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ABOUT PAINTING
Does your company paint wood buildings?	Action Painting does many different types of projects, ranging from condominiums, apartment buildings and office complexes to single family homes. Many of these properties have wood siding that requires high-quality specifications, applications, and knowledgeable personnel to deliver a first-rate job and provide good warranties.
What are best specifications for concrete decks & walkways?	This will depend on what, if anything, has been previously applied to the surface. Bare concrete that has never been coated must be etched with muriatic acid and given two coats of the appropriate product. The coating will depend on your choice of "sheen level." Products we recommend include concrete stains and catalyzed urethane deck paints. If the surface has been previously painted, new coatings must be compatible for best adhesion.
What about metal railings and windows?	Metal surfaces require different specifications and primers, depending on the type of metal. For instance, galvanized will require a different preparation and coating than aluminum. It is important that all metal to be painted and warranted be properly identified, and the specifications, primers and finish coatings be clearly specified in the contract so you can be assured that it is being handled properly.
Is there a difference between brush and roll and spray application?	Usually brush and roll is superior to spray application. Most surfaces wood, stucco or masonry will have small cracks and crevices that only brush and roll application can effectively fill and cover. With spray application, the coating tends to just lay on the surface. It is also difficult to get adequate millage because it must be sprayed so heavily it will tend to sag and run. Also, with spray application a good portion goes into the air. When selecting the right specification, be very clear with the contractor as to how he will apply the coating. One contractor may be more expensive than another due to the application method. Brush and roll application is slower than spray, but is of much higher quality.
Is my contractor's workers compensation exemption form OK?	Generally, no. Only small companies with three or fewer employees are allowed to claim exempt status. If you decide to accept the exemption, the contractor must provide you with an exemption form for each of the workers on the job. One form will not cover all of the workers.
Why should I require a manufacturer warranty and inspections too?	A contractor's warranty is only as good as the contractor's ability to honor it. If you require a manufacturer's warranty as well, you can require the manufacturer's representative to inspect the project at predetermined intervals to assure that procedures are done properly. We recommend the representative inspect the pressure washing, chlorinating and cleaning first, then the surface preparation and bonding sealer, first finished coat, and second finished coat phases. This holds two separate companies responsible for the work and gives you additional comfort that the work is being done according to specifications.
What is the best way to set up the "draw schedule" for work completed?	Action Painting Services compartmentalizes the project into predefined sections. Draws are made when each section is completed to your satisfaction all the way through to the finish coat. This allows you to see finished phases and avoid nearing the end of the project to find the contractor has insufficient funds to properly complete the project. By compartmentalizing and requiring the contractor to complete phases from beginning to end, you can better gauge what you're paying for.
How can I be sure that the finished project is what I expected?	Once the contract is signed, request the contractor to complete a sample wall a small section that is representative of all or most of the project surfaces.