Hiring a House Painter in Tucson: What He Must Have, and What You Must Know (Contd.)

Hiring a professional house painter in Tucson is a very good idea.

As we covered previously, with a painter in Tucson, the project will not only go smoothly, but they will have access to materials, tools, and knowledge that you will not.

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A Professional House Painter Will Prepare the Perimeter Not Just Paint It

A professional painter in Tucson will set a perimeter around your home that creates a safe zone for you and others in the area. Tie back all limbs that may be close to your home to keep paint from getting on them and so that your safe zone is as unobstructed as possible. When removing any items with screws, he will like tape the screws onto the object.

For items like door knobs and switch plates, A painter in Tucson will place them inside storage containers or plastic bags. This will keep these items together till when he needs them again. He will set a perimeter around your home that creates a safe zone for you and others in the area. He'll also tie back all tree limbs that may be close to your home to keep paint from getting on them and so that your safe zone is as unobstructed as possible.

A Professional Painter Knows What to Do

A professional painter knows that he must sand. Sanding not only feathers out chipped paint but also provides "tooth" for the next coat of paint. For glossy trim, he will likely use sanding sponge as opposed to sandpaper. Sponges mold into the shape of your trim and will last longer than sandpaper. Then he will tape the trim, window, and door frames.He will know to use painter's blue tape, which can be applied up to a week ahead. After painting, before the wall dries, he'll remove the tape. That way you don't have to worry about any paint peeling with it.

 Sanding. A Tucson painter knows that sanding not only feathers out chipped paint but also provides "tooth" for the next coat of paint. For glossy trim, use sanding sponge as opposed to sandpaper. Sponges mold into the shape of your trim and will last longer than sandpaper. When applying latex on alkyd paint he will follow the hand-sanding with liquid sandpaper to make sure the surface is completely de-glossed to prevent incompatibility problems. He'll then tape the trim, window, and doorframes.

So remember, there is more to house painting than you think.  You're better off hiring a local Tucson painter.

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