Why Does AMC Power Wash Before Painting?
Most painters will power wash your home before painting. If they do not offer the service (or recommend it), you may want to consider a different painting contractor. That’s because power washing provides a variety of benefits, including:
1. Removing Debris: Mud, Dust, Cobwebs, Leaves and Insects
Your home is covered in all the dust and dirt it protects you from on a daily basis. Painting over this instead of power washing can ruin the bond between paint and siding. Instead of a protective coating, you end up with chipping, peeling paint that leaves your home vulnerable to mold, rot and sun damage. Power washing removes the “film” of grime that coats every home safely and effectively.
2. Removing Stain and Chemicals from Your Deck or Other Natural Wood
Natural wood gets a lot of abuse from the sunshine here in Colorado Springs; pressure washing is a quicker, easier way to remove old stain, BBQ grill leaks and any chemicals that have collected on the surface of your deck. Many homeowners put off restaining their natural wood surfaces because they believe it will require hours of sanding and scraping and harsh chemicals to strip down to the natural wood. Pressure washing can give you a clean surface with far less time and effort. AMC Painting offers complimentary estimates that will let you know if pre-stain power washing is an option for your deck.
3. Tackle Those Hard-to-Reach Spaces
AMC Painting uses power washing to tackle the many hard-to-reach places that collect dirt on exterior surfaces. From the eaves and siding to ledges, trim, lattice and cornices, power washing gets to the dirt fast and removes it completely. These tiny spaces can become big problems later on if they are not cleaned properly before painting. Left untouched, they create areas of vulnerability that allow paint to peel up, or worse, become entry points for water.
How Does Pressure Washing Work?
Pressure washing works by using a high-psi water spray to blast surfaces clean. It can power through stain, oil and dirt to create a perfect canvas for your dream paint job. It is an excellent way to give your home a thorough cleaning without requiring super harsh, environmentally damaging chemicals.
Our painting crew is trained to use commercial power washers to remove dirt and debris without harming the integrity of your home, deck, fence or concrete. Before beginning your project, a technician will be dispatched to your location to prepare the surface of your project. After thoroughly removing dirt, leaves, peeking paint and surface stains, your project will be left to dry completely before paint or stain is applied.
Surfaces We Power Wash
- Exterior siding
- Brick
- Fencing
- Garden sheds
- Garages
- Decks and porches
- Cement