Answer: A typical job might have a 2 to 4 person crew assigned to it.

Answer: On power washing day, keep doors and windows closed so no water gets in. If we’re performing wood replacement or other carpentry on your home, you’ll probably hear power tools or a swinging hammer. And if we’re using an airless sprayer to apply paint finishes, we’ll cover over your windows with a semi-opaque plastic film to protect them. We work as hard and efficiently as we can to minimize disruptions. Once we’re done, you’ll undoubtedly be the envy of your entire neighborhood!

Answer: Yes, we regularly perform basic carpentry repairs that are commonly found as part of exterior painting projects. These include removing and replacing rotten window trim and sills, moldings door casing/trim, siding boards, trim replacement and etc.

Answer: Water penetration and mildew cause wood to rot. In some cases, depending on the extent of the damage we can recover and repair wood by using an Epoxy wood repair kit. This is especially helpful when dealing with historic homes and historical associations.

Answer: It is not recommended to paint below 40-45 degrees. There are special paints available for colder weather painting if painting must be done in colder temperatures.

Answer: While it is easy to see painting your home as a simple cosmetic update, the truth is that new paint can also help to protect your home. The paint on the exterior and interior walls of your home acts somewhat like a layer of skin, helping to protect the surface materials below the paint from damage and wear that can occur over time. In terms of aesthetics, however, your paint plays a huge role in creating the overall look of your home, as well as the interior mood. For this reason, it is important to carefully consider your color choices, and if you aren’t certain, make sure to ask our team of skilled professionals for their professional opinion and their advice.

Answer: We recommend painting your house before doing any landscape work. Having said that we use drop cloths extensively on the exterior of your home as well as covering windows with a plastic film. We’ll also gently cover other exterior elements with appropriate protection to prevent overspray or paint from getting on them. We’re easy on the plants, but we do need to cover them for portions of our work, and some of the plants closest to the house can show the effects of being covered or pulled back.

Answer: No, not all of the old paint needs to be removed. It is important to have any loose, peeling, cracking, or degraded paint removed prior to painting. However, if you do wish to have specific areas of the building stripped of all old paint (such as entryways or front doors), we will be happy to discuss the process for doing so. These services can usually be priced as an option, although this type of “restoration” can be rather expensive.

Answer: Primers are specifically designed coatings used to prepare different substrates to accept top coats of paint. They solve specific challenges painters face: sealing out moisture, resisting bleeding of stains and chemicals from inside the substrate, and locking down chalky surfaces.

Substrates that have paint adhering to them, in good condition, usually do not need a full prime coat. Rather, spot priming is performed where the surface is bare, or preparation tasks have been performed. However, if an extreme color change is planned, it is often helpful to have a primer coat applied to help the finish coats cover better.

Answer: After pollen has fallen but before it gets too cold. It’s also not recommended to paint on extremely hot days.

Answer: This is a common question. The industry average for exterior repaint is 6-10 years. But there are many variables which can affect the life of the paint on your home or building, some of those including the type of substrate (concrete, cedar, composite material), the age and architecture of the building, the number and size of the plants surrounding the building, and the thoroughness of the previous contractor in preparing the surface for paint, as well as the quality of the paint previously used. A reasonable expectation for maintaining your home or building is to paint every 6-10 years, and to stain every 2-4 years. Some homeowners repaint more often because they like the freshly painted look and want to protect their home. From experience, we see the 7-8 year mark as the sweet spot for our customers.

Answer: Each job is a little different. But if you could make sure that you have a working exterior water spigot, an electrical outlet and any bushes or trees cut back a few feet away from the house really helps. Also, if possible not to leave cars in the driveway.

Answer: No one needs to be home. However, we do need access to electricity and water and if doors are to be painted, we’ll need to arrange access.

Answer: Typically, we’ll pressure wash the exterior surfaces to be painted – removing dirt and debris. Next, we’ll check for peeling paint to be scraped and/or sanded down, and caulk in the proper gaps and cracks in the wood. An appropriate primer is selected and applied to any bare wood before final coats begin.

Answer: Most of our clients start out by looking at their existing neighborhood or others close by to look for inspiration. There may be elements of your house you won’t be changing – brick, stone, or other architectural items. The roof color/texture on the home is also a factor in which color to pick. Paint manufacturers have color fan decks that group exterior colors together for convenience.

Answer: Yes, colors can be matched very closely now days.

Answer: Yes, both aluminum and vinyl siding, if properly prepared to remove all dirt and chalk, can be painted with exterior acrylic paint. Some vinyl siding is limited by the color selection, however, as a darker color painted over the manufacturer’s color could result in warping. We use Sherwin Williams Vinyl Safe Technology products to prevent this from happening.

Answer: Stucco, like many surfaces, can fade – especially when it’s exposed to direct sunlight. But, making it look new again is easy. Oliveira Painting can revive the look of your stucco, giving your home a fresh, new appearance.

Answer: No problem. Just like any surface (for example, wood siding, vinyl or fiber cement), stucco can be repainted to suit your color preferences. If you want to achieve a darker shade than your original stucco color, and the surface is in good shape, a quality paint can probably provide the coverage you need in one coat. Painting a lighter shade over a darker tone may require two coats. When selecting a new color, don’t forget to coordinate with other exterior colors on your home such as shingles and trim.

Answer: Not necessarily. There are really two main functions of paint on the exterior of your home – aesthetics and protection. Although at first glance it might look pretty good, the surface maybe be weathering and the paint film may not be protecting that part of the house as well as you think. Keep in mind that if you paint the entire house at one time, you won’t need to it again for another 5-10 years. If areas of the house are coated at different times, then they may weather differently and unevenly over time.

Answer: We can do small wood repairs ourselves like rotten wood trim replacement, siding repair, or shingles as needed. If your house has extreme damage, we have other industry partners we’ll work with to ensure the wood is taken care of properly and professionally.

Answer: We start out by using high quality paint products that stand up to the harsh New England rain and snow weather. Inexpensive paints that have inferior acrylic resins don’t last as long on horizontal surfaces. We may use a specialized bonding primer underneath a high-end final coat for vulnerable areas.

Answer: There could be several reasons for this, but most likely it’s a result of poor ventilation in your soffits. We first usually look to see if you have soffit vents, and if they’re plugged or clogged up. Some homes do not have soffit vents and instead use a roof vent. Either way, you probably have a build-up of moisture and heat in your attic causing this issue. Sometimes it can be as simple as replacing your soffit vents with new ones, and/or installing a few new ones if you don’t have enough air flow.

Answer: There could be any number of reasons why you’re having fade or peeling issues. Fading is usually due to exposure to the Sun’s UV rays. Less expensive paints with lower quality resins tend to fade quicker, or when there is less paint film applied (like one coat instead of two). Peeling can happen for a variety of reasons, but is most likely linked to moisture intrusion. Moisture is getting behind the paint film somehow and is being drawn out by the Sun, causing it to peel. We usually see peeling on the south and west sides of the house. When we come out and give you a written proposal, we’ll help you troubleshoot the issue.

Answer: When we pressure wash, we use a mild TSP/Bleach solution to remove loose dirt and mildew. All the paints we use are mildew resistant. However, mildew is airborne and shady areas will always be susceptible to growth. We cannot promise we can prevent it in the future, but cutting back trees and bushes that are too close to the house or moving sprinklers that are too close tends to solve a lot of these reoccurring issues.

Answer: We use multiple techniques: brush, roller, and airless spraying. We prefer the spraying and back brushing method. There are benefits to spraying a smooth surface such as a smoother appearance, thicker coating and speed of application, however some surfaces may require back brushing, back rolling or good old-fashioned brushing and rolling.

Answer: Yes, we do refinish Fiberglass front entry systems! We can touch up the stain or even change the color of your door if you choose. We recommend that you have a clear coat applied to them every few years to preserve the integrity of your door.

Answer: If your garage doors are steel or aluminum, there may be a reason to hesitate before painting them. The reason is that they come from the factory with an extremely durable finish, sometimes called “baked enamel” or “powder coated.” This factory finish will normally last for a long time and require very little maintenance. However, if you paint over the baked enamel, it will need to be maintained every 5 to 10 years. That said, if your house is in need of updating for some reason, it will probably be worth it to you to paint your garage doors. There are several reasons someone might do this: The existing paint is wearing out (chalking, rusting, peeling). The house has been repainted, and the garage doors no longer match. The house looks drab with too much of the same color, and the garage doors could provide an attractive contrast. You are ready for a change in the look of your house, but you are not ready for a complete repainting. Whatever reasons you may have for wanting to paint your garage doors, Oliveira Painting is here to help.

Answer: We can certainly help but garages need to be fully emptied, basements should be empty and pool patios/patios should be clear of any items.

Answer: Most garages can be done in just 1-2 days! Larger size garages or ones that require more prep could take longer.

Answer: Usually 3-4 days for car traffic or moving heavy items back onto it.