Exterior Painting Client Responsibilities
PRIOR TO ARRIVAL

• Move cars out of driveway.
• Bring in all loose items from porches/around exterior of the house.

Please Take Note!

There will be one SET day during your project that the front door will need to remain open for 2-4 hours in order to be painted

ColorWorx Painting has a work trailer that we recommend to remain on-site for the duration of the project.

Our Exterior Painting Process

PREP EXTERIOR:

• Remove any remaining loose / chipped paint after pressure washing.
• Trench around house to expose portions of foundation to treat/prep/paint below ground-level to assure a proper moisture barrier.
• Apply water-proofer to lower portion of home or areas where standing water stains are noticeable or discussed. Application is typically applied to east and west of home 48" above ground level slightly above most windowsills.
• Caulk all windows/doors with elastomeric caulking.
• Repair all divots, cracks, and/or chips in stucco using elastomeric patching by roller application.
• We do not use basic caulk to repair stucco cracks, as this should be avoided.
• Prime any troubled areas as needed to prevent bleed-through.
• Apply clear acrylic masonry sealer to all of stucco to seal "chalked" paint.
• Treat stained / molded / mildewed area(s) of exterior stucco w/ chlorine or peroxide based cleaner.
• Pressure wash exterior of home.
• Rinse all walks and drives as needed.
• Hard wash of drive, walks, and pool deck available at additional cost)

PAINTING PROCESS:

• Apply paint on stucco body by spray followed by back-roll to assure heavy and even coverage.
• Apply exterior paint by spray / brush / roll to gutters, soffit, and fascia.
• Apply exterior paint by spray and backroll to all stucco to manufacturing specifications.
• Apply exterior paint by spray / brush / roll to all stucco banding / trim / columns / ceilings.
• Apply exterior trim paint to entry door(s) and garage door(s) (remove and re-install weather stripping as needed).
• Using superior grade paint coatings longest lifespan of paint.

FINAL PROCESS:

• Remove all plastic, tape, paper from all areas and dispose of off-site.
• Reposition any items that were previously moved.
• Re-install any house numbers, lights, fixtures, garden hose reels, plant hangers, etc. as needed.
• Final walk-thru with client.
• Any/all paint balances (cans/buckets) left on-site and labeled for later use (i.e.: touchup).