Professional Exterior Painters in Katy, TX
Finding reliable interior or exterior painters in the Katy area can be a real challenge.
You cannot honestly know how long the paint job will last until it begins to fail.
Most painting contractors give either one year warranty or none. I’ve seen one painting contractor that offers a two-year warranty on exterior painting, which sounds great.
We believe you deserve better.
Even if the contractor used the appropriate primer and paint it can still fail. But you don’t have to worry with klappenberger & Son because we are the only ones who give up to 7-year warranty on exterior painting.
Five key factors cause paint to fail prematurely; I will go through each. But when you hire Klappenberger & Son, you don’t need to worry. We employ the best practices to ensure the paint job lasts for its full warranty and beyond.
Since the early 1990s, Klappenberger & Son has been painting homes, and we are now in happy to be serving Katy, Texas!
The 5 Best Practices to a 7-Year Warranty:
- Power washing properly
- Using a moisture meter
- Choosing the right primer
- Apply two topcoats of premium paint
- Working under the proper weather conditions
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#1 Exterior Painter in Katy, TX is Klappenberger & Son
Many exterior painters in Katy only want to do the painting. However, Klappenberger & Son wants to be your one-stop shop.
We have 33 years of experience and knowledge to assist you in improving your house and protecting it from the elements.
We can not only help you with painting, but we can also assist you with carpentry and other handyman projects around the house.
- Repair rotten wood with wood or composite
- Replace decks and handrail
- Screen porches
This makes us a one-stop shop for all your home improvement needs.
Exterior Painting in Katy: What Makes Us Different?
Key Principal #1, Proper Powerwashing
We let the chemicals do the work rather than high pressure when power washing or pressure washing your outside. We leave the high-pressure to Time Share salespeople.
The home is cleaned of any dirt or pollen that has accumulated using the least amount of chemicals as possible.
Don’t worry, these cleaning products will not harm your plants or flowers!
FYI – a surface must stay wet for 15 minutes with chlorine to kill mold spores.
Check out ours FAQs about power washing here.
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Key Principal #2. The Moisture Meter
It is difficult to feel any wood and assess whether or not the moisture level is adequate for painting. And, believe it or not, the majority of painters do not have access to a moisture meter (which measures moisture levels).
This essential tool is just as important as a paint can opener.
Paint peeling is most often caused by moisture.
Almost all paint requires the moisture content to be below 16%.
Few exterior painters in Katy TX use or even own a moisture. There are many reason why paint peel. However, painting when the surfaces are moist is among the most common.
Principal #3. Choosing the Right Primer
There is no “one-size-fits-all” when it comes to exterior primers. Not all primers are made equal regardless of whether you’re painting Georgia Pine or Canadian Pine.
What happens if you choose the wrong primer? The paint will start to peel away.
Why?
Because the wood, primer, and top coat of paint are not expanding and contracting at the same pace, the wood will warp and crack.
Because of the seasonal climate changes in Houston, it is critical that all three surfaces expand and shrink at the same pace.
Klappenberger & Son will provide you with knowledgeable advice about which primer would be ideal for your specific surface as a client.
#4. Exterior Painting in Katy: Should You Choose One Coat or Two?
In addition to ensuring that the guarantee is kept, two coats of paint will increase the life of your home’s paint job by many years.
The photo on the right shows where someone brushed the perimeter and seams before rolling the outer wall with a roller.
The sections that got two coats of paint had far more paint left than the others.
According to industry norms, a second coat of paint adds about 30-35 percent to the overall cost of the project. When you consider that it has the ability to increase the paint job’s lifespan by 5 years, it is an excellent investment.
#5. Proper Weather Conditions
What is the best season for exterior painting? We get this question a lot.
It is determined by the temperature.
Before painting, it is recommended by manufacturers to allow the temperature to drop below 90 degrees Fahrenheit and rise above the mid-’30s for at least 24 hours. Paint can lose its ability to cure completely if it freezes before it has had a chance to dry fully.
It’s also possible that if it rains soon after the surface has been painted, the moisture will soak through the paint, causing bubbles to form.
Because of this, it’s best to wait a few more days until the chance of rain is less than 30-40 percent for the next 24 hours.
Unfortunately, many painting contractors do not follow this professional standard. Instead , they try to finish it as fast as possible and then go on to the next job.
Given that we offer warranties on our outside painting services, we follow a number of best practices, one of which is paying close attention to the weather.
Whether your exterior siding cement board, vinyl, aluminum, brick or stucco we have additional information ready for you!
Typically we can get a detailed estimate to you within a couple of days.
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We Are Your #1 Exterior Painting Company in Katy
Not only do we have a thorough understanding of painting, but we also have some excellent carpenters on staff.
We service all exterior repair work, whether it’s rotting board trim or a loose railing. Contact us now!
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