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Painting Contractors are
licensed by the state to provide various types
of painting services in California. These services
can range from painting a kitchen to painting
an apartment complex. Typical types of painting
include interior, exterior, residential, commercial
and decorative.
Preparation is the most important thing to an
interior painting contractor. This normally
includes furniture protection and priming. Furniture
protection includes moving all the larger items
to the center of the room and covering with
plastic. Smaller items are normally removed
from the room and relocated to adjacent areas.
Primer is used on stains and on new surfaces
to prepare them for the final coats of paint.
Exterior painting contractors concentrate on
patching and caulking. Caulking is most commonly
used for hairline cracks and around windows
and doors. Elastomeric caulk is used most because
it is designed to stretch and give. Different
types of patching compounds are used for different
applications. Wood patch is used on items like
doors and on wood trim. After it is applied
it is allowed to dry and then it is sanded smooth.
A residential painting contractor performs work
on all types of residences. This includes both
single family homes and apartment complexes.
Most often this will include complete interior
or exterior work. However, it can involve specialty
types of work like cabinet refinishing, faux
painting, concrete painting and custom painting.
Custom painting can involve things like painting
murals or using clear lacquers to seal garage
floors.
A residential painting contractor may be asked
to use different types of paint or different
sheens for different projects. Most wet areas
like kitchens, bathrooms and laundry rooms require
the use of an enamel type of paint. This type
of paint will hold up better in these areas
and allow the walls to be washed if they get
dirty. The common areas of a home are normally
painted with a low sheen or flat paint. This
is easier on the eyes and allows for more enjoyment
of these rooms.
Commercial painting contractors specialize in
painting commercial properties. These can include
strip malls, warehouses and office buildings.
The most important factor when performing work
on these types of buildings is being able to
work around the customers that may be entering
and exiting these buildings. This will allow
these businesses to remain open while the work
is being performed.
Decorative painting contractors specialize in
such projects as faux, cabinet refinishing and
concrete staining. Cabinet refinishing is a
less expensive alternative to refacing or replacing
your kitchen cabinets. The old finish and stain
are completely removed and new stain and clear
coats are applied. This can improve the look
of any kitchen remodeling project.
GSP Painting has been a licensed and insured
painting contractor for over 34 years . We have
extensive experience and training in all types
of painting projects. Our staff can answer all
of your questions and help you select the right
colors for your project. Call today to schedule
a
free estimate from a licensed painting contractor.
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