exteRIOR PAINTING
Preparation is Everything!
Lions Gate Painting: Bring your home to life
Welcome to the exterior painting services of Lions Gate Painting, where we bring life back to your home with our exceptional painting services. Our professional and experienced team of painters is dedicated to providing you with the highest quality exterior painting services in Richmond, Delta, North Vancouver, West Vancouver, Surrey, and Langley.
We understand the importance of your home’s exterior appearance, and that’s why we use only the finest quality paint and materials to ensure a long-lasting and beautiful finish. We take pride in our attention to detail, and we are committed to providing a stress-free and seamless experience from start to finish. Our team of experts will work closely with you to create a customized plan that meets your specific needs and preferences.
At Lions Gate Painting, we believe in delivering more than just a paint job. We are dedicated to providing exceptional customer service, and we always go the extra mile to ensure complete satisfaction with every project we undertake. We use only the best equipment and tools to deliver a flawless finish that will stand the test of time. Our team of skilled painters is trained to handle all types of exterior surfaces, from wood and stucco to brick and stone, ensuring a perfect and seamless finish every time.
In addition to exterior painting, we also offer a variety of other services, including interior painting, drywall repair, and power washing. Our goal is to be your one-stop-shop for all your painting and renovation needs, providing you with the convenience of a full-service solution.
Don’t settle for just any exterior painting company. Trust the experts at Lions Gate Painting to bring your home to life with a fresh coat of paint. Contact us today at 604-603-7187 to schedule a consultation, and let us show you why we are the leading exterior painting company in Richmond, Delta, North Vancouver, West Vancouver, Surrey, and Langley.
Painting exteriors in the lower mainland is one of the best places in Canada. This is due to the fact that we have an extended painting season. ( Apr – Oct), our climate is very temperate with low humidity and very little rain in the summer. Typically paint will start breaking down in 5 to 20 years depending on the quality of the paint. Your house is your biggest investment you need to take care of it!
Contracts/insurance/WCB
Do your homework!!!
Professional Painting Companies will provide you with a written contract do not go ahead without a copy of the signed contract. Ensure company has liability insurance and up to date WCB.
Painting
Spray Painting
Spray Painting is one of the most commonly used practises in the application of paint. THIS IS NOT FOR THE AMATUER! A professional knows how to select the correct pressure, overlap, paint thickness due to conditions of siding and weather. Although this process uses 30% more paint and the preparation is longer this process is measureably quicker.
Brush/Roller Painting
Brush/Roller is most commonly used inside in the lower mainland. This process is quite a bit more labor intensive and is usually a quite expensive process. It is best used on wood siding or hardy plank.
Hybrid Painting
Hybrid is spray painting with a painter following closely behind with a roller.(backrolling) This allows the quickness of spraying and the person rolling is ensuring the paint is coverage is even. This process should be used by more companies. It is a still quite quicker than brushing and rolling.
Trim/Doors
Trim/Doors there are typically 3 types of paint and it is really the customers preference. All 3 paints perform well but do remember the higher the sheen the better performance of the paint. First is pearl/satin more like a strong eggshell shine. Semi-Gloss this is the most commonly used as it is very tough, cleans well and resists weather. Gloss is usually used for very high traffic area doors/trim as it is near bullet proof.
Touch Ups/Customer Review
One thing to remember houses are big so on most houses there will be a few touchups mostly from ladders doing the trim or the odd miss and these are usually done on the last day. A professional painter is contiuously walking around the house examining it to look for touch up through out the job and are usually all spotted and noted. Customer walk throughs are done to make sure everything was done in accordance to the job contract and to point out areas of concern to the customer.
Paint Quality
Most paint suppliers have many types of paint from contractor grades to high performance grades. My advice is to stay away from the lower quality paints. Most good paints will last up to 20 years if prepared correctly.
Coating
Coats do make a difference. Most exterior paints dry and are ready to recoat in 2 to 3 hours. This adds to the depthness of color and the longevity of the paint.
Preparation
Clean, clean, clean.
The first step of painting is to ensure the surfaces are clean. This will aid in the the paint’s adherence and add to its longevity. A biodegradeable/natural cleaner should be used to ensure that plants and furniture are not stained. A professional washing company will clean your house and not try to remove paint.
Scraping, Caulking, Priming and repairs.
Any loose paint must be removed prior to painting. Once removed all areas with exposed bare wood must be primed with an oil-based primer. Caulking of gaps or joints in fascia boards around windows and doors is inspected and repaired if needed. Drop sheets/plastic to cover ground and plants.
