There were a few surprises with this one. A couple of hard to reach areas proved to be a bit of a challenge to reach safely. In the end, we were able to make it happen using scaffolding. Initially we weren’t planning to use any scaffolding, however turns out we needed it.
First we pressure wash the exterior of the home to remove dust and dirt. Then we manually scrape the loose pealing paint, power sand the rough areas spot prime the bare spots, then caulk. After we apply two full coats of paint to all areas being painted. This ensures a long lasting durable finish.
Making progress..
The white is exterior oil primer
Update 6/17
This area proved to be more difficult than anticipated, so we set up scaffolding to get to this difficult to reach area.
Update 6/22
Making progress
The cedar shake on the top left took a bit longer than we anticipated. Plus the high heat and 100% humidity didn’t help at all.
Making progress. The scaffold proved to be much more useful. Being on wheels allowed us to wheel it around as needed.
On to the front… This is where the transformation really took place!
Stacy has nerves of steel!
That corner proved to be difficult to get too so we had to get creative. Using my grandfathers A jacks, we created a small platform to set the ladder on so we could do this otherwise impossible to access area
We went ahead and repainted the railing even though it wasn’t part of the contract to make it look nicer. We also painted the downspout stand pipes and the ugly gas meter pipes black to make everything look that much nicer.
Pictures do this home a dis-service. The house is glowing!
With over 25 years of experience in residential construction, Dave specializes in ceiling repairs and high-end interior painting, often exceeding contractual obligations to ensure the highest level of craftsmanship. His ability to maintain exceptional customer satisfaction in such a demanding field is a testament to his expertise, integrity, and dedication to quality.
Dave Carrigan Jr. is the owner of Carrigan Painting, a 5-star-rated residential painting and plaster repair company serving the first- and second-ring northern suburbs of Buffalo, NY. For 15 consecutive years, Carrigan Painting has maintained a perfect 5-star reputation—an achievement nearly unmatched in the industry.
As the author of The Painter’s Plastering Blog, Dave shares expert insights on home improvement, plaster restoration, and industry trends. He also personally manages Carrigan Painting’s website and YouTube channel, providing homeowners with valuable resources and a firsthand look at the company’s craftsmanship.
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