The Importance of Paint Removal Services before Applying a New Coat
Blog | July 10th, 2017
Occasionally, your home or other structure may require a fresh coat of paint. You must realise that when this time comes that the preparation of the surfaces is as important as the rest of the process is to ensure the ideal results. Unless you are an expert in this task, you should trust it to a company that provides professional paint removal services as part of the paint application ones.
Reasons to Remove the Old Paint
1. Paint removal rids the surfaces of mold and mildew, which can occur over time, especially on exterior areas of the structure. Professionals will carefully remove the mold and mildew in a way as to not spread it to other parts of the house or building.
2. Eliminates flakes to create a smooth surface and this helps the new coat of paint adhere in a durable, attractive fashion instead of an uneven, less-than-desirable one.
3. Removes lead paint that we now know is unhealthy to have in homes and other structures. Young children are at high risk for developing serious conditions if they accidentally eat the lead paint just for one issue.
4. Removing the old paint helps to uncover hidden issues that need addressing prior to the application of fresh paint. The wood underneath may be suffering a bit of rot or even from insect infestation that you may not notice without the paint removal process taking place. You will have the chance to repair any damage or problems in time before they turn severe.
Methods of Paint Removal
Professionals rely on different methods of paint removal in order to perform it in the ideal manner that suits your situation. At times, pressure washing is all that is necessary to rid the surfaces of flaky, old paint. Other times, the professional choose to use a sandblasting method to remove paint from the metal and concrete areas of a structure that are not in danger of marring. Chemical paint strippers are available to remove unyielding areas of old paint, but professionals must use these with care to limit their exposure. Sanding may always be the last step in paint removal to ensure all the old paint is gone completely and to make the surfaces as smooth as necessary.
For further facts about paint removal services, contact All Districts Coating. We are experts in this field as well as in painting, wallpapering, concrete and floor sealer, anti-graffiti methods, maintenance programs, heritage projects, protective or textural coatings, special finishes and waterproofing. Our company offers a free quote of all services and guarantees high-quality results.
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