Painting your house?

Thinking about painting the exterior of your home?

Well, before you do anything let us give you a few pointers!

Deciding to revamp your home by painting the exterior can be a big decision. Choosing colors, making sure its done in the right season and most importantly making sure you find a reputable company. You really have to be careful on that last one, there are some companies that just want to get you in and done to collect a paycheck. However, a reputable company will go over everything that needs to be done prior to, as well as timing. Summer’s are always the best time of year to have something like this done, the hot sunny days make for faster dry times and let me tell you, the faster the house dries, the less imperfections that are likely to pop up (like falling leaves). Another really important part prior to having your home painted is to have your house washed….and we aren’t talking about the inside. It is very important to have a professional come out and wash the exterior of your home prior to any painting on the exterior at least 24hrs in advance.


If you are having your home painted to cover up and mold, mildew and algae then rest assure if not cleaned or not cleaned properly it will start to show through the paint over time. Any reputable painting company will advise you of this prior to. Also, keep in mind you don’t want to have just anyone with a pressure washer come and clean your home. Not only do pressure washer tear out the mortar, but they also don’t get to the root of and kill the issue. This service must be done via a soft wash process and special solutions. Check out the image of this brick court yard before and after. Cleaned via soft washing and the proper solutions.



Truly a day and night difference as you can see and now ready to be painted! So be careful out there when starting your home improvement journey, and always do your research!

Until next time!






Location: Houston, TX, USA

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