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Water damage drywall repair after washers water hose bursts in Merritt Island
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. 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 … [Read More...]
Chalky and Faded Paint? Exterior House Painting Project in Melbourne, Fl
Getting the exterior of your home re-painted does more than just enhance your Melbourne FL home’s curb appeal. It helps protect probably one of your most important investments "Your Home" from the harsh Florida climate. It all starts with the prep and carries throughout your entire exterior painting process. It can protect your biggest investment for years to come. The good news is that You have found the perfect Melbourne FL painter to make your home look like new again for a fair price. This House Painting Project Blog post is about an exterior repaint on a home and pool deck in the Coral Springs subdivision in the Suntree area of Melbourne FL. We were contracted to seal and repaint all of the exterior surfaces of the home due to the fading and chalking of the paint from years of this Melbourne FL home being in the sun and elements of the harsh Florida climate. The very … [Read More...]
Cocoa, FL Exterior House Painting Project
On this Cocoa, Florida exterior repaint in Port Saint John we repaired several staircase stucco cracks, damaged stucco from the hurricane shutters and a buckled stucco area at the front entrance of this Cocoa, Fl home. Water had gotten behind the decorative stucco piece and rusted out the wire lathe at the front entrance of this South facing 10 year old home. Which ultimately caused the stucco to buckle and fail in that area. The whole house had chalky and faded paint that we had to deal with by priming all of the surfaces to be painted first, before we could start the exterior house painting. Here's the steps we took to prep and paint the exterior of this Cocoa, Fl home: 1) After digging out 4" to 6" around the perimeter of this homes exterior stucco walls 2) We pressure washed all of the exterior surfaces to be painted on this stucco home. 3) Then … [Read More...]
Springtime to Paint!
Spring fever is a term applied to several sets of physical and psychological symptoms associated with the arrival of spring. In general it refers to an increase in energy and vitality. Spring and "springtime" refer to the season, and also to ideas of rebirth, rejuvenation, renewal, resurrection, and regrowth. Spring = Rejuvenation Shouldn't your home's exterior be at the top of your list when thinking about Springtime and your rejuvenated motivation to get things in order around the house that you've been putting off for a while. Important things. Like probably one of your biggest investments, Your Home... Once the clock's are changed to Spring forward, you know that Spring is soon to follow. Spring is the perfect time of the year to paint your home Especially if you have any cracked or damaged stucco, faded paint, iron stains from your water sprinklers, or it might just be … [Read More...]
Indian Harbour Beach, FL | Exterior Painting Project By:Peck Painting
After we pressure washed this Indian Harbour Beach home, we repaired all of the stucco cracks and applied a clear sealer to all painted surfaces (due to chalkyness and also to assure good adhesion of the top coat) of the home. Then we recaulked all windows and applied three colors and two coats of Richards Signature Series satin exterior paint to the stucco walls, bands, columns, garage doors and all exterior doors. If you are looking for a local painter in Indian Harbour Beach to paint the interior or exterior of your home, condominium or business, please call 321.777.9337 or complete our online request form Please feel free to call or Email us for more information about our Interior and Exterior Painting services! Or simply just Click to schedule an Estimate Here Brevard County Painting License #PT393 State License # RX11066969 Please give us a call for a prompt and … [Read More...]
Vaulted Ceiling Repair- Knockdown Texture Matching
This Project Blog is about a vaulted ceiling repair on a rental home in Cocoa, FL. Along with priming and painting the entire interior of this Port Saint John home. We were also contracted to repair the tape joint at the vaulted ceiling that was cracking and falling down. First, We needed to cover and protect even though the carpeting will be replaced after all of the interior painting and ceiling repairs are completed. Next, Remove and replace the tape joint at vaulted ceiling and apply three coats of a setting type joint compound. Then, Install knockdown texture at repaired area feathering into the existing knockdown texture. Next, Prime the repair and all of the other ceilings and walls with an oil base stain blocking primer due to some smoke damage from the previous renters. Lastly, We applied two coats of Richards- Rich-shield Paint (satin). I absolutely recommend Peck … [Read More...]
Can my exterior window frames be painted?
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 … [Read More...]
How to paint a garage door
Your garage door is a HUGE part of the overall appearance of your home. Has your homes garage door lost it's luster? Is my garage door paintable? It's a common question among homeowners that have a weathered, rusted, chalky, faded or dusty garage door that's in need of a facelift or even just a color change that can give your home a different vibe and better curb appeal . Whether you're thinking about just repainting it or looking to paint the entire exterior of your home. I would recommend hiring a professional painting contractor. But painting a garage door is doable for the advanced DIY'er. I give this project a difficulty rating of 7 out of 10. You can get by with just using a brush and roller to paint most garage doors. But with these you will be left with some sort of stippling (a light texture or brush strokes). That's why I prefer to use an airless sprayer to apply … [Read More...]
Pool Deck Repair and Painting in Indialantic, Fl
After pressure washing this Indialantic beach homes entire pool deck and the lanai's textured concrete floors, we acid etched the concrete where the pool deck repairs were going to be done. Next we repaired all of the pool deck cracks and floated out the areas where there had been previous pool deck repairs and also skim coated the spots where the textured finish was chipping off in several areas with a thin coat of Kool deck. Then, we applied the new surface texture to all of the repaired pool deck areas to match the existing pool deck texture. Finally we spot primed with an epoxy floor primer and painted two coats of Richards Paint- Deck Guard pool deck and patio paint. Here's a short before and after video clip of this Indialantic pool deck and lanai before it was repaired and painted and then the after video of the amazing transformation of this … [Read More...]
Free Recycled Paint – Brevard County Residents
Peck Drywall and Painting cares about you and the environment Starting at 8:00 am on Saturday July 27th at the Brevard County, Fl - Richards Paint store locations listed below (until gone). Twice a year Richards Paint, Brevard County and the Household Hazardous Waste Collection Program team up and give away FREE exterior house paint to any Brevard County residents. *Limited quantities available twice a year. Up to 10 gallons of base color, 3 gallons of trim paint and 2 gallons of floor paint Available at the following locations only. Proof of Brevard County residence required. Call for availability. Paint Locations Melbourne 2900 Post Rd. - (321) 242-1864 Viera 1950 Viera Blvd. - (321) 632-2271 Palm Bay 500 Stack Rd. - (321) 984-0323 Merritt Island 230 E. Merritt Island Cswy, (520) Ste. 101 - (321) 459-2950 Ace/Hardware Beach Discount Plumbing & … [Read More...]
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