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​How to Waterproof

12/31/2017

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Waterproofing in Jacksonville
Did you know that commercial painters can help waterproof your home? It doesn’t matter if it is brand new or one that has stood the test of time. Water has several negative aspects to damaging your house and property. To ensure your home/building is waterproofed, have a licensed painting contractor carry out an inspection to assess your needs. The scope of work will essentially involve applying a waterproof coating to the exterior.
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​How will they go about it?
Jacksonville waterproofing contractors have many different ways of treating the exterior of your home to prevent water or moisture from getting inside. Waterproofing also has an insulating effect. This can help with energy savings. After all, there is no way the warmth or cold can escape from your home. Most commercial painting contractors understand that painting the outside surfaces with a specialized waterproofing paint is the way to seal the house.

But just how do commercial painters ensure they do a professional job in the shortest time possible? Efficiency is paramount! Before starting any painting job, they ensure they do the following:
  • Planning and making a timetable for the work. Rarely will you see a painting contractor just jump on the job from the get-go? They will split the work into sections based on such features as bays, lintels, parapets, window frames, and down pipes.
  • Painting one section at a time. Of course, they will pick out one section of the work, finish it up before going to the next. With time, a job that seemed daunting becomes very manageable.
  • Never waterproofing in hot sunlight. They want to prevent water-proofing paints from drying too quickly. Windy days can also be problematic as they cause a high rate of moisture loss leading to fast drying. Also, waterproofing coatings dry slower, so impending rain can be a threat. 
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It should be noted, a waterproofing professionals use many types of high-performance coatings for waterproofing; the most common are elastomeric latex coatings. These modern coatings have many advantages. See more about elastomerics....There is always a masonry sealer that is used first, to enhance the finish coating results. This is a great way to make the porous external walls of your building completely waterproof. It creates a silicone barrier that goes into the tiny porous holes to block out any moisture. Rain will pound but only roll over the surfaces without saturating them.

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Blake Hanover is an accomplished writer for the painting and waterproofing industry. His writing and illustrations can be found all across the globe. The knowledge and expertise he brings to the trade has allowed for several breakthrough methods to be developed primarily from his findings.

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How to Correctly Prepare Metal for Paint

12/24/2017

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Have you noticed more and more metal buildings are going up here in Jacksonville and all of Florida, on every corner? Building or using metal for exterior applications offers value and maintenance advantages. Even if it's not a building, metal for exterior purposes doesn't rot and if finished properly, lasts for many years. Preparing for a metal painting job? Surfaces that are mostly metal, require a certain method of preparation. It is important that your painting contractor carries out proper steps to ensure the quality and longevity of the coating.
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This shouldn’t be rushed. Failure to do proper preparation while painting metal, will lead to failure of the finish and the paint job becoming a total disaster. Many Commercial painters in Jacksonville understand this. That’s why you should expect them to go through the following preparation steps:
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​Cleaning The Surfaces
Painters in Jacksonville, Florida know that they must rid metal surfaces of grease, grime and rust before applying rust inhibiting primer. We like marine primers such as ProCryl from Sherwin Williams. And new metal may need to be neutralized. However, clean painted surfaces may only require some de-glossing of the surface with sandpaper or 000 SOS to remove the sheen. Persistent dirt can be removed by washing surfaces with a mild detergent solution. That’s when a painting contractor’s can use the years of knowledge to your benefit.
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​Removing Loose & Peeling Paint
The basic rule for house painting is to never paint over old peeling paint. It can be removed by scraping, sanding or applying a “bonder”. The painting company will come with all the people required to do this job. The alternative method is to use power tools such as sanders/grinders to easily and quickly get rid of the paint. However, painters in Jacksonville, Florida use this method sparingly on metal as it scratches or polishes metal surfaces resulting in paint adhesion problems.
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​Removing Rust
Before painting metal, commercial painters with experience first ensure that they check for rust. After all, rust will not allow the paint to properly adhere to the surface and cause more problems down the road. A good painting contractor will clean rusted surfaces using a wire brush or sand paper to clean off any loose particles. Then embark on converting the rust back to metal!They will then follow it up with the application of a rust converter then a rust inhibitor primer.
​Repairing Small Holes & Dents
Metal surfaces are bound to have small holes and dents. Most painters handle this problem by sanding the area until they reach the bare metal surface. They follow that up by applying a mixture of a degreaser for cleaning. The dents and holes are then filled with an epoxy-based composite. If the holes are big, then the epoxy filer is applied to the edge of the holes and dents. The painting contractor then cuts a piece of fiberglass, slightly smaller than the hole or dent, and presses it into the filler. Further epoxy is applied to it for smoother results.
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​Priming The Surface
Be careful using a water-based primer on metal surfaces, very few are adequate. If the moisture seeps through, it can cause rust and the paint to peel off within weeks. Pro Painters use either rust converters or galvanized metal primers when working with metal. A rust converter will prevent the rust from recurring and it makes a rusted surface easier to paint. Galvanized primer is made of aluminum and works by allowing paint from adhering to the surface. Other commercial painters use iron oxide or zinc chromate primers.

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Choosing thе rіght painting contractor who understands how to paint metal and the harsh Florida climate will offer great value! This enhances and protects your buildings and save you headaches. Call Pro Color Painting 904-451-3169

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Commercial Painting – Waterproofing Maintenance

12/19/2017

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Commercial Deferred Maintenance
​When you think of fасіlіtу or commercial building mаіntеnаnсе, some may not consider, the long list of tasks associated with the upkeep and preservation. Without regular maintenance and proper exterior cleaning a myriad of costly problems can occur to a commercial building. Mаіntаіnіng thе cosmetic appeal as well as the structure itself is paramount. In addition to avoiding costly neglect issues; keeping things maintained, looking fresh and clean benefits patrons, employees and tenants.

 A wеll planned fасіlіtу раіntіng ѕсhеdulе саn revitalize the aesthetic condition and іnсrеаѕе overall value of commercial buildings and retail shopping centers, etc.

If уоu hаvеn't уеt surmised, thаt power washing exterior surfaces is mandatory in the Jacksonville, Florida's climate. High humidity, blistering sun and heavy rainfall can wreak havoc on a facility's exterior. Power washing every 12-18 months prolongs the life of finishes, deters unsightly mildew and algae growths.


Do you have wood trim or siding on your exterior? If so, staining, sealing or раіntіng wооd ѕurfасеѕ is essential to preserving its integrity. Temperature fluctuations, UV light and moisture will cause the wood to crack and split over time, usually starting at the ends or joints. Setting up a regular painting maintenance plan can save on the rising costs of wood repairs.
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With the elimination of lead based paints; today's staining/painting technology most commonly last 5-10 уеаrѕ for еxроѕеd woodwork, so if уоur facility is not on a fіvе-уеаr rераіntіng schedule, thе protective measures are not being maintained.
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One of the first steps is to Inspect your commercial facility. A thorough іnѕресtіоn will show where dеtеrіоrаtion is starting to occur. This is important as to plan and schedule the scope of work. Tell tale signs will show as splits/cracks in wood; fading, cracking, chalking on stucco; rust, fading on metal. When these are present, the maintenance time frame is way past due and the cumbersome repair process must begin. The worst areas will always be where рrоlоngеd dіrесt sun, wаtеr retention аnd аrеаѕ thаt are always ѕhаdеd.

​Always use the highest quality paint your budget will allow. These provide much bеttеr соvеrаgе, are mоrе durable аnd wіll have better color retention over time. Yоur commercial structures ѕhоuld be оn a 5 уеаr раіntіng plan and a 12-18 month power washing schedule аѕ a gеnеrаl guіdеlіnе. An evaluation will dictate the perfect schedule for your building.
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Commercial Maintenance

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Choosing thе rіght painting contractor who understands water-proofing and the harsh Florida climate will offer great value! We can develop a scope and schedule that’s most efficient for your commercial facility. This will greatly enhance and protect the condition of your buildings and save you headaches. Call Pro Color Painting 904-451-3169

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    Pro Color Painting is a top-rated Jacksonville, FL painting contractor. Offering painting and water-proofing in Florida for over 28 years.

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