normally work 8 hours per day.
• Crews typically consist of one, two or three people, depending on the scope of the project.
• Before starting the job, you should have already selected the colors and communicated your choices to Patriot Painting Inc.
• We ask you to move any "not-to-be painted" items away from the side of your home. This could include wind chimes, furniture, etc.
• We ask you to provide a spot where we can set up and keep our tools and equipment. We will lay drop cloths down to protect the
  area.

 Pressure wash
• The pressure washer is a loud gas powered machine, about as loud as a lawn mower.
• The pressure washer will knock some of the failing paint and dirt off of the house to the ground below.  Most of this will be cleaned
  up on the first day. Any remaining paint debris will be cleaned up as the job is completed.
• The pressure washer sprays a high powered stream of water at the house and water will enter the house through any open windows
  (or windows that do not seal well.) Please inform the Project Manager and/or paint crew of any areas where water may enter
  the house.
• Pressure washing often leaves windows streaky so it is best to have the windows cleaned after the house is pressure washed and
  painted.

Scraping
• Scraping will be done to all areas where the paint is loose, and may take place on the first day or any day after.
• Scraping is designed to remove any failing paint.  Most of the paint scrapings will be cleaned up daily. All of the scrapings will be
  cleaned up at the end of the job.

Sanding
• Light sanding is done on glossy and certain other unpainted surfaces to create a "bite" on the surface for the paint to adhere to.

Priming
• We prime all areas where there is a bare surface (wood, metal, etc) with a high quality exterior primer. This protects the surface and
  gives the paint something to bond to.

Caulking
• The caulk that we use is a top of the line product. It is a latex, water-based material.
• We caulk all areas around the home that were previously caulked. These areas include window and door trim.
• Most wood sidings are not designed to be caulked due to the amount that they shift and move. When they are caulked, the caulking
  often fails or pulls away from the wood siding. Therefore we do not caulk these areas.

Masking
• When spraying is necessary all windows will be masked. The masking used is a thin layer of  plastic sheeting that will be
  taped over the windows. The masking will remain over the windows from 1-3 days while spraying is being done around the house.
• Other areas that will be masked around the house include the ground, roof line, and other areas that are not to be painted.
• Trees, plants and shrubs around the house will also be covered up. However, if they are touching the house or if they are very large they may get some paint on them.
• Some small plants or flowers may get flattened due to the covering that is used.
• In order to work around the house we must be able to walk around the house. Plants that are close to the house may be unavoidably
  stepped on.

Painting
• Our policy is to spray all areas that can be sprayed. On medium to thick stucco, and on some wooden surfaces, the area will be
  back-rolled.
• All areas that can not be sprayed will be rolled if possible.
• All areas that can not be rolled, or sprayed, will be paint brush applied.
• Confirm with the Project Manager whether you are to receive one or two coats of paint.
• With any color change, it is recommended that two coats are done to ensure that the color does not bleed through. Some really
  bright or really dark colors may need three coats of paint. If this is required, the production manager will outline the additional cost.
• Only the highest quality paints will be used.

Completion
•  When painting has been completed the Project Manager will walk with the painting crew and inspect the work.  If there are any
   touch-ups they will be done right away.
•  The customer, Project Manager, and painting crew will then inspect the work.  If there are any touch-ups they will be done right
   away.
•  When the customer is completely 100% satisfied with the work done he or she will be given a project completed form to sign-off
   and payment for the project will be due.

The Interior Process

• Workers will typically begin between 7:30am. and 9:00am.
• Workers will typically work 8 hours per day
• Crews typically consist of one, two, or three people, depending on the scope of the project.

• Before starting the job, you should have already selected the colors and communicated your choices to Patriot Painting Inc.
• Please take all small valuables out of the rooms that are going to be painted.
• Whenever possible, we appreciate if you can move the furniture to the middle of the room. If you cannot, our painters will do this
  before they start painting the area.

• Confirm with the Project Manager the colors that are to be applied to each room.
• Tell the Project Manager what you want to have done with nails and nail holes. If you would like to hang your pictures back
  where they were before, then tell the Project Manager to paint over the nails. Otherwise, we will remove the nails and fill the
  nail holes with drywall compound.
• We will use drop cloth and or plastic on the flooring and furniture.
• We will remove all faceplates.

• Painting the interior of your home can be a little intrusive. We want to minimize this as much as possible. We ask you to
  communicate with us regarding the order in which you would like us to paint your home.
• We will move all of the furniture back to where it was before.
• We will replace the faceplates.

•  When painting has been completed the Project Manager will walk with the painting crew and inspect the work.  If there are any
   touch-ups they will be done right away.
•  The customer, Project Manager, and painting crew will then inspect the work.  If there are any touch-ups they will be done right
   away.
•  When the customer is completely 100% satisfied with the work done he or she will be given a project completed form to sign-off
   and payment for the project will be due.