Exterior Painting

Whether it's for getting ready to put your house on the market or if you just want a new look, nothing enhances the curb appeal and extends the quality of a house more than a smooth exterior paint job. And we want to provide the best service with suggestions and paint's that are meant to be great on the exterior of your home. Choosing your color's, proper exterior preparation and painting is the best way to increase your home's value and maintain a quality home. That's why here we take extra precaution to make sure any mildew, mold, dirt and peeling paint is removed from the exterior of your home. ​
Power Washing
All houses may have layers of dirt, mildew, algae and/or cobwebs that require removal before the applying any products. Power washing is one of the best essential steps in getting the house ready for exterior painting and is essential in making sure that the paint will adhere properly. Our professional experts will treat your property with a diluted bleach and water solution to assist in killing any mold and mildew. We power wash with the proper cleaners and nozzles this job requires, then allow the time necessary for surfaces to dry properly. We will in no way power wash and paint in the same day.
Priming
With the preparation task completed, your property will have a good and smooth surface prepared for priming. Our painting contractors deal with all uncovered surfaces with top of the class bonding primers which seal the surface and offer a legitimate basis for proper adhesion of the brand new finish-coat products. Bare wood, metallic surfaces, water stains, rust and new carpentry are primed. Plywood surfaces will be primed with a special primer that bridges almost all of the weather cracking that's standard of that material. Under sure conditions, substantially new or weathered wood, our painting contractors might also additionally advise a complete coat of primer.
Scraping and Minor Wood Repair
Loose paint needs to be removed after power washing in order for the paint to adhere effectively and last longer. We do this the old style manner by scraping with our hand's, with knives and wire brushes to eliminate peeling, bubbled, or loose paint. This guarantees a clean and tight surface for painting. Loose boards are nailed down, and our skilled team can take care of most repairs. Here we will constantly clean up the mess when we're done too!
Caulking and Glazing
We caulk seams, joints, cracks, nail holes, and major wooden joints. Any loose glazing is removed and changed so that you can make certain a tight seal and reduce air leaks and moisture access points in susceptible areas. We use siliconized latex caulk on all exterior entrances, structural joints, and wooden windows.
Painting or Staining
​Color samples are encouraged to make sure that you'll like the colors on your house. Our team carries fan decks for you to peruse. Catonsville House Painters uses only premium paints and stains from companies you trust. Any approvals for color adjustments required by Homeowners’ Associations are the duty of the homeowner. The variety of options in painting or staining, the intended use, and a few professionals and cons of every treatment will be explained on the time of your estimate.