Why we power wash before painting Before we begin any painting project, big or small, we power wash the surface. When painting anything, you never want to paint a dirty surface. Power washing stucco Power washing a stucco home is different than power washing any other type of exterior surface. Unfortunately, stucco can easily be […]
Why are there dark spots in the wood? As wood ages and weathers over many years, it tends to develop dark or black spots on its surface. Some of these spots may never lighten up, but it’s always good to try to remove as many as possible! How to use the pressure washer When power […]
How to use Deck Brite to keep your wooden structures shining Wolman™ DeckBrite is a product used to get rid of dark spots in wood, and even out its tone. To prepare it, all you need to do is add water. Before you do, however, remember to read the instructions! Before applying DeckBrite, make sure […]
Remember: overspray and paint drips are a painter’s worst nightmare! Here’s how we mask baseboards to avoid getting unwanted paint on them. Materials you’ll need We always use a 3M masker, 1″ tape and 6″ masking paper. We set up the tape and masking paper in the masker so that we’re able to mask one […]
How to mask a ceiling before painting, and why it’s a good idea Before we begin painting any interior walls in our clients’ home, we always mask the ceiling. Why? Like with most painting projects, we do this to avoid overspray and to achieve perfectly straight lines! To mask a ceiling, we like to use […]
What is a Trex Deck? Trex Decks are composite decks made from recycled material. They’re a great alternative to wood decks, as they look great and require little maintenance! How do I clean paint that’s dripped onto my Trex Deck? When painting the exterior of your home, it’s possible to accidentally stain your deck with […]
Why a clean paint sprayer is essential Airless paint sprayers are one of the most important pieces of equipment for a painter. Unfortunately, they can also break down easily if not taken care of properly. One of the most important things to do in order to avoid issues with your sprayer is to clean it […]
Overspray is bound to happen – scrape it off! When painting the siding around your windows, it’s very common to get some overspray or paint drips onto the exterior of the windows. If this happens, don’t worry – there’s a safe, easy way to clean it up! Grab your paint scraper with a four-inch blade […]
Paint on cement + power washer = mistake! Let’s admit it: it’s easy to spill paint sometimes! It’s bound to happen. If you ever spill or drip paint onto cement, your first instinct might be to grab the power washer and blast it off. A word of warning – don’t try this! Spraying wet paint […]
Why Lift Off? Peak Pro Painting trusts Lift Off for all of our paint-removal needs. Lift Off is a latex-based paint removal product. From our experience, Lift Off is the most effective brand for removing paint from many different surfaces: flagstone, cement, windows, siding, wood, metal, even roofs! When used properly, Lift Off rarely (if […]
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