{"id":148276,"date":"2024-10-01T22:38:36","date_gmt":"2024-10-02T04:38:36","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/elitetradepainting.com.user.s406.sureserver.com\/calgary\/preparing-surfaces-for-paints-and-coatings\/"},"modified":"2025-04-14T19:05:39","modified_gmt":"2025-04-15T01:05:39","slug":"preparing-surfaces-for-paints-and-coatings","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/elitetradepainting.com\/calgary\/preparing-surfaces-for-paints-and-coatings\/","title":{"rendered":"Preparing Surfaces for Paints and Coatings"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Getting your Surfaces Ready for Exterior Painting<\/h2>\n<p>Getting a surface ready for painting means creating a solid base for paint to adhere to along with ensuring that moisture can not get within that surface to make it fail from within itself.<\/p>\n<p>Exterior paint preparation remains the same for painting or staining, consisting of cleaning, scraping, sanding, caulking, protecting, and priming, as well as any minor repairs being done prior to painting. Stained areas have significantly less scraping to be done.<\/p>\n<h2>The general Preparation consists of:<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Power Washing and Cleaning<\/strong><br \/>\nPower washing is done prior to paint crew arrival.<br \/>\nWhen specified a clean or wash is only done where needed.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Taping and papering (protecting surfaces)<\/strong><br \/>\nDrop sheets are put down on surfaces.<br \/>\nAreas are protected as required by tape, paper, and plastic.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Scraping and Sanding<\/strong><br \/>\nScrape all loose and peeling paint to a solid base.<br \/>\nSand as required or specified.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Caulking<\/strong><br \/>\nRepair any missing or cracked caulking or as detailed.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Priming and Stain Sealing<\/strong><br \/>\nPrime all bare and scraped areas (unless specified for full prime).<br \/>\nStain seal any bleedthrough, knots, or tannin bleeds.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Clean Up<\/strong><br \/>\nClean up (remove paint chips and dust) .<\/li>\n<li><strong>Minor Repairs<\/strong><br \/>\nClients complete the majority of minor repairs prior to our arrival; these include wood repairs, gutter and downspout repair.<br \/>\nOur staff can do some minor repairs, and our estimators can inform you of the repairs that we can do.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>General Preparation of Specific Areas<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Wood surfaces<\/strong><br \/>\nPower wash\/clean, scrape (previously painted or stained areas only), prime as required, caulk if required, then paint or stain.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Decks and fences<\/strong><br \/>\nPower wash\/clean, scrape (previously painted or stained areas only), prime as required, caulk if required, then paint or stain.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Stucco<\/strong><br \/>\nPower wash\/clean, scrape, prime, caulk, repair damaged area, then paint<\/li>\n<li><strong>Vinyl and plastic<\/strong><br \/>\nPower wash\/clean, buff, sand, and\/or prime if required, then paint<\/li>\n<li><strong>Brick and masonry<\/strong><br \/>\nPower wash\/clean, scrape (previously painted or stained areas only), prime as required, caulk if required, repair damaged area, then paint or stain.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Aluminium siding<\/strong><br \/>\nPower wash\/clean, prime if required, then paint.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Metal surfaces<\/strong><br \/>\nPower wash\/clean, scrape, wire brush any rust, prime if required, then paint.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>Note: The above is a general process that can be adjusted to accommodate specific requirements as needed<\/em><\/p>\n<h2>Preparation process for Interior painting<\/h2>\n<p>Getting a surface ready for painting means ensuring a smooth debris-free surface for the paint to adhere to along with providing a great looking finish.<\/p>\n<p>Interior paint preparation consists of cleaning, wall repair, sanding, caulking, protection and priming, as well as any minor repairs being done prior to painting.<\/p>\n<h2>Interior Preparation Consists of:<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Washing and Cleaning<\/strong><br \/>\nWe do minor cleaning throughout the painting process.<br \/>\nWhen specified, a clean or wash is only done where needed.<br \/>\nWashing is done when required and will be specified in the job description.<br \/>\nPower washing can be used for some areas and often for commercial clients such as auto repair shops.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Taping and Papering (protecting surfaces)<\/strong><br \/>\nDrop sheets are put down on surfaces.<br \/>\nAreas are protected as required by tape, paper, and plastic as required.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sanding<\/strong><br \/>\nPole sanding is done between coats of paint for walls.<br \/>\nRepair areas are sanded prior to priming.<br \/>\nOther areas are sanded as required or specified.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Caulking<\/strong><br \/>\nAny gaps or cracks in trim are caulked.<br \/>\nPriming and Stain Sealing<br \/>\nPrime all bare and repaired areas.<br \/>\nStain seal any bleedthrough, knots, or tannin bleeds.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Clean Up<\/strong><br \/>\nClean up (remove dust).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>General Preparation of Specific Interior Areas<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Ceilings<\/strong><br \/>\nRepair any damaged areas, clean where needed and prime any stained areas.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Walls<\/strong><br \/>\nRepair any damaged areas, clean where needed, prime any filled or stained areas, pole sand as required.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Trim<\/strong><br \/>\nClean as required, fill any nail holes, caulk any gaps or cracks, prime as needed.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Epoxy floors (cement)<\/strong><br \/>\nClean, power wash when appropriate, degrease floors as required, acid etch the floor with muriatic acid (can also grind or shot blast depending on requirements), repeat cleaning surface of any residue.<br \/>\n**This process can also apply for other coatings on cement floors.<\/li>\n<li><strong>New drywall<\/strong><br \/>\nDust walls as required, apply a full coat of primer, pole sand primer after dry.<br \/>\n**Pole sanding can also be done after the first finish coat.<\/li>\n<li><strong>New wood trim (interior)<\/strong><br \/>\nSeal any knots with a stain sealer, prime or apply self-priming product.<\/li>\n<li><strong>New metal trim (interior)<\/strong><br \/>\nPrime or apply a self-priming high-grade acrylic product.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>Note: The above is a general process that can be adjusted to accommodate specific requirements as needed<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Getting a surface ready for painting means creating a solid base for paint to adhere to along with ensuring that moisture can not get within that 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