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Do I need mildewcide in my paint?

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Why should I add mildewcide to my exterior paint?

Yes, there is a mildewcide that is exceptional and gives years of resistance to mildew.

There is a vast difference in mildewcides as far as their effectiveness.

Quality paint comes from the factory with 1% mildewcide.  That is helpful and usually gets 4 years or so before you start to see mildew buildup on your home

In government testing of mildewcides based on a good, fair, poor, rating there is only one mildewcide that received a good rating.  MX3 made by the M1 Company is the best out there.  It is the only one that scored a good rating.  All the rest scored fair or poor.  This product is also environmentally friendly.

We add MX3 to every gallon of exterior paint we use and see most of all our clients’ home mildew free or only a very light build up after eight years.

The advantage of using this mildewcide for the homeowner is it is unlikely that they will have to pressure wash the house between paintings.  This, of course, saves the cost of pressure washing the house.

How can I recycle or get rid of old paint?

There are two fairly easy ways to dispose of old paint cans.  It’s not too difficult but takes a few minutes to do.

1.  If your city does not have a day they set aside for disposal of paint products then there is a good solution and you don’t have to wait for the yearly date.

If you will open the can, usually it’s a partial gallon of paint, add kitty litter and stir the kitty litter into the paint, leave the top off, and let it dry.  Don’t skimp on the amount of kitty litter because the paint must be dry solid.  Replace the lid and set out for your garbage.  In most cities this is a legal and appropriate way to dispose of old paint.

 

2.  The second method is to spread out newspapers on your pine straw areas and pour the paint out on the newspaper and let it dry.  When it’s finished drying, simply roll up the newspaper and put out for your garbage man.

Always remember to reuse if possible.  If the paint is still good, do not dispose of it, it can be used as touchup paint.

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What your neighbors are saying

Mike’s team was great. We had a very large project consisting of some carpentry and repainting the entire house. From start to finish they impressed me with their attention to detail and just overall work. Highly recommend.

Paul Ettari

May 20, 2019

I couldn't have asked for more. From the estimate to completion, Mike and his crew were top notch and professional. I just needed a few rooms painted but his price was fair and everything went according to plan. I recommend Mike's Painting to anyone looking for someone you can trust to do a job well done.

Laura French

June 17, 2015

Mike and his crew were FANTASTIC. We called him, gave him the scope of the work, he gave us a very reasonable estimate on the spot, and had the crew start the project the following week. They painting my entire 2200 sq ft. house in TWO DAYS. Very efficient, quality work. I'd hire them again in a heartbeat! Mike was always very clear, patient, and nice. Best painters in Marietta, GA

Danny Magal

Mar 30, 2019

Excellent service from start to finish. They replaced the drywall in my kitchen ceiling that has removed due to a water leak. They also repainted the ceiling and replaced the light fixture. It took them less than two hours to complete the entire job. Work area was clean and looked like nothing ever happened. Thank you!

Linda Frickey

Oct 17, 2018

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