It goes without saying that the crew members are meticulous painters, but I was most impressed with the way they cleaned up after each days work. They also took incredible care in moving our furniture and household items. The whole team was friendly, courteous and professional.
services
exterior house painting
Manor Works Painting, located in Northern Virginia, provides complete exterior painting services. All of our painters receive ongoing training on preparation and painting techniques. We are also certified by the EPA to contain Lead Dust.
Manor Works performs a multi-step preparation process on all jobs. This is one reason why Manor Works has the longest warranty of any contractor in the Washington Metro area.
Exterior Preparation Steps
Hand Wash*
To remove dirt or debris from trim.
Power Wash*
To remove dirt or debris from both siding and trim.
Scrape
To remove loose or flaking paint.
Fill
To patch cracks, splits or holes in the surface.
Skim*
To rebuild rough and uneven surfaces
with a compound.
Glaze*
To repair window mullions.
Sand
To feather rough edges and other loose paint.
Caulk
To seal loose joints and seams to prevent water moisture from getting behind the substrate.
Spot prime
To seal bare wood, stains or repaired areas.
Full prime*
To seal all painted surfaces.
Wood Replacement*
Manor Works employs full time carpenters capable of wood replacement. If you suspect areas of rotted wood please inform your Manor Works representative. Be sure to ask about the option of replacing the rot with PVC trim to permanently solve the problem.
Daily clean up
Your Manor Works exterior house painters will clean up your job site including storing all tools out of the way and collecting all rubbish.
*These steps are often omitted or listed as separate options as not all projects require these steps.