Just had Century Painting repaint our covered entryway. I am happy to report that their work is absolutely impeccable! Plus they came when they said they would, finished on time, and left the property in immaculate condition. I could not be more pleased and am more than happy to recommend Century Painting.
Jerry ShewWe recently had Century complete a medium size interior project, including restoration of several wood countertops. They also restored our old back deck. Johnny and his crew worked hard and did high quality work. Jack gave us a competitive quote and was able to schedule his crew especially quickly to accommodate our family. Much appreciate the work and would definitely recommend them.
Matt BossemeyerJack and his team did phenomenal work for us. They re-stained our porch and railings, re-finished out front door and took care of the iron railings around our house, as well. In addition, Jack showed me some areas that could use work that I hadn't seen and we took care of that while the team was here. Highly recommend Century!
Anthony Burton
Sure you can paint yourselves but will it look like a professional painter’s work? There is truly an art to painting. It is very difficult to get a professional looking paint job especially with darker colors. The proper prep work can make the biggest difference of all in the quality of the wall coverings.
Unintentional brush or roller marks are characterized as having an uneven flow or leveling failure. Working without a primer on porous surfaces can cause leveling failures; yet poor flow is more often directly related to the style of rollers and brushes used in painting. Always opt for quality brushes, and choose a roller nap length that is suited the type of paint you have selected. Century Painting Contractors always employs professional-quality rollers and brushes, and we are experts in selecting the best tools for your paint job.
Mildew is fungal in nature, and often presents as dark spots on paint and various surfaces in warmer, damp areas of homes and buildings. Bathrooms, basements and kitchens are prime targets for mildew, as well as areas where leaks might be prevalent. Mildew should be removed before painting “ideally as soon as possible” and the source or contributing factors should be addressed. Removal requires aggressive cleaning with a bleach solution, and personal protective gear should be worn during the removal process. Century Painting Contractors can evaluate any areas of your interior space where mildew is suspect, and provide recommendations to ensure that your new paint job is beautiful and remains mildew-free.
The uneven finish you refer to is called flashing. If primed improperly or not at all, porous surfaces such as drywall have a tendency to soak up paint, leaving an irregular sheen with both dull and shiny spots. Flashing can also occur if primer is not allowed to fully dry prior to applying paint. Extreme temperatures can effect drying time, so it is important to be consistent with heating and cooling measures. Flashing can be corrected by evenly applying an additional finishing coat of paint.
Cracking and the subsequent flaking of paint on interior surfaces occurs as paint ages. Oil-based paints lose elasticity over time, and are especially susceptible to cracking. Careful priming of surfaces before painting can increase the resilience of certain types of paint. In order to repair cracking and flaking, loose paint should be scraped off and the area should be sanded. Deeper fissures resulting from cracked materials beneath the paint may also require repair. Special attention should be given to priming any sanded or bare areas to guarantee an even application of paint.
