DALY'S : Paint and Decorating / Wood Finishes

Procedure:

All areas to be painted are to be treated with Daly's Deck & House Cleaner.
Each side of the structure should be treated, and then rinsed well before proceeding to the next side. Follow directions on the label.
The homeowner is to be made aware if the structure is to be pressure-washed.
After structure is thoroughly dry (approx. 2 days) scrape all areas showing loose paint and any questionable areas.
All bare wood is to be primed, including joints to be caulked.
Caulk around all windows and doors.
Existing caulk, in poor shape, should be removed and replaced with fresh caulk.
Caulk any questionable joints and cracks.
Paint the structure with specified products; if coating is to be applied by an airless sprayer, back rolling or back brushing must follow immediately.
All materials and colors are to be approved by the homeowner prior to application.
Painting should not occur if there is any threat of precipitation that day.
Do not paint in direct sunlight.
All instructions printed on containers and technical data sheets must be followed.

When Hiring a Professional Painter:

When hiring a painting contactor, an all-inclusive bid must be submitted by the contactor and signed by the homeowner prior to the commencement of any work.
All work is to be completed on a timely basis, with inclement weather to be taken into consideration.
The painting contractor will provide proof of insurance, bond, and Washington State contractors license prior to the start of any work.
If anything unusual arises, the job should be stopped, a remedy agreed upon and approved by the owner in writing. Example: Dry rot located that needs to be repaired.

Special Considerations:

When using latex paint, it is generally recommended that the weather sides of the home receive two coats of paint. It will increase the life of the paint job considerably.
When using multiple containers of the same paint, “box” them together to ensure uniformity.
When storing a partially used container of paint, float a piece of cardboard cut to the size of the can opening. This helps keep paint fresh for long periods of time.
You can save work by only cleaning a brush at the end of the job. To store: take a brush that's still in use, wrap it in plastic wrap, and store it in the freezer. To use: run under tap water until thawed, then unwrap, and voila!