The Painting Pros You Can Rely On

We will reach out to you the day before your project begins to confirm the arrival time of the paint crew the following day. At this time, we will also answer any last-minute questions you may have.

The next day the crew will arrive at the scheduled time and begin the necessary prep work. Prep work is the single most important (and most often overlooked) aspect of any exterior painting job. We pay particular attention to scraping and caulking before any paint is applied.

This step is applicable if you have any damage to your siding, like rotting or cracking. Also, if the current paint is in poor condition, like cracking or peeling, it will have to be scraped off and sanded before painting. These things must be taken care of up-front so the painting can be done as cleanly and efficiently as possible.

Because we are exterior experts, we are able to repair or replace any siding or trim that is damaged prior to beginning the painting of your home. This way, you don’t have to deal with multiple contractors in order to receive the best quality job.

Any repairs or replacements necessary will have already been discussed during your first consultation with your project manager.

All areas to be painted must first be power washed to clean the surface. High-pressure power washing gets any buildup of dirt, pollen, and grime so that the surface will be clean and smooth before applying paint. This is an important step and will ensure the best possible paint coverage for your home.

Before applying the paint, all seams and joints must be properly caulked and sealed. A seam refers to where two boards, whether two siding boards or a siding to trim board, come together.

There is typically a small gap where two boards come together. If this seam is not caulked properly, it will allow water to infiltrate into the siding and frame of your home.

We will also fill all nail holes visible on the siding and trim smooth the area via spackle and sanding. This provides a seamless and smooth application of the paint and gives the best possible result.

We use caulk with a 25-30 year lifespan- even in Colorado’s extreme weather. Caulk with a shorter lifespan is not premium quality and will not properly protect your home.

After the cleaning, caulking, taping and other prep work for the project has been completed, tarps and coverings are placed to protect any areas adjacent to the project that you do not want to be painted.

Tarps will be placed alongside your home and will cover shrubbery nearby. Likewise, any windows, door openings, and fixtures will be wrapped or taped with protective coverings as well.

All of these areas must be covered because we often use a sprayer to apply the paint. Although the sprayer ensures the most even paint coating, it comes with the risk of overspray and without careful placement of protective coverings, the paint would more than likely get in places you do not want it to be.

We typically use Sherwin-Williams Duration Paint which is a high-quality paint and primer in one. This line of exterior paint is some of the most recommended and is incredibly long-lasting and durable.

It will be applied using a sprayer on the majority of your home and brushes and rollers used on trim, soffit, fascia, and close edges. The reason we use a sprayer is because it provides the most even coverage. If the entire house was painted using a roller, it might turn out uneven because when a roller is moving back and forth, it disperses paint on the way up and picks it back up on the way back.

The paint will be applied to the proper level of thickness. Typically, with the duration paint, one coat of paint is needed to complete a house painting project. However, in some rare cases, multiple coats, or a separate primer coat, may be needed depending on the material being painted and the condition of that material. But, if this is the case with your home, it will be discussed with you prior to starting the project.

Once the paint is applied, all protective materials such as tarps, tape, etc. will be removed, equipment will be cleaned up, and your painting project is complete.

Now that your project is complete, a project manager will walk you through all the paint information and paperwork regarding your project, including the warranty.

Sherwin Williams offers a lifetime warranty on the duration paint for your life in your home. This warranty is non-transferrable. It covers cracking, peeling, or blistering in the paint, but not fading, since that is rather subjective. Also, CSR&E also offers a one-year workmanship warranty in case you discover any issues with the job after we have left.

If you have any questions or concerns following your repaint, you can always reach out to your project manager at any time. Even in Colorado’s extreme weather, brand new, high-quality paint should last 10-12 years before you notice any fading or possible cracking and peeling.