Our Process
A Luxury & Professional Project From Start To Finish
Phase 1 – Protecting The Area
- Identify areas receiving the application.
- Protect all areas not receiving the application.
- Windows and trim are masked off with 1-inch painter’s tape and covered with plastic sheeting.
- Cabinets are taped off and covered.
- Flooring is covered with a plastic sheeting and taped as close to the wall as possible.
Phase 2 – Planning and Preparation
- Removal of items.
- Remove fixtures, switch covers, and outlet covers.
- Any fixture covering a portion of a surface to receive application will be removed.
- Removing these items prevents paint and other sealants from getting on them. It also allows you to paint behind the covers, leaving a clean look.
- Surface preparation.
- All surfaces receiving an application will be thoroughly cleaned, addressing any dirt, grime, mildew, or loose paint, and ensuring proper adhesion of the material.
- Repair imperfections.
- Patching
- Filling nail holes and cracks with spackle or patching compound.
- Sanding
- Sanding ensures paint adheres properly and creates a smooth, attractive finish. Fine-grit sanding prevents cracking or flaking, followed by wiping, drying, and vacuuming to remove dust and debris.
- Patching
Phase 3 – Prime the Surface
- Walls & Ceilings.
- Latex PVA (polyvinyl acetate) wall primer is applied with a spray and back-rolled application, beginning with a “cutting in” technique, creating an outline of the walls with primer.
- Apply the primer, painting in vertical strips, going from top to bottom.
- Finish off by lightly sanding with fine-grit sandpaper, leaving the surface smoother for painting.
Phase 4 – Paint Application
- Walls
- Paint finishes are sprayed and back rolled with a PROMAR 400 Interior Latex Low-Sheen Eg-Shell Enamel.
- Ceilings
- Receive Benjamin Moore Waterborne Ceiling Paint in Ultra Flat Finish.
- Trim
- Finishes…. NEED MORE HERE….
- *To Note
- All areas receiving paint are cleaned thoroughly before receiving the final finish coat.
Phase 5 – Cleaning & Replacement
- Cleaning
- Clothes and soles of shoes are constantly checked for paint so as not to track anywhere in the home.
- All work areas are cleaned of tape, sheeting, and drop clothes, wiped down, and vacuumed.
- Replacement
- All fixtures, switches, and light covers are returned to their original location.
Phase 6 – Final Inspection
- Project manager inspects the finished work.
- Inspections are not held to the end of a project, specifically. We are continuously inspecting throughout the project to ensure every step is completed perfectly. This makes for a seamless final inspection.