Exterior Painting in Nottingham

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Perhaps you have driven by a home that was recently painted and said – “OMG! Who did that painting? It looks amazing! What would it cost for them to paint the exterior of my home?”

Even though the exterior painting company brushed straight lines and did proper prep work, the paint job could fail – soon.

It is impossible to look at an exterior paint job and determine if it will last for a couple of years or 8-12 years. That is because there a 5 key factors or principles that directly affect the longevity of the exterior painting.

At Klappenberger & Son, we have over 3 decades of experience in exterior painting in Baltimore Counties, Nottingham. Our experts know the proper steps and products to use to ensure your exterior paint job lasts as long as possible.

The 5 Keys to a Successful Exterior Painting in Nottingham:

Power washing properly
Using a moisture meter
Choosing the right primer
The right amount of topcoats
Working in cooperation with Mother Nature

Seven Year Painting Warranty on Brick & Hardy Board

Work to include:

Power washing
Masonry Primer
Two topcoats of premium grade paint

Brick Warranty Covers

Chipping
Peeling
Flaking

Mildew and fading are not warrantied.

Whether you have a rancher or a big home, consider Klappenberger & Son as your exterior painting contractor in Nottingham.

With our 30 years of experience, we can advise you on the best products and methods to ensure your home is protected and beautiful.

In addition to being a painting contractor, we can do other carpentry and handyman projects around your home.

Repair rotten wood with wood or composite
Replace decks and handrail
Install windows and doors.

This makes us an ideal one-stop shop to make your most prized position look awesome!

Exterior Painting in Nottingham: What Do We Do Differently?

#1. Proper Power Washing Techniques

When power washing or pressure washing the exterior of your we let the chemicals do the work, not high pressure. We leave the high-pressure to Time Share salespeople.

We use the least amount of chemicals that kill mildew and get rid of dirt and pollen collected on the home.

Our cleaning products will not harm your plants or flowers!

FYI – We insist that the chemical stay on for 15 minutes. That’s the amount of time necessary to kill the mold spores.

If not, the mildew will grow back much faster!

#2. The Moisture Meter

It is impossible to feel the wood and know if the moisture content is low enough to paint. And believe it or not, most painters do not own a moisture meter.

Why this isn’t as important as a paint can opener is beyond me.

FYI – The most likely cause of paint peeling is water.

Almost all paint requires the moisture content to be below 16%.

#3. Choosing the Right Primer

There is no “one size fits all” for exterior primers. Whether you are painting Georgia Pine or pine from Canada, it’s not all the same primer.

What happens if you choose the wrong primer? The paint will peel.

Why?

Because the wood, primer, and top coat of paint are not expanding and contracting at the same rate.

With the sharp changing seasons of Nottingham, it is important to have all 3 surfaces expanding and contracting at the same rate.

When choosing Klappenberger & Son, we can advise you on which primer will work best with your surface.

#4. Exterior Painting in Nottingham:

One Coat or Two?

Besides applying two coats satisfies the warranty, it also extends the paint job’s life for years.

For example, the picture on the right clearly shows where someone brushed the edges and seams and then painted the exterior wall with a roller.

The areas that received two coats have significantly more paint left.

Applying a second coat of paint usually adds about 30-35% to the total cost of the job. Considering it can extend the paint job’s life by 5 years, it is a wise investment.

#5. Proper Weather Conditions

We are often asked what season is best for exterior painting. It depends on the temperature. Most manufactures like the temperature to be lower than 90 degrees and above the mid-’30s for at least 24 hours. If paint freezes before it fully dries, then it can lose its ability to cure fully.

Also, if it rains shortly after the surface is painted, the rain can seep through the paint, causing bubbles.

Therefore it is best not to paint when the chance of rain is above 30-40% for the next 24 hours.