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Getting Started with Your Renovation
Discover the answers to frequently asked questions regarding our approach to home inprovements and what to expect.
We offer a wide range of home remodeling and renovation services, including kitchen cabinet refinishing, interior and exterior painting, and deck services. Our goal is to transform your home into a beautiful, functional space that meets your needs and style.
- 01During the busy season April through Oct, it's best to schedule early. We recommend 4 to 6 weeks in advance.
- 02It is best to have your painting project evaluated in person. If your schedule does not allow a home visit, we offer our Photo Estimating option. Photo Estimating is not always 100% accurate but, with some detailed information regarding your needs, Photo Estimating can provide a good sense of the project cost and scope.
- 03We arrive fully equipped to cover all floors with clean drop cloths and plastic sheetings to protect all furniture before any work begins.
- 04We are meticulous in our clean-up and leave your room(s) fully cleaned and ready for you to decorate.
- 05We recommend painting the entire room first and leaving just the baseboards. Once the floors are complete, we'll return to finish the baseboards and take care of any minor touch-ups.
- 06When it comes to buying a house, the first impression is everything. If you are selling or getting ready to sell (https://www.nardonepainting.com/house-preppers)in the coming months, one of the easiest and most dramatic ways to enhance that first impression is through paint. Painting your homes' interior and exterior before putting it on the market gives the biggest bang for your fix-up buck!
- 07Every project calls for different materials depending on the age of the building, current condition, previously used materials, etc. After visiting your property and evaluating your building's needs, we'll be better informed and able to recommend the best materials for your specific project.
- 08Our quotes include all materials and supplies needed for your project. This practice works best by helping us maintain the right amount of materials as needed through the different stages of the job.
- 09It is best to examine your house twice a year to determine the right time to pressure wash. Pressure washing (https://www.nardonepainting.com/pressure-washing)your home is needed when heavy amounts of dirt, mold, and mildew become visible or if you're getting ready to repaint. Mold can grow on almost everything on your property. Left alone, it can quickly find its way under and behind areas where it can become nearly impossible to kill. Don't hesitate to reach out if you have any additional questions. (203) 367-4134
- 10Mold is a common fungus that is present all around us. Mold and mildew require moisture accompanied by the right temperature to thrive. Given enough time mold, can take over and destroy a home by finding its way into the smallest of cracks making it nearly impossible to reach and kill. We strongly recommend a maintenance program for homes where mold has become a yearly issue. Don't hesitate to reach out if you have any additional questions or would like to discuss a maintenance program that best meets your needs. (203) 367-4134
- 11We ask our customers to please remove: 1: Pictures, TVs, curtains, personal items. 2: Small pieces of furniture. (If you have heavy furniture in need of moving, please empty all contents and we'll be happy to move it for you. 3: Please remove all closet contents if included in your project scope. If your not sure or have questions, please email or call us at (203) 367-4134
- 12The easy answer is Benjamin Moore, Sherwin Williams, etc. However, the best exterior paint depends on your project's specific needs. Schedule an appointment and we'll be happy to come evaluate your project for the best material options for your project.
- 13Blisters or bubbles appear when a layer of paint does not adhere perfectly to its surface. As the new film of paint dries and pulls away, pockets of air or water from underneath will cause it to expand. The most common factors that prevent paint from fully adhering are dirt, moisture, extreme heat, and inadequate surface preparation. For interior and exterior painting projects, the most common and biggest mistake is inadequate surface preparation. Most people want to start painting right away and cut corners on the prep. Taking the time to prepare all surfaces to be painted will undoubtingly save money and time.
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