FAQs
Professional Painting Tips
Yes we are. We are a lead-safe certified firm by the EPA, which means we are certified and qualified to provide lead abatement services.
There are certain guidelines and procedures set by the EPA that we follow in regards to removing lead paint. From sanding to bagging up the paint chips for proper disposal, you can be sure we follow all guidelines for the safe removal of lead paint from your home.
There’s really no way to tell just by looking at it. You can have a painter come in and assess the situation or purchase a lab test from your local hardware store to find out. In general, if your house was built before 1978, chances are it has lead paint in it.
Latex paints are more environmentally friendly than oil-based paints, which often give off fumes. Latex primers and finishes have come a long way over the years and are very durable. For example, a latex finish on an exterior painting job will last for many years and remain elastic, whereas oil-based paint dries to a hard and brittle film. Latex paint will move with the surface as it expands and contracts with weather.
This is typically used on exterior stucco or on surfaces with many hairline cracks. Elastomerics are applied in thick coats and are able to span hairline cracks permanently. Rather than the cracks reopening on your stucco, the elastomeric coating stretches and keeps them sealed up. This prevents water from getting in and thus protects your home from any damage. Elastomeric coatings look a lot like paint and can be matched to your home’s color.
In general, exterior paint jobs last between five and 10 years. Stucco lasts the longest; wood expands and contracts with the weather, which loosens the paint sooner. We recommend not waiting until the paint is peeling off your home, as this will cost you more in preparation time and labor, especially if wood rot is present.
We ask that you remove furniture in the room when possible. If that is not possible, we will place tarps over the furniture to protect it. Please remove all wall hangings so that all walls are bare and ready for our arrival. And lastly, please make sure there is a clear path for our painters with no obstacles.
It’s important to check for areas of dirt on a regular basis. You will most likely find it near cooking areas and anywhere that’s at hand height. Clean the surface with a mild detergent and a sponge, but try to avoid harsh, abrasive cleaners because they can dull the sheen of oil-based paint. Rinse washed surfaces thoroughly, as residual cleaners can make it hard for new paint to adhere to the surface later.
Interior paint gets dirty in many different ways, from hand prints around switches and knobs to splashes in kitchens and bathrooms. There are also chances for dirt when it comes to marks on hallways and corridors or when soot accumulates above electric lamps and other heat sources. When you remove dirt before it accumulates, this not only improves appearance, it reduces the risk of the dirt getting permanently embedded in the paint.
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Fresh Start Painting SF
331 Irvington St.
Daly City, CA 94014
CLSB #1010723
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