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What to do with my old kitchen drop ceiling lighting?

March 1, 2018 By Paul Peck

Cocoa Beach condo kitchen ceiling light- Before

It’s a common dilemma among home and condo owners that I’m sure most of you have seen before.

That Ugly, outdated grid lighting system in the kitchen of a Home!

Whether you’re thinking about doing a new kitchen remodel or your just looking to modernize and open up your kitchens feel and get rid of that outdated kitchen drop ceiling and kitchen lights.
This process that I developed many years ago will turn any of these eyesore ceilings into a show piece that you will love and your neighbors will envy. I’ve installed close to one hundred of these types of trey ceilings here in the Brevard County area over the years.

Here some photo’s of the process:

Kitchen drop ceiling light Before:

1980’s grid style kitchen Light- Before

Kitchen drop ceiling removed:

Cocoa Beach condo kitchen grid ceiling removed

Makes the kitchen feel bigger already.

Fluorescent kitchen lights removed:

Concrete ceiling exposed.

After the Kitchen drop ceiling and lighting is removed. It’s time for a little drywall repair and mud work:

Doing some drywall repair and mud work.

After the drywall was repaired, It was time to apply a new and more modern texture called Skip Trowel:

Skip Trowel texture applied.

After the Skip Trowel was applied we added crown molding around the perimeter of the new kitchen trey ceiling:

Crown Molding installed.

Ceiling primed and painted with two coats of Sherwin Williams Super Paint semi-gloss extra white:

New trey ceiling primed and painted.

Florescent or LED lights can be installed behind the crown molding for an elegant look:

Custom trey ceiling with LED lighting- After

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☆Exterior Painting Melbourne Florida/ Stucco cracks,dingy soffitts and iron stains ☆

February 19, 2018 By Paul Peck

This Project blog post is about an exterior repaint that went from drab to WoW!

After we pressure washed the exterior of this Melbourne home, we repaired all of the staircase stucco cracks, treated the iron stains, applied a masonry sealer/bonder to ensure good adhesion. Then we a applied two coats of Sherwin Williams A100 satin exterior paint on all of the stucco walls, bands, columns, soffits, facia, gutters, downspouts, back patio deck and patio ceilings.

Here’s the Before and After video I put together:

Please give me a call for all of your exterior painting, stucco repair, pool deck repair, pooldeck painting-staining needs.

Project Before and After Photos:

Stucco cracks- Exterior painting Melbourne FL Before

Stucco cracks and Iron stain

Patio deck Before

Patio deck After

Sofitts before

Soffitts After

Melbourne Home Before

Melbourne Home After

Highly Recommended!
We recently used Peck Drywall & Painting to paint the exterior of our house and pool deck. Their quote was competitive, and they completed the work promptly and to a very high standard. They were courteous and professional from start to finish. We will use them for all of our future painting needs.
Rob F.

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Indian Harbour Beach, FL 32937
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The Peck Painting Company is a professional interior and exterior painting contractor here in Melbourne, Florida.
Over the past 20 years we have built a great project portfolio by completing all types of commercial and residential painting projects here in Melbourne, Melbourne Beach, Satellite Beach, Indian Harbour Beach and surrounding areas.

Exterior Painting Melbourne Florida

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Can my exterior window frames be painted?

September 24, 2017 By Paul Peck

This Project Blog is about exterior painting project where we also painted the peeling and chalky exterior window frames on a home in the Summer Brook sub division Melbourne, FL.

Chances are if your reading this, your windows might need a little face lift.
Getting new windows for your home just because the paint is drab and chalky could cost a pretty penny.
The good news is that You have found the perfect Melbourne painting contractor to make your windows look like new again for a fraction of the price that it would cost you to replace your windows.

Check this out:
I just finished up an exterior repaint in Melbourne, where we also painted the window frames because the windows were chalky. I have a proven track record and years of experience to prep your windows for a flawless factory finish.
Over the years I have perfected the technique and best materials to use on these types of exterior window frames.
1) Pressure wash all of the exterior surfaces to be painted.
2) Prep the surface and area around the window to be painted
3) We like to use our airless paint sprayer to prime your window frames with Richards Paint – Multi Surface Primer/Sealer.
4) After the primer dries, we caulk all of the windows to be painted.
5) Lastly, I spray two coats of Richards – Signature Series (satin or semi gloss) exterior paint for a long lasting and durable finish.

Here’s a few Before and After photos of a couple of the windows we painted:

Chalky Window Frame – Before photo

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Chalky Window Frame Painted – After photo

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I am absolutely delighted with the finished result.
Peck Drywall and Painting painted the exterior of my home after performing some minor stucco repairs.
I have a stucco home that needed painting and some minor stucco repair. Paul Peck came out to give an estimate in person at my earliest convenience and was very knowledgable and professional. His estimate was competitive with the four other estimates I received and he was able to start the job within a short period of time. He was present each day and his crew is very skilled and courteous. They worked around inclement weather and kept me informed of any issues or schedule adjustments. I am absolutely delighted with the finished result and would not hesitate to recommend this company to other Angie’s List members.
Elizabeth B. – Melbourne, Fl

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Vaulted Ceiling Tape Joint Repair-Knockdown Texture Sponge

March 20, 2016 By Paul Peck

In this video blog I’ll be demonstrating how to apply an all purpose joint compound with my Knockdown Texture Sponge on a vaulted ceiling repair. The ceiling repair is the entire 36′ paper tape joint right at the vault of the open plan ceiling.

Over time a lot of homes vaulted tape joints end up separating due to a few different factors:

Vaulted Ceiling Tape Joint Repair

1) These type of ceilings are exposed to excessive heat because of how close the vaulted ceiling is to the actual roof.
2) Sometimes when the drywall was installed at the vaulted ceiling the drywall hangers leave to big of a gap at the vault.
3) Another common mistake during the construction phase of when the drywall ceiling was initially installed without using the correct amount of fasteners which lead to the ceiling sagging over time and popping the tape joint at the vaulted ceiling.
4) Other times there is no framing member to attach to at the top section of the vaulted ceiling.

These are just a few of the reason why a vaulted ceilings tape joints fail.

After applying a Straight Flex specialty tape for a nice crisp line along the vault and three coats of mud and a little fine sanding, it was time to use the knockdown texture sponge to blend the existing knockdown texture on this vaulted ceiling repair.

I must say this knockdown texture sponge works great for matching and blending the knockdown texture. I’ve been using one for a several years now and they work great for tape joint repairs and small drywall repairs.

Whether you’re doing drywall repairs on the wall drywall or plaster ceiling repairs you can match your existing knockdown texture with the new knockdown texture Sponge

The knockdown texture sponge is perfect for matching knockdown texture on wall or ceiling repairs and can be purchased from The Texture Master

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Start matching knockdown texture like a Pro!

For those DIY and How To Fans out there

I’ve found in my over 20 years in business as a drywall contractor and painting contractor, that using my knockdown sponge texturing technique along with my knockdown texture sponge. I can match most knockdown textures on wall and ceiling repairs that also need knockdown texture patch matched to an existing texture.

Knockdown repair tools you will need to match your knockdown texture on your vaulted ceiling:

1) My Knockdown Texture Sponge

2) All purpose joint compound

3) Drywall Mud pan drywall Hauk

4) 6″ and 12″ Taping knife or lexan knockdown paddle

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How to skim coat using the paint roller trick

February 16, 2016 By Peck Drywall and Painting

In this Blog video two part series I’ll show you how to do the first coat and second skim coats on a wall to get rid of an ugly poorly done knockdown texture. This how to skim coat trick is a great way for anyone from DIYers to contractors to apply a skim coat to drywall and plaster walls or ceilings.

Skim Coating to get rid of ugly texture

I’ll be using the paint roller method with a 1 1/4″ roller nap (cover) and I thinned down the all purpose joint compound with water.

How to skim coat dtywall with the paint roller method

For skimming I’m using a 14″ drywall taping knife and mud pan to smooth out the mud that was applied.

Skimming out the rolled on mud with a 14″ drywall taping knife

How to skim coat- Paint roller trick on Youtube (Part 1)

How to skim coat- Paint roller trick (Part 2)

This How to Skim Coat Trick is a must when skim coating walls and ceilings for DIY’ers!

Once the first skim coat is complete, let the joint compound dry for 24 hours. Day 2- scape any high spots with your 6″ drywall knife and then apply another skim coat to the area. This skim coat will be much easier and smoother than the first skim coat and it will also dry a lot faster too.

Once the second coat is dry:
1) Sand entire wall with 100 grit sandpaper
2) Remove sanding dust from walls by using a half of a bucket of water and a yellow grout sponge rinsing the sponge often in the bucket of water.
3) Prime with a quality latex acrylic primer.
4) Paint on two coats of a quality paint and you’re done!

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Comments from: Paul Peck- Owner at Peck Drywall and Painting

In Conclusion: I highly recommend this skim coating with the paint roller trick to any contractors or even Do it Yourself’ers for covering up an ugly texture, looking for a smoother finish on their drywall or plaster walls and ceilings, or even after removing wallpaper!

I think this how to skim coat trick saved me several hours of work by not having to take the extra time to try and keep the mud thickness as consistent as possible which means less sanding and mudding.

Tip: If you’re trying to cover up a knockdown or skip trowel texture, be sure to use at least a 1″ to 1 1/4″ roller cover when applying the first skim coat. Then a 3/4″ nap will work fine for the second skim coat of all purpose joint compound to the wall or ceiling or skim coating.

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Good luck with your skim coating project! -Paul

Checkout one of my latest videos below:

In this video tutorial I’m going to show you how to apply a skim coat to your walls for fresh new look.

DIY Skim Coating- In this video I’m gonna show you how to mix the skim coat and also all of the tools needed to for mixing an all purpose joint compound for skim coating.

Have questions about how to skim coat and the materials that you see in the video?

Please feel free to ask Your Questions in the Comment Section of my video on YOUTUBE
HERE—>https://youtu.be/NZyY96BISXQ

Here’s the tools I used to get the job done in this skim coating by hand video:

Goldblatt Mud Mixing 3/8″ drill bit- http://amzn.to/2khx0WG

Dewalt 20-Volt Lithium Ion Drill/ Driver – http://amzn.to/2kJ2wtg

WallBoard Bucket Scoop- http://amzn.to/2jtimXV

Goldblatt Pro Mud Pan and Knife Set- http://amzn.to/2kIqlWc

Werner Bench Ladder- http://amzn.to/2kJor3v

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The Rope Trick – Trim Tex Architectural Reveal Bead Installation

January 24, 2016 By Paul Peck
Reveal Bead – Tips and Tricks

In this Blog video I’ll be demonstrating the rope trick on some inset baseboard using Trim Tex Reveal Bead for a 1/2″ reveal and Super Seal Gasket L Bead Tearaway for where the inset baseboards meet the porcelain tile floor. I’ll be installing the reveal bead by setting it in mud using USG Easy Sand 90 minute setting type joint compound w/ Trim Tex Powdered Mud Max joint compound additive. I’m also bedding in fiberglass mesh drywall tape over of the beads in the special blend of mud.

Reveal Bead Rope Trick on Youtube

The rope trick is perfect for protecting the reveal from getting joint compound in the reveal of the bead when doing drywall or any type of drywall art wall finishing.

The Rope trick is a must when doing reveal beads!

Once the rope is pulled out from the first coat I’ll be doing two more coats of the Mud Max 90 without the rope. Because with the rope trick the mud is very close to being flat along the top and bottom of the architectural reveal bead. I chose to use the architectural reveal bead because it creates the sharpest cleanest aesthetic reveals. The regular reveal bead has has more of a rounded profile along the top and bottom of the reveal. Both of these types of 1/2″ reveal beads or any reveal beads for that matter can utilize the rope trick to keep mud from getting in the reveal while doing the first mud set and taping coat.

$The Rope Trick using Trim-Tex Architectural Reveal Bead on an inset baseboard project$
The Rope Trick using Trim-Tex Architectural Reveal Bead on an inset baseboard project

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Comments from: Paul Peck- Owner at Peck Drywall and Painting

In Conclusion: I highly recommend this rope trick any drywall or stucco contractors installing any type of reveal bead!

I think the rope trick saved me several hours of work by not having to take the extra time to try and keep as mud mud as possible from getting into the reveal bead and also the time to clean out the reveal after the first coat. Because it would be virtually impossible to keep mud out of the reveal while doing the first coat of Mud max 90.

Tip: Keep a five gallon bucket filled halfway up with water while your pulling the rope out and you can clean it off easily in the bucket wit a rag.

PS: Our record for the most continuous amount of rope pulled was the full 50′ of rope that we had.
Can you beat that Record???

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Cool Drywall Tool Review and Demonstration- Drywall Cutting Can Lights

December 16, 2015 By Paul Peck
In this drywall tool review and demonstration video I’ll show you how to use a can light drywall tool. It’s great for DIYers, handyman and even contractors will benefit from this must have magnetic drywall measuring and locating tool.

The Center Mark by Calculated Industries is a great tool for marking and cutting the drywall around Can lights with a Roto Zip spiral cut saw. For remodels, new construction and ceiling repairs.

No measuring required!

The Center Mark is super easy to use!

1) Simply screw in the magnetic post right in the can light before you put your drywall up

2) Now put your drywall into position

3) Next take the locator magnet and find magnetic post under the drywall before you make your cut

4) Now plunge the Roto Zip or spiral cut saw into the drywall about an inch away from your Center Mark magnet toward you.

5) Once you hit the metal rim of the can light, pull the cutting bit out.

6) Now return the bit on the other side of the can light metal rim and follow the can light outer rim around the can light and you’re done!

My conclusion and drywall tool review after trying the Center Mark Drywall Tool for the first time. Is that whether you’re a DIY’er, handyman or even a remodeling contractor or drywall contractor. This product will be the fastest way and most precise way to marking and cutting the drywall around can lights on the new construction, remodels and home improvement projects.

So with the Center Mark by Calculated Industries, You can save time and money by reducing the number of miscuts around can lights. All of this means you make more money while also getting a better end result.

And did I mention that there is No Measuring Required!!

The tools that I recommend precision marking and cutting are the Center Mark Drywall Tool for can lights and also the Blind Mark Magnetic Locator Tool for cutting out all sizes of electrical boxes.
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How to spray popcorn ceiling texture on a drywall ceiling repair

October 3, 2015 By Peck Drywall and Painting
On this popcorn ceiling repair project, I’ll demonstrate how to spray and blend popcorn ceiling texture on an actual ceiling repair that had water damage from a roof leak in Merritt Island, Florida. I’ll be using my GoPro while shooting the video.

This will give you a unique perspective of how I spray and feather and match popcorn ceiling texture with a hopper and compressor.

Prep- After I moved a few things out of the work zone, I covered the floor with 2 mil plastic and in order to contain all of the dust from the ceiling repair and the popcorn ceiling spray texture, I created a plastic bubble going from the ceiling to to the floor by using .31 mil plastic.

Next, I scraped back the area of the ceiling where the popcorn texture had the water damage from a roof leak that had occurred while these homeowners were getting a new roof installed.
After scraping back the popcorn texture, I primed the area with a can of Kilz stain blocking primer. This helps the popcorn ceiling texture get maximum adhesion to the existing popcorn ceiling and also will prevent any water stains to bleed through where the new popcorn texture meets the old popcorn.

Next, I sprayed the popcorn ceiling texture using my smaller hopper and 15 gallon compressor since it’s just a small ceiling repair area that needs to be sprayed with the popcorn ceiling texture. I first concentrate on going around the perimeter of the ceiling repair. Then, I move on to spraying the main part of the popcorn ceiling repair. Lastly, I blend the popcorn texture into the old popcorn texture from the repair line out lightly feathering at the very end to create a gradual fade into the ceiling repair.

Good luck with your popcorn ceiling repair and texture matching project!

If you have any questions be sure to subscribe to my Youtube Channel and the ask your question in the comments section of this video.

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Water damage drywall repair after washers water hose bursts in Merritt Island

May 18, 2015 By Paul Peck
On this Merritt Island water damage drywall repair project I was contacted by the homeowner after their washer water line had leaked in the laundry room. Damaging one wall directly behind the washer and dryer.

Water damaged wall

Since this leak happened in the middle of the night a 24 hour water restoration emergency service company had already come out to remove all of the water damage drywall, insulation and flooring. They also dried out all of the wood framing and tile flooring. Luckily this water was a cleaned up before any mold could start to grow.

The damage at this home could’ve been so much worse. I’ve seen water lines to washers break with no one home and the
whole house get flooded. These types of plumbing disasters can result in thousands of dollars worth of damage and plenty of frustrations to go along with it!

After the plumber did the necessary repairs to the washers hoses the homeowners also decided since all of the plumbing was exposed. that it was a good time to do some preventive maintenance and replace some of the aging water valves and connections which are usually a pain to get to since they’re behind the drywall in the laundry room.

After arriving at this Merritt Island home to repair the water damaged drywall. I first had to remove all of the drywall screws from the wood framing that were left behind from the water restoration company before I could reinstall new insulation and 1/2″ drywall to the water damaged area.

Water damage drywall repair before photo

Insulation replaced

Drywall installed

First coated with 45 minute mud

Second coated with 45 minute mud

Third coated using USG all purpose joint compound

Sanded and ready for primer and paint

Sanded and ready for primer and painting

Water Damaged Drywall?

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Peck Drywall and Painting Water Damage Specialists serving all of Brevard County:

With Peck Dywall and Painting, you can be assured that every step in the process will be performed properly. We take pride in our work and all projects are diligently monitored by the owner of Peck Drywall and Painting. Your home or business will be treated like it is our home or business.
For you, we will provide you with an estimate, which includes a written proposal spelling out the important details related to scope of work and price.Top grade materials are used throughout each project, giving you quality results and maximum duration for the investment you’ve made to your home or business.

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Drywall Art Sculpture- Taking my shark sculpture to another level

February 19, 2015 By Paul Peck
I’ve been creating drywall art sculptures of ocean scenes and 3D waves on the walls of homes, restaurants and doctors offices here in Brevard County, Florida for several years now. But, I had an idea of being able to take these drywall art sculptures from just walls and turn them into a framed, hand painted fine art sculpture that can be custom made and shipped to order anywhere in the US or around the world. These framed wall sculpture paintings can be hung on any wall without the sculpture artist having to be on site to create a custom wall sculpture.

The drywall art sculpture and painting process

Here’s a few photos of the drywall art sculpture as it goes through it’s transformation from just a sculpture to a framed and ready to hang piece of unique art.

Sculpting my shark drywall art sculpture with my Marshalltown drywall sculpting tools

Shark sculpture ready to be primed

The entire shark sculpture was primed with a spray can of Kilz and the ocean blue water background painted to a point where I can blend it more with the shary once the shark is painted

Background covered and protected – Ready to paint the shark

Shark hand painted with acrylic paint

Shark sculpture ready to blend the backgound water in with the glow of the light hitting the shark

For the wet water effect on the shark sculpture, I clear coated it with 5 coats of gloss polycrylic sealer

My completed hand painted and framed shark sculpture

3D sculptured shark painting

The shark sculpture wall hanger is 19″ x 46″ in size

Completed drywall art shark sculpture

Custom masonite backing

Professional wire and hangers

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