Exterior Painting Projects in Mechanicsburg with Just Add Paint!
It was a BRUTAL spring here, in Mechanicsburg – filled with snow, high winds, and WAY to many gray, damp days for my liking. But mother nature appears to have finally decided to cooperate, and not a minute too soon. Exterior Painting Projects are some of the best days for reminding us why we chose business ownership over a cushy office job in the first place. Working outside is the closest thing in adult life to recess, and the crew at Just Add Paint is looking forward to nothing more than getting into some exterior work. What kind of painting projects do we specialize in? Here is a list of home improvements that will add both curb value and curb appeal to your home in Mechanicsburg:
Exterior Painting – This one is self-explanatory, but often involves more than meets the eye. Surface prep is key to a lasting outcome, and high quality paint is the second half of the equation. Projects typically start with pressure washing and/or sanding, and a prime coat is often necessary to ensure proper adhesion of paint. This is NOT a place to skimp on materials due to cost, as great paint will get you extra years of longevity and superior color retention. Paints we use most often include PPG Manor Hall, Sherwin Williams Emerald, and Benjamin Moore Aura. We have painted siding, shutters, and brick with these products and achieved fantastic results across the board.
Exterior Staining – Should I stain or should I paint? Both can be great options, but staining penetrates deeper into wood and is usually the best answer when that’s an option. Mechanicsburg and Central Pennsylvania have extreme heat and cold temperatures, as well as dry and damp weather patterns, which makes it all the more important to use high quality materials. Our favorite exterior stain is made by Sikkens, and we use that on most decks, siding, and log cabin siding.
Epoxy Garage Floor Projects in Mechanicsburg – Warmer temperatures are key for using the heavy duty materials that are required to properly seal a garage floor. There are several different routes you can take for sealing floors. The type of coating we put on depends largely on budget and the longevity/look you are trying to achieve. There are both latex and solvent based epoxy floor systems, and you can go for either a solid or flaked look. In general, floors with a solid, painted look take less time, and flake systems require a few more days for the clear coats. All epoxy garage floors are labor intensive and require prep ranging from acid etching to surface grinding. For more information on epoxy garage floors in Mechanicsburg and answers to frequently asked questions go here: https://www.justaddpaint.net/epoxy-garage-floor-cost-harrisburg-pa
Paint the Front Door – This is a no-brainer when it comes to curb appeal, and is the least expensive option for making your entrance more inviting. Changing the color of the front door can make a house look completely different, especially when paired with a a new color on the shutters. Often times prep is as simple as sanding and de-glossing with Krud Kutter, and you are on your way to fresh look! In some cases doors that have significant damage or peeling may require mechanical sanding – which we address with our Festool dustless sanding system. With staining, chemically stripping off the old stain is usually required, which adds some labor to the job. New VOC regulations and environmental protection laws have made the lifespan of stained doors somewhat shorter. The best course of action with stain is to make sure to do a maintenance coat of sealer every year. Here are some GREAT front door colors from the DIY Network: https://www.diynetwork.com/how-to/rooms-and-spaces/doors-and-windows/28-inviting-colors-to-paint-a-front-door-pictures . The cost to Paint your front door in Mechanicsburg typically starts at around $200 and up, and staining projects are roughly double that due to multiple trips involved with stripping and clear coating.
We hope you have enjoyed this blog about Exterior Painting Projects in Mechanicsburg. Please feel free to reach out to us for estimates – and also if you are a DIYer and just have some questions we can answer in an email. We are happy to talk shop about all things painting even if you are planning to do a job yourself!
