Do I need to replace all my Georgia-Pacific or Louisiana-Pacific siding before an exterior painting of my home?
Quick answer is ‘Not necessarily’. Many contractors will encourage you to replace all the siding on the house when quoting on an exterior painting project. You can however, replace individual pieces of siding or sections of wood siding without having to replace all of it. Usually the lower siding boards get the most weather. They […]
FAQs on Pressure Washing the Exterior of your Home
Does pressure washing a house with bleach hurt my flowers and shrubs? Generally if the shrubs are rinsed with clear water before and after bleaching there is no damage to trees or shrubs. Flowers will be nipped and turn brown. This generally does not kill the flower – maybe just the delicate petals. Shrubbery is rarely […]
How can I tell when my house needs painting?
Does my house need painting? The indicators will be mildew starting to appear on the exterior painted surfaces. If you have the house pressure washed and cleaned and the mildew comes back in six months, you are probably ready to be repainted. Once the coating has weathered for a number of years the mildew resistance […]
Tips for caulking the exterior of your home
The places on the exterior of the house that need careful caulking before painting would be the fascia board joints of the overhang. Particularly at the corners where they are mitered together. Also any butt joints and joints at the peak of diagonal fascia boards. The next place would be the soffits or the plywood underneath […]
10 Things you need to know when painting your house
These are the 10 things you need to know when painting your house: Insurance for peace of mind: The last thing you want is for a contractor to get hurt while working in your home and claim you are liable. Don’t cut corners, go with a reputable contractor who has the right coverage for his team AND […]
Get a complete carpentry checklist with your painting estimate
How do you inspect the exterior carpentry before applying exterior paint? A good and thorough carpentry estimate and inspection requires two things: attention to detail (this requires experience and knowledge) patience to estimate properly (this requires discipline and a desire to do great work) A good carpentry inspection is done by physically touching all the areas […]
How do you pressure wash a house?
You need to have a pressure washer that has 3500 to 4000 PSI and 50 feet of pressure washing hose. A long wand attached to the end of the pressure washing gun is helpful, and an assortment of tips. A 5 gallon bucket, eye goggles to protect your eyes and a safety hat are also […]
How can I find a trustworthy home improvement contractor?
Mike’s Home Improvement of Marietta has the reputation of being trustworthy, honest, and fair. We follow certain principles that we feel are critical for our clients to feel secure. These principles are basically to tell the truth, at all times act with fairness & simple kindness, and to always go the extra mile. Our reputation is to […]
Reliable Painting Contractor Marietta
Need a Painting Contractor Marietta? If you’re in Marietta or the metro Atlanta area and it’s time to spruce up the paint job, look no further than Mike’s Painting and Flooring for quality, dependable work. You’ll be pleased with our prompt, courteous crews, and you’ll see that they take great pride in quality workmanship. Be […]
Your Hometown Marietta Painters!
Mike’s Painting & Flooring: Your Hometown Marietta Painters! Are you looking for reliable, professional painting services in Marietta? Are you tired of dealing with contractors who disappoint you with delays and deceitful extra charges? When it comes to Marietta painters, the clear choice is Mike’s Painting & Flooring. With over 20 years of experience around […]