Collegiate Entrepreneurs Painting Services Thank you so much for considering Collegiate Entrepreneurs during this important process of choosing the right company to paint your home.

Powerwashing
Powerwashing your home is a process that you can have done preceding a paint job or simply to clean your home. It rids the siding of your home of chalking, mildew, mold and algae that can build up over the years. The powerwash will be completed 10-14 days prior to the painting of your home. If there is still a residue of the elements, it will be washed with a light bleach solution before the painting takes place.

No job is too big or too small!
No job is too small! If you are only looking to have your home washed, or you have a home with vinyl siding, give us a call and let us know. Maybe you have a fence, or a garage that is in need of some spring cleaning, call us and we can give it a spot free powerwash!


Surface Preparation
Surface Preparation includes many steps. We recommend starting with a powerwash first and then,

Scraping: Scraping involves removing loose paint and in some cases, solid-color stain that is not properly adhering to the surface. Depending on the age of your last paint job this can take anywhere from a few hours to a few days.

Sanding:
Here is where we will smooth out the paint edges to prepare for the priming of the siding. Keep in mind that it is so metimes impossible to get the edges marble-smooth but your finished product will be structurally secure and look better once the job is complete. Sometimes if the substrate is wood that has softened, this can be a key procedure in ridding the surface of the dead wood cells and rejuvenating the area.

Priming: All bare wood areas need to be primed before being top coated. Paint does not adhere to wood without a primer in place. Primer penetrates several layers deep into the wood while leaving a residue on the surface that the topcoat hangs onto. Galvanized metal and other metal surfaces besides aluminum and steel siding also need to be primed. Primer can be applied by brushing, rolling or spraying.

Caulking: During the estimating procedure, the manager will note the condition of the caulk. Caulking is placed between joints, where the siding meets trim boards, around window and door trim and where siding meets brick or cement. If the caulk is very old and loose, we will pull off the bad caulk and replace it with new caulk.

Glazing: This is something that only applies to houses built more than 30 years ago. Glazing is basically caulk for windows. Glazing is placed at (approximately) a 45-degree angle from glass and the wood trim on which the glass is placed. Glazing serves to hold the glass in place and seals the window to keep out the elements.


Interior and Exterior Painting: this is the fun part! This is where you can use your imagination and tell us what you want to create. There are so many colors to choose from for both the interior and the exterior of your home.
Interior paint will last quite a while, however the exterior of your home should be stripped and repainted every 5-7 years. Here at Collegiate Entrepreneurs, we handle any size interior or exterior painting job. No job is too small or too large, from a small bathroom to an old Victorian re-paint, we do it all!

Staining:
Staining is usually used for decks and porches, but many people do prefer it on their home. Stain on a porch, deck or any other high traffic area needs to be re-stained every 2-3 years. Your home will need to be re-stained every 3-5 years. There are different choices in stain color as well, from a light oak to a dark walnut, another creative choice for you!