Home Improvement Projects
Find a Painting Contractor for your Wells Bridge, NY Painting Projects
Wells Bridge, NY Painting Contractors for all your Painting needs.
Cabinet Painting or Staining in Wells Bridge, New York
Exterior Painting in Wells Bridge, New York
Garage Floor Coating in Wells Bridge, New York
Interior Painting in Wells Bridge, New York
Interior Painting - Multiple Rooms in Wells Bridge, New York
Interior Painting - Single Room in Wells Bridge, New York
Specialty Painting - Faux Finishes in Wells Bridge, New York
Specialty Painting - Textures in Wells Bridge, New York
Staining - Door, Wood, or Small Projects in Wells Bridge, New York
Find a Painting Contractor in Wells Bridge, New York Now!
Prepping For Paint Will Affect Price
When a house is being repainted, it's not enough to simply dash some fresh paint on the surface. Time and weather cause erosion of the paint's surface, and to ensure a long-lasting new coat, the old coat must be cleaned and prepped. How much work your contractor does in this area will affect the price.
Power washing. A power washer is the most efficient way to remove dirt and flaking paint from a house. It thoroughly cleans the surface, making way for a smoother, more adhesive coat of new paint. If your home is wholly or partially covered with stucco, be aware that power washing can destroy stucco. It's advisable to have areas near stucco washed by hand, which is more labor intensive and therefore more expensive.
Scraping and spackling. Even a power washer might not get all the loose paint off a house. Many contractors follow the power washing with hand scraping to remove edges and bubbles of dried paint. This also helps remove areas where moisture can build up under the paint, potentially causing damage to the siding. If there are especially deep gouges or nicks, exterior spackling can be used to even the surface.
Caulking. For reasons of appearance and utility, many contractors will next caulk all the joints where siding comes in contact with windows and doors. This will give the paint job a smoother, newer appearance, as well as preventing moisture buildup and even heat loss during colder months.
Priming. A primer coat of paint will increase the life span of the top coat by giving it something to adhere to. Paint applied directly to wood is more likely to soak in, leaving less on the surface. The primer coat can raise the cost, but since it extends the life of the paint job, it's worth considering in Wells Bridge, New York.
Finally it's time to paint! Painting companies will offer one of two methods of painting: spray or hand paint. When a house is spray painted, plastic is fixed over all areas not to be painted (doors, windows, etc.), and the paint is applied by a commercial sprayer. Because so much less time and muscle is involved, this is the less expensive method. However, some homeowners favor the hand painted method, which is more costly, but can be more thorough and last longer. Be sure to discuss these options with your contractor when making your choice.
How many coats of paint need to be applied will also affect the bottom line. Two coats will last longer than one, and if you're going from a darker to a lighter color, two coats are probably necessary. Talk with your contractor about the cost of a second coat and the expected life span of one or two coats before making a final decision.
Find a Painting Contractor Near You in Wells Bridge, New York
Wells Bridge, NY Zip Codes
Wells Bridge Surrounding Cities
Major Cities in New York
Other BuyerLink.com Services
Wells Bridge, NY Car Insurance
Are you getting the lowest rate on your Wells Bridge, NY auto insurance? Get auto insurance quotes and compare.
Wells Bridge, NY Home Insurance Protect your Wells Bridge, NY house and property with homeowners insurance.
Wells Bridge, NY Car Dealers Find Wells Bridge, NY car dealers and get the lowest price on a new car. Save big on Wells Bridge, NY new cars
Wells Bridge, NY Home Listings Online Compare Wells Bridge, NY homes for sale online. See Wells Bridge, NY listing prices.
Wells Bridge, NY Bank Foreclosures See bank seized property listings in Wells Bridge, NY.