Exterior House Painting - Quality Results!
Steps to a Beautiful Exterior Paint Project
Pro Color Painting providing quality exterior painting services, in Florida for over 20 years.
Our experience includes High Rise, Condo, Residential House Painting and Water-Proofing.
The Florida climate can be disastrous to the exterior of a home or business. A water-proofing approach to exterior painting
is just as important as a clean & neat exterior paint job. Below are general steps we will take on your exterior painting project.
Your needs may vary depending on the situation, as outlined on your Proposal.
1. • Environmentally-friendly detergent or bleach is used to remove dirt & mildew as required. • Delicate areas are hand-washed. • Loose paint chips are cleaned up. • House is given time to dry. • *Driveways & decks cleaned*
2. Scraping, Priming & Minor Maintenance • All loose paint is removed, all bare areas are primed. • Glossy areas are scuff-sanded. • Feather-sanding and stripping done on request. • Areas around doors and windows are caulked, windows receive an inspection. • All wood, masonry and stucco repaired, and troubled areas of the exterior are reported to the customer.
3. Painting • Finish coat is applied to proper coverage (thickness) & finish. • All non-painted surfaces are covered to protect against splatter & drips. • Paint is applied with a brush, roller, or sprayer. • A second coat of exterior paint is applied to further insure a "weather proofing" effect • Only premium quality exterior paints are used on the exterior. Cheap paints cost later!
4. Clean-up • Performed daily & upon completion. • All garbage is removed. • Plant beds cleaned and paint chips removed. • Touch-up paint is labeled & left with the homeowner • All fixtures, furniture and belongings replaced.
5. Inspection • Before the crew packs up, a "walk-around" is done to ensure all areas are painted properly. • Final touch-ups are noted on a 'punch list' & completed before the crew leaves. The Customer Comment Card is completed by the customer.
Your satisfaction is #1
Whatever It Takes!
Pro Color Painting providing quality exterior painting services, in Florida for over 20 years.
Our experience includes High Rise, Condo, Residential House Painting and Water-Proofing.
The Florida climate can be disastrous to the exterior of a home or business. A water-proofing approach to exterior painting
is just as important as a clean & neat exterior paint job. Below are general steps we will take on your exterior painting project.
Your needs may vary depending on the situation, as outlined on your Proposal.
1. • Environmentally-friendly detergent or bleach is used to remove dirt & mildew as required. • Delicate areas are hand-washed. • Loose paint chips are cleaned up. • House is given time to dry. • *Driveways & decks cleaned*
2. Scraping, Priming & Minor Maintenance • All loose paint is removed, all bare areas are primed. • Glossy areas are scuff-sanded. • Feather-sanding and stripping done on request. • Areas around doors and windows are caulked, windows receive an inspection. • All wood, masonry and stucco repaired, and troubled areas of the exterior are reported to the customer.
3. Painting • Finish coat is applied to proper coverage (thickness) & finish. • All non-painted surfaces are covered to protect against splatter & drips. • Paint is applied with a brush, roller, or sprayer. • A second coat of exterior paint is applied to further insure a "weather proofing" effect • Only premium quality exterior paints are used on the exterior. Cheap paints cost later!
4. Clean-up • Performed daily & upon completion. • All garbage is removed. • Plant beds cleaned and paint chips removed. • Touch-up paint is labeled & left with the homeowner • All fixtures, furniture and belongings replaced.
5. Inspection • Before the crew packs up, a "walk-around" is done to ensure all areas are painted properly. • Final touch-ups are noted on a 'punch list' & completed before the crew leaves. The Customer Comment Card is completed by the customer.
Your satisfaction is #1
Whatever It Takes!
Exterior House Painting Tips!
Typically when painting a house, you are dealing with wood, composite, metal, and plastics. The same basic procedures are required
of nearly all paintable exterior surfaces. The most important step is preparation! Even using the highest quality paint and the best quality applicators, if you do not prepare the exterior surface properly, your paint will fail.
Step 1: Remove all loose paint, rust, and other debris. There are a variety of tools to assist with this, such as: Paint scrapers, putty knives, sandpaper, wire brushes & even chemicals.
Step 2: Clean area thoroughly. Dirt, chaulk and mildew will interfere with the paint's ability to do its job! For general cleaning, TSP does a good job in preparing an area for painting. It is available in liquid and powder form, consider using a pressure washer with a mixture of bleach and water for cleaning mildew . This will kill the mildew and prevent it from coming back later. Allow the exterior of the house to dry. Next is primer!
Step 3: Choosing Primer: This is a very important step in proper outside painting. Lack of primer is often the reason that many home-owners are not satisfied with their exterior paint job. Primer acts as the glue between the surface and the paint. It adds that extra adhesion needed. Most paints are not chemically formulated to bond properly without primer. Exterior primer is important in Florida!
Step 4: Choosing a paint: Be sure the paint is for exterior use. There are a variety of sheen levels to choose from, flat, satin, semi-gloss, and gloss. Two basic types of exterior paint are Solvent based and Latex based. Latex paint cleans up with soap and water & performs well with exteriors in Florida. Technology has given us "Latex Acrylic Paints" that are best for Florida's climate, allowing the surface to breath and in many cases expand & contract. Oil based paints hold up fair to climate, however Oil doesn't allow the surface to "breath" as well. All exterior paints are washable, ask your local paint outlet for recommendations on the products that will last the longest, and offer the best protection. Estimate the number of gallons you will need (one gallon covers roughly 350 sq. feet), and choose your color! Don't forget to pick up a brush, roller, paint bucket, grid, painting tape. Planning your exterior paint project will save troubles later!
Step 5: Primer: you apply a primer the same way you apply a paint (typically with a brush or roller, and sometimes with a sprayer). Apply to the whole area completely and allow to dry. This will add to adhesion, and lessen the amount of paint you will need to finish your exterior painting project.
Step 6: Painting: Decide which applicator will do your job best and go! Use bumpers on all ladders for stability and drop cloths to ensure neatness. Once you have your project completed allow drying time! Allow a painted exterior surface to dry for 24-48 hours before re-coating (unless specified on the can). Even if paint feels dry to the touch, it may still not be cured, that could cause the top coat to falter.
Step 7: Drying time: Depending on what you are painting, climate, and paint type, drying times will vary. Read the can for specific information about drying time & clean up of tools. Remember Florida's humidity can fool the exterior paint!
For more in-depth painting info. & techniques visit
The House Painting Guru- Comprehensive web guide for all interior and exterior house painting projects including great painting tips, general information, and product analysis.
PainterClick.com- Offers exterior - interior painting, drywall repair & wallpaper removal services. Includes do-it-yourself guide, & links.
Typically when painting a house, you are dealing with wood, composite, metal, and plastics. The same basic procedures are required
of nearly all paintable exterior surfaces. The most important step is preparation! Even using the highest quality paint and the best quality applicators, if you do not prepare the exterior surface properly, your paint will fail.
Step 1: Remove all loose paint, rust, and other debris. There are a variety of tools to assist with this, such as: Paint scrapers, putty knives, sandpaper, wire brushes & even chemicals.
Step 2: Clean area thoroughly. Dirt, chaulk and mildew will interfere with the paint's ability to do its job! For general cleaning, TSP does a good job in preparing an area for painting. It is available in liquid and powder form, consider using a pressure washer with a mixture of bleach and water for cleaning mildew . This will kill the mildew and prevent it from coming back later. Allow the exterior of the house to dry. Next is primer!
Step 3: Choosing Primer: This is a very important step in proper outside painting. Lack of primer is often the reason that many home-owners are not satisfied with their exterior paint job. Primer acts as the glue between the surface and the paint. It adds that extra adhesion needed. Most paints are not chemically formulated to bond properly without primer. Exterior primer is important in Florida!
Step 4: Choosing a paint: Be sure the paint is for exterior use. There are a variety of sheen levels to choose from, flat, satin, semi-gloss, and gloss. Two basic types of exterior paint are Solvent based and Latex based. Latex paint cleans up with soap and water & performs well with exteriors in Florida. Technology has given us "Latex Acrylic Paints" that are best for Florida's climate, allowing the surface to breath and in many cases expand & contract. Oil based paints hold up fair to climate, however Oil doesn't allow the surface to "breath" as well. All exterior paints are washable, ask your local paint outlet for recommendations on the products that will last the longest, and offer the best protection. Estimate the number of gallons you will need (one gallon covers roughly 350 sq. feet), and choose your color! Don't forget to pick up a brush, roller, paint bucket, grid, painting tape. Planning your exterior paint project will save troubles later!
Step 5: Primer: you apply a primer the same way you apply a paint (typically with a brush or roller, and sometimes with a sprayer). Apply to the whole area completely and allow to dry. This will add to adhesion, and lessen the amount of paint you will need to finish your exterior painting project.
Step 6: Painting: Decide which applicator will do your job best and go! Use bumpers on all ladders for stability and drop cloths to ensure neatness. Once you have your project completed allow drying time! Allow a painted exterior surface to dry for 24-48 hours before re-coating (unless specified on the can). Even if paint feels dry to the touch, it may still not be cured, that could cause the top coat to falter.
Step 7: Drying time: Depending on what you are painting, climate, and paint type, drying times will vary. Read the can for specific information about drying time & clean up of tools. Remember Florida's humidity can fool the exterior paint!
For more in-depth painting info. & techniques visit
The House Painting Guru- Comprehensive web guide for all interior and exterior house painting projects including great painting tips, general information, and product analysis.
PainterClick.com- Offers exterior - interior painting, drywall repair & wallpaper removal services. Includes do-it-yourself guide, & links.