A fresh and new coat of paint is an easy and economical way to update and refreshing your home décor. Here’s a checklist to help you get started. Our checklist includes the most common elements of interior & exterior paintings. If you think about these elements in advance, Strong Builders Construction, Inc. will be able to quote your project within your budget and give you more accurate timeframe for your home improvement project.

Exterior Painting

• WHAT ARE YOU PAINTING?
  Siding, Deck, Porch/ Floor, Shutters, Window & Fascia, Roof, Railing, etc.
• WHAT TYPE OF SURFACE?
  Wood, Concrete, Stucco, Galvanized, Aluminum, Metal, Vinyl, etc. Current square footage?
• THE SURFACE CONDITION?
  New, Clean Paint, Dirty or Chalky Paint, Glossy Paint, Peeling paint with bare surfaces, etc.
• AIR & SURFACE TEMPERATURE
  Will air and surface temperature be above 50F° and below 90°F?
• DURABILITY
  What kind of durability do you want: 5-7 years (economy), 10-12 years (premium), 15-20 years (super premium)?
• CONSIDER YOU FINISH
  Consider your finish, both for aesthetics and wear: High-gloss, Semi-gloss, Flat or Matte, Mold and mildew resistant, etc.?
• TYPE OF PAINT
  What formulation do you want: Oil, Latex, etc.?
• COLOR
  Would you like a different color (painting or re-painting dark colors or color changes may require more than one coat)?

Interior Painting

• YOUR ROOM
  What room are you painting: Bedroom, Kitchen, Bathroom, Other living spaces?
• TYPE OF SURFACES
  What types of surfaces will you be painting: Drywall, Wood, Trim, Ceiling, etc.?
• TYPE OF PAINT
  What type of paint do you want: Latex (the higher the percentage of acrylic resin, the harder and more durable the finish), Alkyd (tough and durable for use in high-traffic areas such as kitchen and bath woodwork, but it requires paint thinner or turpentine for removal)?
• CONSIDER YOU FINISH
  Consider your finish, both for aesthetics and wear: High-gloss (it is often easier to clean and good for damp and high traffic areas), Semi-gloss, Flat or Matte, Mold and Mildew resistant, etc.?
• OTHER CONSIDERATIONS
  What brand or color of paint do you prefer? Do you need ventilation? Do you want low-emission (no VOC) paint? Do you need to apply a primer before you paint, etc.?

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