COLOR TOUCH DURABILITY

A collection of recent photos of past jobs to show our time-tested durability

A word about fine, durable finishes…

At Color Touch we know that there are two major components to any great paint finish: One is its aesthetic appearance and the other is its durability. We always try to provide the maximum of both ingredients, according to each client’s needs and expectations. We feel that great interior and exterior paint jobs should not only look fantastic but last a long time as well. This is why we adhere to sound painting principles and apply top quality materials. Below are a few examples of our strategy:

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• Always protect flooring, plants and personals, using approved lead abatement procedures when necessary.
• Completely remove loose or imminently failing paint using high-quality scrapers, such as the "pro-prep" or "Sandvik" brands. On widely cracking surfaces, heat guns may be used.
• Sand rough blemishes with a coarse grit of sandpaper. (We like 3x.)
• Prime all bare wood using appropriate (interior or exterior) stain-blocking alkyd (oil-based) primers. Be sure to use a slow-drying alkyd primer outside for a more flexible base coat. Avoid fast-drying alkyd or shellac-based primers outside, as these are more brittle.
• Fill gouges using epoxy fillers or the appropriate patching compounds.
• After sanding, apply high-grade Elastomeric or urethane-reinforced caulking. For extreme movement, one may opt for industrial caulks such as Sika Flex or "Sonneborn". Never use Silicone caulk, as it is not paintable.
• Re-prime entire surface using enamel undercoat for interior, or a high-grade acrylic primer for exterior). Always use the proper primer for each job. For instance, rusty metal requires an alkyd rust-neutralizing primer such as "rust destroyer", while galvanized metal requires an acrylic primer, such as ICI "gripper". Stucco surfaces with many hairline cracks will require an Elastomeric product for maximum waterproofing.
• Finish with two high-quality finish coats. Add proper leveling agents such as "penetrol" for alkyd and "XIM" extender for latex.
• CLEANUP! You are the proud owner of a great-looking, long-lasting paint job.