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In this section you will learn how to prepare both new and
already painted surfaces so that
your new paint will perform to its stated specifications.
STRIPPING: Stripping is an alternative way to clean large areas of multiple paint layers. It is more commonly employed inside the house, especially on furniture; however, it is an effective method outside as well. There are many strippers on the market today, some more environmentally friendly than others. One of the most popular exterior methods for large surfaces is called “PEEL-OFF-STRIPPER”, a method in which the surface is coated in a thick paste, covered with a fiber paper, and allowed to sit. Hours later the paper is removed along with the paint. This method is desirable when working with surfaces that may contain lead, because it minimizes contact with the paint and does not cause particles to fly off into the air in the form of dust or chips. LEAD PAINT: If you suspect the presence of old paint that contains lead; DO NOT SAND the area. Contact the local Environmental Protection Agency office or health department for instructions on how to proceed. (Lead paint is most likely to be found in buildings that are more than twenty- five years old). Some areas of the country have laws that require owners and contractors to adopt safe methods when doing any work that disturbs or removes paint on buildings built before 1978. The main requirements of these laws are:
Prior to WWII, lead carbonate, a white powder, was used as a primary white pigment in oil-based paints. During the 40’s and early 50’s “white lead” was replaced by titanium dioxide, which is more efficient in providing whiteness and hiding. In the early 70’s the use of lead compounds began to be phased out. The legal limit for lead in consumer products was lowered to a negligible amount (trace .06ppm). Some buildings built before this legislation was enacted, may contain lead paint. These paints may present potential health hazards, especially for infants, small children, and pregnant women. A booklet entitled “Reducing Lead Hazards When Remodeling Your Home. (Publication EPA 747-R-94-002) is available from the Environmental Protection Agency and it provides information concerning testing for the presence of lead paint such as:
WHEN TO RE-PAINT: On average, your house should be painted every 5 to 8 years. Stain should be done every 3 to 4 years. Some areas of the house that experience severe exposure to weather, traffic, or other degrading influences may require maintenance during this time period. Expectations are also based on the level of maintenance you desire. Paints are designed to de-gloss and chalk over time, so seeing this is an indication that it is time to repaint, not a sign of poor quality paint. This feature of paint allows adhesion and reduces surface preparation. Ambient and surface temperature must be above 50 Degrees except where low temperature products are applicable. How long should the color last? The length of wear of color will depend on a number of factors including the quality of product, and exposure. It is not uncommon for one side of a house to weather faster than another. Luckily you can’t see all the sides of your house at the same time. Although you can repaint only one side, consider that as long as you are tackling the job, you may as well get a fresh coat of paint in the whole house while the brush is wet. Exterior paints are designed to gradually lose their sheen over time so that repainting is easier. The loss of sheen is your sign that it is time to repaint. Repainting should occur before any signs of wear are visible. Don’t wait for cracking and peeling to occur, because if you do, the surface preparation will be much more work. Save yourself the time and effort of sanding and rubbing off cracked or peeling paint, and cover it before the current coat becomes severely degraded. WHERE TO BUY PAINT: Always patronize a professional paint store because their main focus is paint. The personnel are experienced and knowledgeable about the products they sell. More importantly, they have the resources of their company’s representatives to answer any questions you might have. Also, building a relationship with a paint store will pay off in the years to come as you tackle a range of decorating problems around the house, inside and out. CONSULT THE HOME BEAUTIFUL PAINT SHOPPE, PAINT SPECIALISTS ABOUT ANY PAINT FAILURES BLISTERS, PEELING, CHAULKING, ALLIGATERING, TANNIN BLEED AND MOLD, BEFORE STARTING YOUR PAINTING PROJECTS. CLEANERS & RESTORERS FOR WOOD DECKS: As the surface of a wood deck is exposed to sunlight, dirt, mildew, rain, or snow, it will eventually deteriorate in appearance. This phenomenon occurs fairly rapidly to uncoated wood. It can be prolonged from occurring by the use of a protective finish; however, even the best finish will succumb to the ravages of weathering in a year or two and will need to be refinished. Proper cleaning and restoration is an essential first step in the refinishing of wood decks. There are a variety of products and methods to clean and restore wood surfaces. These include chemical as well as mechanical means. This article well review some of the types of deck cleaning and restoring products currently available and will also discuss the pros and cons of mechanical cleaning methods such as power washing. CAUSE OF DISCOLORATION: There are a number of sources of discoloration of wood decks. These include:
Some of these discolorations are chemical in nature; others are biological. All require some effort on the part of the homeowner or contractor for removal and all should be removed prior to refinishing. IN ADDITION TO BEING UNSIGHTLY, THESE DISCOLORATIONS AND THE AGENTS THAT CAUSE THEM CAN SIGNIFICANTLY INTERFERE WITH THE PERFORMANCE OF SUBSEQUENTLY APPLIED COATINGS, THUS REMOVAL IS IMPORTANT FROM A PERFORMANCE AS WELL AS AN AESTHETIC STANDPOINT. DECK CLEANERS AND RESTORERS: Until about ten years ago there were few, if any, products of this type on the market. Most coatings manufacturers recommended that decks and other exposed wood surfaces be cleaned before refinishing. The recommended cleaners were usually household products such as detergents for dirt removal and liquid bleach for mildew removal. Household cleaners and bleaches can be effective to some extent but they have their limitations. Also, since they are not usually designed for deck cleaning applications they can present some handling problems. For example, liquid household bleach should not be mixed or used directly with ammonia or any detergents or cleansers containing ammonia since the resulting chemical reaction can form a potentially dangerous gas. About ten years ago products began appearing in the market that were specifically designed to clean and restore weathered wood surfaces such as decks and siding. Today there are a variety of such products available. Deck cleaners and restorers generally fall into one of three categories: chlorine bleaches, oxygen bleaches, or oxalic acid-based formulas. Each of these is discussed below. CHLORINE-BASED BLEACHES: Common types of chlorine bleach used in deck cleaning products are sodium hypochlorite, calcium hypochlorite and dichloroisocyanurate. The first two are typically used in laundry detergents while the last is a swimming pool additive. These chemicals are effective against mildew but do little to remove dirt or other surface deposits. When used on wood decks, chlorine based bleach products can do more harm than good. They can result in the wood’s having a whitish unnatural tone due to the bleaching out of natural components or a fuzzing of the wood’s surface due to the loosening of small fibers during the cleaning process. Moreover, if not rinsed properly, the chlorine salt residues can result in premature graying of wood from the action of sunlight. OXYGEN-TYPE BLEACHES: Products in this category are usually based on disodium perozydicarbonate, commonly known as sodium percarbonate, an ingredient present in some color safe fabric bleaches. Sodium percarbonate is a powder. When added to water it forms hydrogen peroxide a common oxygen bleach and sodium carbonate (soda ash). Hydrogen peroxide is commonly used as a disinfectant and a stripper for hair coloring. On wood it is effective in removing mildew stains and the weathered gray residue from UV degradation. The sodium carbonate acts as a built-in detergent removing dirt and other deposits. Thus, sodium percarbonate based cleaners are effective in removing dirt, mildew and weathered gray residues. Once treated the wood returns to natural original appearance. OXALIC ACID-BASED PRODUCTS: Certain wood species such as cedar and redwood contain natural resins known as tannins. These are water-soluble materials, which are reddish brown in color. Water can extract these resins from within the wood and deposit them on the surface, leaving brown or black discoloration’s. Tannins can also react with iron present in fasteners or nails resulting in blue-black stains. Neither chlorine bleaches or oxygen bleaches are effective against tannin stains or iron stains. Oxalic Acid on the other hand soluble tannins and iron stains and renders them colorless. Thus Oxalic Acid is the material of choice for use on redwood or cedar; however, oxalic acid is not as effective against mildew. For this reason some homeowners and contractors will treat redwood and cedar with a sodium percarbonate or chlorine based cleaner and follow it up with an oxalic acid-based product if tannin staining is apparent. CONCENTRATED OXALIC ACID IS TOXIC AND SHOULD BE HANDLED AND USED WITH CARE. PAINT STRIPPERS: Sometimes in order to restore a wood deck and prepare it for refinishing, the previous finish, or what’s left of it, will need to be removed. Most deck cleaners and restorers are not effective in removing paints or stains. Mechanical removal or removal by chemical means can accomplish this. Chemical paint strippers are usually based on organic solvents, caustic salts such as sodium hydroxide or sodium metasilicate. Most of these strippers are pretty potent and require some care in use and handling. CONTACT WITH SKIN OR EYES MUST BE AVOIDED. Proper protective clothing and equipment MUST be worn as outlined on the product labels. Depending on the formula, strippers will remove varnishes, oil based stains, or latex stains and paints. Most are supplied as a ready to use liquid. Residual amounts of the strippers should be thoroughly rinsed from the wood before any product is reapplied since residual traces of caustic salts can interfere with subsequently applies coatings. MECHANICAL CLEANING: Mechanical methods for cleaning and restoring the surface of wood decks include planing, sanding, and power washing. Planing removes the outer surface of the wood face exposing fresh, new wood. Decking boards have to be removed from the structure and passed through a planer to accomplish this. Planing is very effective but limited in usage by the need to physically disassemble part of the deck to carry it out. Since planing removes the outer veneer of wood it also results in a change in physical dimensions of each board. Sanding is effective for removing, unwanted coats of previously applied finishes. It can damage the surface of the wood. On redwood and cedar sanding often results in an excessive amount of tannin resin bleeding. Power washing is the mechanical method for cleaning and restoring decks most favored by contractors. Power washers direct a high pressure jet of water at the wood surface. This pressurized water is effective in removing dirt, algae, and gray weathered residue from most wood surfaces. Some contractors have found that the best cleaning procedure is to treat the deck with a chemical cleaner and follow up with a wash/rinse from a power washer. FIRST TIME USERS OF POWER WASHERS NEED TO BE CAUTIONED SINCE EXCESSIVE PRESSURE CAN DAMAGE WOOD DECK SURFACES. IF NOT USED PROPERLY, POWER WASHERS CAN ALSO CAUSE DAMAGE TO WINDOWS, DOORS AND SIDING. FOR THIS REASON MANY DO-IT-YOURSELFERS PREFER TO STICK TO CHEMICALLY BASED MEANS OF CLEANING AND RESTORING THEIR DECKS. THE POWER WASHER SHOULD ALWAYS BE KEPT 18 INCHES TO 24 INCHES FROM ALL SURFACES. REFINISHING: As noted previously, proper surface preparation of weathered decks is an essential first step to the successful refinishing of these substrates. Failure to remove dirt, mildew, and weathered residue is an open invitation for early failure of subsequently applied coatings. Care should be taken to thoroughly rinse all cleaner/restorer products from the wood. In addition, many coatings require dry surfaces prior to applications, so contractors and homeowners should allow adequate time for the wood to dry before applying a finish. (See page 1 WOOD) VERTICAL DECK SURFACES AND SIDING: Most decks contain some vertical components such as rails and spindles, and these require the same degree of cleaning and restoring as do the horizontal planks which make up most of the deck surface. Products designed to clean horizontal surfaces will generally work on vertical facings as well. The only limitation for some of these products is a tendency to run off the vertical components before the active ingredients can fully function. To address this problem some manufacturers have formulated their cleaners/restorers/strippers with thickening agents to help the liquids cling better to vertical surfaces. This improves performance since it increases the contact time between the active ingredients and the surface being treated. Users should consult product labels to determine whether or not the formula contains thickeners. SUMMARY: There are now a number of choices for cleaning and restoring weathered wood decks prior to refinishing. Whereas household bleaches and detergents were formerly used for this purpose with minimal success a variety of products are now specifically manufactured for cleaning deck surfaces. Formulas based on chlorine bleaches are effective against mildew but have limited efficacy against other sources of disscoloration. Products based on sodium percarbonate are more effective against a wider range of discoloring agents and leave the wood with a more natural appearance than do chlorine bleaches. Oxalic Acid based cleaners are particularly effective against tannin and iron stains and find most use on cedar and redwood. The mechanical method of choice for cleaning and restoring wood decks is the power washer. This is sometimes used in conjunction with chemical cleaners. Contractors use power washers more than do-it- yourselfers since they are somewhat tricky to use and can damage the wood if not utilized properly. Paint strippers are heavy-duty products designed to chemically remove unwanted coats of paint or stain from wood surfaces. They are effective but need to be used with caution since they may contain hazardous ingredients. Products, which are formulated with thickeners, will cling better to vertical deck surfaces such as rails and spindles and these may be suitable for wood siding as well. PROPER CLEANING AND SURFACE PREPARATION IS ESSENTIAL TO SUCCESSFUL REFINISHING. WITHOUT THIS STEP EARLY FAILURE OF REFINISHES IS LIKELY. IMPORTANTLY, FAILURES DUE TO IMPROPER PREPARATION ARE SPECIFICALLY EXCLUDED FROM ALL MANUFACTURER’S WARRANTIES. FURTHER, YOUR PAINT RETAILER WILL ALSO REFUSE ANY LIABILITY FOR PRODUCT AND/OR LABOR IF SURFACE PREPARATION IS NOT COMPLETELY CORRECT. IT IS THE CONTRACTOR / HOMEOWNER / APPLICATOR’S RESPONSIBILITY TO POSITIVELY ENSURE PROPER SURFACE PREPARATION AND APPLICATION. FOR THE BEST SERVICE, BEST PRICE, BEST ADVICE in paint, stop in today!!! |
The Home Beautiful Paint Store has been in existence for over ten years. Our highly trained and experienced team is here to service all your painting needs, from quarts of latex semi-gloss paint for your bathroom to two part urethane epoxies for the outside of your commercial storage tanks. Here are the services you may enjoy at no extra charge:
The Home Beautiful offers a full line of paints and related products for all your painting needs. Here are some of the manufacturers we represent:
To fully coordinate all your decorating needs please visit our Decorating and Flooring Departments. We have an extensive line of carpet, linoleum, ceramic tile and wood floors, as well as custom window treatments, area rugs and wallpaper. If you have any questions call us at 603-524-5588 or visit us in person.
California Paints is a division of the California Products Corporation, an innovative manufacturer of quality paints, coatings, and sports surfacing systems.
The company was originally founded in 1926 as a manufacturer of colored stuccos and interior plasters, which remained popular through the 1930's and 40's.
Today, California Paints continues to blaze a trail in the paint industry. Recently, its line of 2010 Interior and Exterior Finishes set a new standard for 100% Acrylic
Latex technology that other companies are still trying to equal. The Fres~Coat house paint has been rated #1 by a leading consumer publication. In the new millennium,
California Paints has legions of loyal residential and commercial painting contractors who have based their reputation for quality on the use of our products.
Benjamin Moore & Co., a Berkshire Hathaway company, has produced quality paint since 1883. Throughout the 20th century, new products developed rapidly,
including washable flat finishes, lead- free paints, and latex-based products. While steady growth marked the first half of the century, the post WWII period
experienced dramatic results. Currently, Benjamin Moore & Co., now headquartered in Montvale, NJ, produces paint in manufacturing facilities located throughout the
United States and Canada.
Today, Benjamin Moore & Co. continues to develop and produce new paint products, such as Pristine® Eco Spec®, a solvent-free, low odor, low VOC, water-thinnable coating
system that utilizes our own advanced materials technology.
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