Wednesday, May 25, 2011

Exterior Painting

Now is the time to start your  exterior painting projects.  Here is a list of some projects.
  •  Decks 
    • Decks can be power washed, sanded, stained and sealed.
  • Exterior Doors & Casings
    •  Exterior doors and casings should be sanded to remove loose paint.
    • Prime with an exterior oil based primer 
    • Repair with Bondo spot filler where paint has broken away
    • Prime again over Bondo, making certain primer is dry before apply final coat of exterior latex of oil paint.
    • Sofit & Fascia 
      •  Power wash the surface. 
      • Repair or replace all loose boards
      •  Prime bare wood with an exterior oil primer (different surfaces require different preparations. Be sure to check with your quality paint store  or paint representative the preparation that is best for your surface.)
      •  Apply finish coat of exterior latex
    • Wood Fences
      •  Power wash to remove old stain and dirt  
      •  Allow fence to dry
      •  Apply one or two coats of latex stain
    •  Patio Furniture
      •  Sand and repair all surfaces
      •  If previously painted, treat it as though you were preparing an exterior door casing
      •  If stained, apply two coats of latex or oil stain.
      • Applying a sealer coat is optional.
    • Cement Drive and Walkways
      •  Painting, resurfacing, and sealing  cement should be done by a professional.
      • Wrought Iron Fences
        • Remove all rust
        • Prime rusted area with a rust inhibiter
        • Apply two coats  exterior oil paint
      If you have any questions concerning the products to use or how to apply them contact your quality paint store or call us.

            Saturday, May 14, 2011

            Steel & Metal Door Preparation

            This week we received a request to woodgrain a steel door.   Much like the commercial doors we did  for the Presbyterian Church in Logan,Utah, this door will be color matched to the interior cherry wood finish.  This door will be much easier because the interior crash bar will be removed for the woodgraining process.  This steel door is solid--no custom windows
             
            Custom Steel Doors of the 
            Presbyterian Church,
            Logan, UT



            Single Steel Door to be Woodgrained.

            The woodgraining process is basically the same for interior or exterior doors. However, there are always unexpected challenges in painting or woodgraining a door.   It takes two or three days to finish the doors, depending on  the weather or application process.


            • Any dents or imperfections will be covered by a thin coat of Bondo.
            • The bondo will be allowed to dry then lightly sanded.
            • Several thin coats will be applied until the imperfections are smooth.
            • The sanding dust will be brushed off and cleaned off with a dust tac cloth.
            Undercoating
            Final Coat
            • A final color coat will be made and the grain will be hand drawn. 
            • A clear coat sealant will be added to add durability to the door.