Why Exterior Painting Preparation is Crucial

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Placeholder ImageWhy Exterior Painting Preparation is Crucial Here are the reasons you need to prepare ahead of time before you begin exterior painting.

Something that can instantly improve the appearance of your home is a brand new exterior painting project. A new coat of paint will raise the curb appeal your house offers while also giving it a layer of protection against whatever the weather wants to throw at it. Before you paint, though, proper preparation is a necessity. Otherwise, the result of your painting project is going to leave a lot to be desired. Here are the reasons you need to prepare ahead of time before you begin exterior painting.

Your House Will Look Better

Exterior paint has to be exposed to all manners of harsh elements outside. It’s the layer that protects your surfaces from the UV rays of the sun and excess moisture. For maximum protection, a coat of paint has to be completely smooth. To accomplish this, before you paint the surfaces of your house, you have to remove whatever loose paint exists. Painting over loose, cracked, and peeled paint will only hinder the results if you try to paint over them. An uneven coat of paint won’t offer the same looks and protection as a smooth and seamless coat does.

Raise the Longevity of Your Paint

Without preparing your surface ahead of time, a new coat of paint will have a shorter lifespan. Paint needs to be able to stick to smooth surfaces to get the best and longest-lasting results. Not only does this help your house look nicer, but it also means you won’t have to paint your house as often, which means that little bit of preparation ahead of time also puts more money back into your pocket.

Replace Any Damaged Pieces

Preparation before an exterior painting project is also important because you give yourself the chance to address issues that could grow and become worse if they are ignored. As an example, if caulk has gotten old enough and started peeling off, you could have a seam that is left exposed to moisture, resulting in rotting wooden boards.

This won’t get fixed if you simply try to paint over the problem. Instead, you will likely need to replace whatever boards are damaged before painting can begin. This way, your house will remain sturdy and strong.

Save Time & Money

While preparing the surfaces of your house requires more work, more time and money is saved this way. As we mentioned earlier, you’ll have to repaint more frequently if you don’t address problems on your surfaces before painting. This is going to cost you extra materials for each time you repaint, plus you’ll have to spend that extra time actively getting your house painted.

Bringing in help from a professional exterior painting company can be helpful here. Professionals know how to detect problems with existing paint because of the years of experience they have painting people’s homes. They will also come with their own materials, so even though you pay for their services, a professional-quality paint job combined with the money you save on materials still make working with a painting company a smart move.

Contact Albaugh & Sons

Since 2003, Albaugh & Sons, LLC has been dedicated to meeting the fencing, decking, and home remodeling needs of homeowners throughout the greater Frederick area. All of our team members are experienced, well-trained, and committed to exceeding the expectations of every customer.

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Customer Testimonials

We could talk all day about the happy homeowners we’ve provided additions and renovations for, but the real measure of merit lies in customer reviews. See what people are saying about Albaugh & Sons.

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Bonnie
21:41 27 Nov 24
I just want to say this company is the Best.. did my fence and my screened in porch. The guys are professional and just a delight to deal with.. customer service is important.. their prices are reasonable.. I would never use anyone but them.. they do it All too..
Alexander S.
16:32 22 Nov 24
We could not be more pleased with the entire process and outcome of our experience with Albaugh & Sons. From the timely turnaround on coming out to give us an estimate, to the flexibility on adjusting our proposal, and to the quick and professional installation itself. I would highly recommend Albaugh & Sons to anyone in their area of serviceability.
Abby G.
14:50 04 Nov 24
So great to work with. Have had the pleasure of working with both sons who were knowledgeable and courteous. The entire process was easy from estimate to completion of my new deck. Both arrived on time, had my estimate for both deck and basement remodel in a couple of days. Danny, the project manager arrived on time and explained the plans, the work crew were amazing. Old deck demolished and beautiful new composite in its place in less than 2 days. Tiffany, the office manager is prompt in responding to all emails with courteous knowledgeable answers. They make you feel like you are their only customer. Look forward to working with them for my basement remodel. I 100% recommend this company.
James L.
13:49 10 Oct 24
We love our new fence. Thanks Emily and George for everything. Excellent communication, timeliness and excellent workmanship. We highly recommend Albaugh and Sons.
John K.
13:19 31 Aug 24
I had a beautiful deck built almost 2 years ago. I called yesterday about a few items that have come apart such as the pvc outside corners on the rim/ band board etc. The company was very responsive and ready and eager to help. Because of this, they have made a customer for life! Not only will you get an amazing product, but it appears you get a lifetime of amazing customer service!! 100 out of 5 stars!
Van Lavoy J.
17:06 01 Apr 24
We needed a fence as fast as possible for 5 rescue dogs that we took on. Albaugh and Sons was able to provide a great quote and a speedy installation. My wife and I love the new fence. It has literally improved our day to day lives by being able to let the dogs run free in the back. The materials were perfect and high quality. I would definitely recommend them to friends and family.
Bill D.
20:50 24 Mar 24
I hired Albaugh and Sons to tear out our old deck and replace it with a new composite deck/ screened porch. The front office was a pleasure to deal with and kept my wife and I informed on everything. The crew did an amazing job every step of the way. I was especially impressed with their finish work. The attention to detail was impressive! What I also liked Albaugh and Sons is they had a project manager (Danny) who would occasionally pop over and answer questions and would also keep me updated on progress. I would highly recommend hiring Albaugh and Sons for any of your fence/ deck / home improvement needs.
Joseph D.
15:39 04 Oct 23
We are very pleased with the work done by Albaugh and sons. We had them replace our side porch and they did excellent work and built it to our request. Also had them install a three tier rail fence around our property. It is excellent and looks great. We thank Danny and his deck crew and George and his fence crew for their excellent work. I recommend them for any projects you need done. Thank you very much!!
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