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Question on exterior painting
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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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. Seems to work well for all the cars out there on the road. :-) My concern would be one of potential overspray, and how they manage that. Outside with wind, this could be quite a problem. Spraying can also lead to more waste for certain surfaces (fences, for example), but if he's specing the job as a whole, that's his problem and not yours. Durability of finish, as I recall, has much less to do with method of application than it has to do with paint quality and method of surface preparation. Did he state why spraying on was better? The typical reason for it is that it can be easier and faster. You obviously don't get brush marks which is a nice plus, but typically on an exterior that isn't an issue because seldom are people close enough to scrutinize and even if they were, the wood's rough texture makes it a non-issue. As for primer, it's true that primer is strictly only something required by bare wood, or it can be an inexpensive coating to help cover up a bigger color change. As for preparation methods, I'm out of my depth there. I had a cedar sided brown house and I put a high quality dutch lap vinyl siding over that with board insulation behind it and kissed my exterior painting days goodbye! But in that neighborhood, that worked. Obviously there are styles of house where maintenance of a natural finish is desired, and some folks just can't stand vinyl no matter how good it is. Best Regards, -- Todd H. http://www.toddh.net/ |
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Thanks very much for your response. It's quite helpful.
Did he state why spraying on was better? - He stated that the spray paint goes into the cracks, etc. better. My concern would be one of potential overspray, and how they manage that. - That's my concern also. I'll have to ask him about this. The neighbors are too close and they just bought a new truck - don't want paint getting on that. |
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On 6 Apr 2006 10:50:03 -0700, "
wrote: 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. Why don't you go to your local paint store and ask them first. As I recall spray covers better without marks too. I agree that overspray might be a concern if cars are less than 30 feet away. If you are really worried about that, talk to your neighbor and ask if he can either park his car in the garage or if you can cover it up to protect it from paint spray. In my neighborhood, the pros spray paint and the houses are about 25 feet apart (eyeball) tho most driveways are much farther apart. I had my house spray painted and after about 5 years, it still looks fresh. I would be concerned with the brand of paint as well as the prep work. |
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Question on exterior painting
wrote in message ups.com... 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. another issue is to be sure that he is insured. if he gets injured on your property...... |
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