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House Painting Tips

Periodically, the exterior surfaces of your home need to be repainted by an Orlando house painter in order to keep the home properly maintained and looking great. We understand that an exterior repainting project can seem time-consuming, and you may even think that it would disrupt your regular life. There are multiple steps that can be taken to reduce the time required while still producing the impressive results that you want to see on your home.

 

exterior repainting project

Choose a Similar or Darker Paint Color

DARKER PAINT COLOR

Some homeowners want to brighten their home’s exterior by choosing a lighter color, but you may save a considerable amount of time when you choose a similar or darker shade of paint. When you choose a lighter shade of paint, the entire surface area will need to be primed. In some cases, multiple layers of paint will also need to be applied over the primer. However, when you choose a paint color that is similar to or darker than the existing color, only select areas will need to be primed. This may include areas where bare wood is showing. After all, while primer can be used to prepare the surface for a different shade of paint, it also is necessary to prepare raw wood to accept paint.

Power Wash the Surface

Power Washing

Before spot-priming the surface, however, the exterior of the home needs to be power washed. Over time, loose dirt and other debris can accumulate on the surface. This debris can cause paint to be applied unevenly, and it can even cause paint to peel off soon after it is applied. While there are other ways to wash your home’s exterior before applying a fresh coat of paint, power washing is one of the fastest and easiest methods available. Be aware that you should not attempt to power wash the surface on your own. The intensity of the stream and the distance between the nozzle and the home must be carefully adjusted to avoid unnecessary damage to your siding, fascia and other surfaces.

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Prepare the Material

Material Preparation

Another important step to take before painting the home is to prepare the material. Scraping away peeling paint and even replacing areas that have wood rot or other types of damage are important steps to take. In addition, caulk may need to be applied between separations or gaps between the siding slats and other components. This step ensures that the paint can be applied smoothly and evenly to give you the professional results that you desire. It also protects the home from potential damage, such as from wood and pests.

Spray Large Surface Areas

Because your goal is to complete the exterior painting project as soon as possible without sacrificing the quality of results that we generate, the efficient application of paint is necessary. While some companies apply paint by hand with a roller, spray application is a more efficient method what we use to cover large surfaces of the exterior. While this saves time, it also applies paint smoothly and evenly. Rollers and brushes may be used to apply paint to smaller areas and around windows and other features.

As you can see, there are many steps that can affect how efficiently paint is applied to your home. While you want the painting project to be completed quickly, you also want impressive results that you can be proud of. We are dedicated to providing you with the process and results that you desire, and we employ exceptional techniques throughout the project to ensure exceptional results with an efficient process. Regardless of the size of your home, rest assured that you can enjoy the fast, quality results that you desire.

“Thorough surface prep, combined with high quality paint, applied at manufacturers specified thickness is key to a high quality paint job that will keep your home protected & looking good for many years longer than the average paint job.” -William Paisley/Painting Contractor

CUSTOMER SATISFACTION & BEYOND IS OUR #1 GOAL

  • Paisley Painting is reliable, reasonable, and does an excellent job! William is friendly and professional, and he goes above and beyond to do a great job!


    Carla, P. - Winter Springs
  • I give Wiliam & his crew 5 stars for service excellence, affordability, & a beautiful paint job.


    Rhoda, J. - Orlando
  • William made painting the exterior of my home easy. He led me through the process with the HOA, and he completed the job professionally and quickly. Thank you!


    Edward R. - Orlando
  • Work completed as promised. Painters were very patient with my wife. A couple of small errors but nothing I cannot live with. Mike's help with the use of colors was extremely helpful. I would definitely hire them again


    Erick, B. - Oviedo
  • Great feedback when I had questions or issues. Very respectful and diligent crew. The quality of work was outstanding for the price. Paisley painting is also a veteran friendly company! Thank You!!


    Ralph V.
  • William and his team are great. We selected paint color and he was out a few days later to pressure wash and then painted the house a day after. Great quality for the price. Our house looks brand new.


    Eric C.
  • Paisley Painting brought our house back to life! We are so pleased! The neighbors and passersby have all been complimenting the results of the paint job. HIGHLY recommened Paisley Painting.


    Kathy M.
  • We just got our exterior trim and walls done by paisley painting and are very impressed with the quality of work . William did a great job of keeping us updated on the progress and timelines and went above and beyond in several areas to make sure the house was done right. I would highly


    Perry N. in Sanford, FL
  • Extremely happy with our Paisley Painting experience! William was very professional and accommodating. The work was performed efficiently and the house looks great. I would definitely recommend Paisley Painting.


    Adrian M. in Kissimmee, FL
  • Efficient and neat. Each person had a job to do and they worked as a team. I would recommend them.


    Christine C. in Orlando, FL
  • The proposal was clear, specific and comprehensive. Requesting no deposit was a clincher for me.


    Alvin C. in Orlando, FL
  • Very Professional - Timely; Nice job


    Homeowner in Orlando, FL
  • Very professional--his word is his bond--great work---


    Pacy J. in Winter Park, FL
  • Great job clean up was completed


    Cathy K. in Orlando, FL
  • He is very professional, and does a great job. I highly recommend him.


    Rummel W.
  • I am happy to recommend Paisley Painting to any of my clients. I have known and worked with the company for over 15 years and have always been pleased with the level of knowledge and service provided!


    Karen Johnson
  • Had Paisley Painting paint our home this week, and they were absolutely amazing! Very professional, fairly priced, detailed, and extremely friendly. Great communication from start to finish. They make a very comfortable experience for the consumer! Will definitely use Paisley again!


    Mike Chandler
  • William, you can now add me to your list of happy customers. The color on the door and shutters looks great and all the other minor fixes were completed to my satisfaction. The guys were very respectful and did a great paint job.


    Mabel Ring
  • Equipment very well painting company with full trained employee, , affordable price , honestly owner, friendly worker. done very wonderful job for my house today, will recommend to anyone need painting.


    stock007usa
  • Thanks Paisley Painting! I love how amazing the exterior paint job that William's team completed on my house looks! I would definitely recommend.


    Lora Gregg
  • Had Paisley Painting paint our home this week, and they were absolutely amazing! Very professional, fairly priced, detailed, and extremely friendly. Great communication from start to finish. They make a very comfortable experience for the consumer! Will definitely use Paisley again!


    Mike Chandler
  • We are so happy with how our house looks. William really goes the extra mile to make sure his customers are satisfied. He did a great job!


    Dorothy Keller
  • Extremely happy with our Paisley Painting experience! William was very professional and accommodating. The work was performed efficiently and the house looks great. I would definitely recommend Paisley Painting.


    Adrian MacAdam
  • Wow!! Thank you, Mr. Paisley, and company for a Job well done: in every aspect a top notch professional company of which we are most grateful to have found for our home exterior painting. The attention to all details without compromise


    Carlos Ramos
  • I highly recommend William and Paisley Painting! I have used them for several painting projects around my home. They are trustworthy, the pricing is always fair and the quality of work superb! I will definitely use them again.


    Traci Lebeda
  • William painted nearly the entire interior of our home. Not only were his rates very competitive, he did a wonderful job! I have referred him to others who were pleased as well. I recommend him and would use him again in the future.


    Jillayne Lazeration
  • Such incredible painters! We were VERY happy with Paisley Painting! Fairly priced and super friendly!


    Melanie Chandler
  • Paisley Painting has done several projects for me and I have been very pleased with the results! The job is scheduled, they arrive on time, and are very professional! I would highly recommend them and will continue to use them when I need a quick response and quality work.


    Karen Johnson
  • I have used and recommended William Paisley for 20+ plus years. His knowledge through experience makes him my go to contractor for all my painting needs. It is without hesitation I highly recommend Paisley Painting.


    John King
  • I have and will continue to recommend Paisley Painting. I was very pleased with the exterior house painting they did for me. Very professional, on time, finished a day early...what's not to like?


    Lyn Conrad
  • From the start William was great to work with! He took his time with me, and answered all my questions! The team was professional, thorough, and went above and beyond my expectations!


    Philip Kotler
  • William Paisley's meeting with us and subsequent proposal were most helpful, removing from us all concerns about such an extensive project as the painting of our home. We are confident that the final result will reflect the same excellence.


    Michael Combs
  • I give William and his crew 5 stars for service excellence, affordability, & a beautiful paint job. I highly recommend Paisley Painting!


    James Taylor
  • Very professional, excellent quality of workmanship. He always returned calls and emails. Work was completed as quoted and within time frame. I would highly recommend Paisley Painting LLC!!


    Happy Customer
  • Excellent job and great crew. Couldn't have asked for s better transaction!! Thank you thumtack!


    Kim S
  • Paisley painting was significantly lower in cost than their competitors and did an outstanding job painting our house.


    Jonathan D
  • Awsome job! VERY happy. We will use them again!!!


    Casey H
  • Full house painted and all exterior doors, gutters, down spouts. Started on given date, exceptional crew to work with Suggest people write down any agreement to items agreed to that are not on bid and have it signed by Mr. Paisley. It prevents any possibility of communication errors.


    Bernard H
  • We had a great experience with Paisley Painting. Very professional, very clean and orgainized. I would highly recommend this company for any painting job you have.


    Cynthia M
  • We had a great experience with Paisley Painting. Very professional, very clean and orgainized. I would highly recommend this company for any painting job you have.


    Cynthia M
  • We found them to be timely & professional. We were pleased with the results.


    Ginger M.
  • I had my Aunt's home exterior painted and they were prompt and professional remotely for me, due to my schedule and only had some time changes due to weather. They came back for some touch up's without delay or excuses, which you don't find today. This is why it is easy to recommend them.


    Lary C
  • Equipment very well painting company with full trained employee, affordable price , honestly owner, friendly worker. done very wonderful job for my house today, will recommend to anyone need painting


    Mike P
  • Great job! Excellent communication and friendly staff.


    Michelle C.
  • Great job. He was very communicative and let me know exactly when the paint job would be happening. He was also up front about the entire cost of the job from the beginning and his guys were very hard workers. My exterior paint job looks amazing!


    Lora G.
  • Excellent service and results. There were two minor issues with paint color but William handled it like a pro.


    Vincent C
  • Paisley Painting came when promised. They were very professional prepped the entire area, painted and details. I was very satisified and will be using them again in the future.


    Tammy A.
  • Outstanding Communication.....


    Linda A.
  • Very professional, amazing work, fair price. Planning on having them back to paint the interior.


    DJ N.
  • We love the look of our newly painted home. Mr Paisley made picking the colors easy! They did a very good job. We would recommend them for any painting job you may have!


    MaryJane
  • We love the look of our newly painted home. Mr Paisley made picking the colors easy! They did a very good job. We would recommend them for any painting job you may have!


    MaryJane