PAINTING

EXTERIOR PAINTING

There are several reasons why you may consider to repaint your home. Painting your home is important for many reasons. 

 

  • Sun damage. The sun can cause the paint to fade, crack, and peel over the years. 
  • Increase home value. A fresh paint job has the power to transform the look of your house completely. It beautifies and adds character and personality to your home.
  • Shields Against Insect & Weather Damage. Paint is also practical and serves as one of your home's primary defense against weather, insects, and other damage. This is why it's an important priority in home maintenance.

 

Patterson Homes and Construction is a certified, licensed contractor in Corolla, North Carolina, with 25 years of experience painting all types of homes. 


Call us for a free home inspection. 


PAINTING PROCESS

Our professional painters use the following procedures to ensure your satisfaction:

 

  • Protect landscaping, decks, heat pumps, air conditioner compressors, and other exterior features.
  • Clean Surface. A thorough scrubbing is a must before painting any exterior surface to ensure the best coverage, remove dirt and dust buildup from the house. A high-pressure wash is used to remove dirt, loose paint residue, and mildew to allow fresh coats of paint to adhere.
  • Scrape and Sand and Repair Surfaces.
  • Repair Damaged Surfaces. Inspect for potential rot, advise customer, and make necessary repairs.
  • Caulk. Install new premium grade of caulk around windows, doors, and siding joints.
  • Prime. Prime any exposed wood with Sherwin William's primer.
  • Protect Doors, Windows, and Lights. 
  • Apply rust inhibitor on all rusty nail heads on areas to be painted to slow rust bleed through.
  • Paint Exterior. Apply two coats of Sherwin William's "Emerald" paint or "WoodScapes" stain product to exterior walls, depending on the siding type.
  • Paint Trim and Doors. Hand paint window & door trim, outside corner, soffit & fascia with Sherwin-William's "Emerald" paint or "WoodScapes" stain product depending on the trim type.
  • Clean-up Site. Remove and discard paint chips, paint debris, etc.
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