Services · 04
Painting
Most paint failures are prep failures. We feather every patch, sand to 220 where it matters, and prime with the right primer for the substrate, not the cheapest one in the truck.
What we do
A complete scope.
- 01Mineral silicate exteriors
- 02Limewash & roman clay
- 03Interior level 5 finishing
- 04Cabinet & millwork lacquer
- 05Color matching
- 06Specialty & decorative coatings
Specialties
Painting, in depth.
The painting work we get called for most often, each with its own page and answers.
Cure schedule3 to 5 days on site
01Prep, mask1 to 2 d
02Prime4 h
03First coat4 h
04Second coatCure 30 d
Finishes
The sample board.
What painting actually looks and behaves like, finish by finish, with the specs we quote against.
Flat
01| Gloss | 0 to 5 at 60 degrees |
|---|---|
| Hides | Substrate and patching |
| Washes | Poorly, burnishes |
| Use | Ceilings, low-traffic walls |
Eggshell
02| Gloss | 10 to 25 at 60 degrees |
|---|---|
| Hides | Minor substrate texture |
| Washes | Without flashing |
| Use | Living rooms, bedrooms |
Satin
03| Gloss | 25 to 35 at 60 degrees |
|---|---|
| Hides | Little, shows waves |
| Washes | Repeatedly |
| Use | Halls, kids rooms, trim |
Semi-gloss
04| Gloss | 35 to 70 at 60 degrees |
|---|---|
| Hides | Nothing, reads every flaw |
| Washes | Scrubbable |
| Use | Doors, casing, wet rooms |
Assembly
What is behind the finish.
Nearly every failure starts in a layer nobody sees once the wall is done. This is the order we build it in.
Why it matters
A wall painted right looks correct in any light. We test cuts on every job, full sheen on the actual substrate, before any final coat goes on.
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