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Exterior Painting

Exterior Painting The Season is here and soon exterior painting will begin.  Before any exterior painting is performed, there are necessary measures to be taken to ensure a long lasting paint job. Preparation    It is important that the surface area is properly prepared prior to application of any paint.  The first step is to begin with a clean surface. You don't want any contaminants that will later cause issues with the new paint job.  The Paint Bros takes the necessary steps to ensure everything is done properly without rushing through the job.   After a clean surface area, it is critical to patch any holes or cracks.  In some cases,  you will need to sand or scrape peeling paint.  Again, you want to give attention to all the detail areas that need repair.  This process will aid against moisture buildup in areas that can potentially cause your newly painted home to fail.  There are many products on the market that assist with moisture blocking and peeling.  This would be the b

How to caulk siding

How to caulk siding Caulking Home Siding  Properly preparing and choosing the right products is crucial to the lifespan of any project.  If the foundation is not setup properly, your project will ultimately fail prematurely.  There are no shortcuts.      Preparation is the foundation The key here is to prepare the site for new caulking.  The old caulking has to be removed entirely to make the proper adhesion between the boards. As you can see in the photograph (right) the previous caulking began to fail.  According to the homeowner, the previous painter performed the job about 2 years prior to our arrival. What type of caulking do I use?  The correct type of caulking will save money, although it may cost a little more, it will be worth it.  For exterior, you want to use a caulking that is rated for your project and the materials being caulked. For example, you wouldn't use a kitchen and bath caulking to seal the exterior siding of the home.   The Paint Bros in Grants Pass prefers

How to remodel any kitchen

Kitchen Remodeling  How to do it right the first time There are so many variables involved with a kitchen remodeling project.  If you are a weekend warrior, there are a few things to keep in mind to ensure it all goes as planned.  To Start, you will want a durable finish for your kitchen cabinets and drawers.  However, before you go any further, you need to plan!  Do you have a budget ?  You would be surprised how many people I meet and their budget is not realistic with the expectation.  This is not meant to offend anyone.  There is a budget for ever type of project.  You as the homeowner need to decide how much or how little you want to spend.   Full remodel or partial ? Kitchen Island - Full Remodel Project A full remodel includes a demolition of an existing kitchen.  You may decide to rearrange the existing floorplan of your kitchen.  You might decide to add an island or more cabinets.  An average kitchen remodeling can start from $3000 - $60,000 + .  This is why planning is cruc