Exterior Painting

The 7 Steps to a Beautiful and Durable Exterior

  • Choosing a Painting Contractor
    • Choose a contractor you feel comfortable with.
    • Verify that your contractor is insured; ask for a “Certificate of Insurance” showing both liability (for your property) AND worker’s compensation (for their workers)
    • Confirm the references
    • Review their professional affiliation, i.e.—PDCA (Painting and Decorating Contractors of America), BBB, etc.
    • Check for home improvement or appropriate contractors license; such as Mass HIC License No. 130101 RI CRB #22948Beware of
    • Someone who doesn’t use contracts or is very vague in their scope of work (A written contract helps both the contractor and the customer get what they expect)
    • A painter that competes based on price alone. (If these guys even show up to do the work, you may have far more problems than the cheap price is worth)
  • Power Washing
    • Bio-degradable detergent and bleach are used to remove dirt, mildew and mold.
    • Delicate areas are hand washed.
    • House is given time to dry.
    • Driveways and decks cleaned (when contracted).Beware of
    • Power Washing looks simple, but don’t be fooled. There are very important techniques to a successful cleaning and bleach wash. Amateurs SHOULD NEVER BE USED.
    • Power washing can be very dangerous if not performed properly. High pressure water can go through many surfaces instantaneously. With a 3000 psi pressure washer, you could carve your name in the side of your house within seconds if you weren’t careful. (Highway crews actually use a version of a pressure washer to cut the holes for dynamite blasting when digging for highway construction.)
  • Scraping, priming and minor maintenance
    • All loose paint is removed, all bare surfaces are primed.
    • Open cracks around doors and windows are caulked. (helps prevent water from entering home/siding, causing premature paint failure)
    • Window panes receive new putty where necessary (helps prevent water damage and minor drafts) (If contracted)
    • Complete siding replacement available (many customers wish to have options to choose from)
    • Trim, siding, and stucco repairs are availableBeware of
    • Don’t try to save money by cutting out preparation. Most professionals will agree that proper prep is the single most important component in the longevity of a paint job. Conversely, improper preparation can result in almost instant coating failure.
    • Don’t leave cracked clapboards or vertical trim without repair or replacement. Moisture could penetrate behind the surfaces and result in paint failure.
  • Painting
    • Full finish coat is applied for proper coverage and finish.
    • Second or third coats are available upon request or when specified in the contract.
    • All non-painted surfaces are protected from splatter and drips.
    • Only premium quality paints and stains are used.Beware of
    • When it comes to paint, more is not necessarily better. Each manufacturer has a recommended thickness for each coating. Most agree that 2 coats are optimum for surface protection. But over time, each additional coat over the home’s original siding actually adds weight that pulls from the surface, eventually causing peeling.
    • Continuous year after year paint peeling problems are rarely caused by the material used. In most cases, moisture is the reason. We at United Painting Co. attempt to locate the source of moisture, and present the possible remedies to our customers.
  • Clean-Up
    • Performed daily and upon completion of the job.
    • All supplies and refuge are removed.
    • Plant beds cleaned and paint chips removed.
    • Outdoor fixtures and furniture are replaced.
    • Touch-up paint is labeled and left with the customer.Beware of
    • Don’t store touch-up paint in the garage. It will freeze in winter and reduce its shelf life.
  • Inspection
    • Before the crew packs up their equipment, a “wet-walk-around” is done to ensure all contracted areas are painted properly.
    • Final touch-ups are noted on a Quality List and are completed before the crew leaves.
    • A Inside Out Painting Standard Inspection is performed by a Foreman or Project Leader.Beware of
    • You are missing out as a customer if you don’t get a chance to walk through the job at the time of completion. Our foreman and project managers try to estimate at what point in the day they will be finishing the work, so that our customers can have that last say, and get things done “just to their liking.” Many customers have told us time and time again, that “It’s the little things that count.” We hear you.
  • Warrantee
    • Inside Out Painting offers a written 6 year warrantee on all painting and contracting services and a 8 year warrantee if new siding is first installed.
    • We also offer a Follow-up Maintenance “check-up” Program unique to our industry
      By choosing Inside Out Painting llc, Inc. you are selecting the services of a professional painting and contracting company.