OUR STEP BY STEP PROCESS

INTERIOR SET UP 

• Rooms and areas to be painted are scheduled with the customer.
  
• Large furniture is moved into the center of the room.
  
• Furniture is covered with plastic.
  
• Floors are covered with drop cloths.
  

PREPARATION

• -Holes and cracks in walls are filled.
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• -Gaps in trim are caulked.
  
• -Stains, such as watermarks, are sealed.
  
• -Washing is done where necessary.
  

PAINTING

• -Repaired areas are primed.
  
• -Paint is applied with a brush, roller, or sprayer depending on the surface.
  
• -Ceilings and walls are painted to proper coverage and finish color.
  
• -Clean-cut lines between trim and walls.
  
• -Only premium quality paints are used.
  

CLEAN UP

• -Furniture is moved back to its original positions.
  
• -Floors and carpets are thoroughly vacuumed and swept.
  
• -All supplies and refuge are removed.
  
• -Touch-up paint is labeled and left with the customer.
  

INSPECTION

• -Before the crew packs up their equipment, a “wet-walk-around” is done to ensure all contracted areas are painted properly.
  
• -Final touch-ups are noted on a Quality List and are completed before the crew leaves.
  
• -DAECO Painting Standard Inspection is performed by a Foreman or Project Leader. And then by you the project owner. 

POWER WASHING

•  -Bio-degradable detergent and bleach are used to remove dirt, mildew, and mold.
  
• -Delicate areas are hand washed.
  
• -House is given time to dry.
  
• -Driveways and decks cleaned (when contracted).
  

SCRAPING, PRIMING, AND MINOR MAINTENANCE

• ‍-All loose paint is removed, all bare surfaces are primed.
  
• -Open cracks around doors and windows are caulked (helps prevent water from entering home/siding, causing premature paint failure).
  
• -Window panes receive new putty where necessary (helps prevent water damage and minor drafts - if contracted).
  
• -Trim, siding, and stucco repairs are available.
  

PAINTING

• -Full finish coat is applied for proper coverage and finish.
  
• -Second or third coats are available upon request or when specified in the contract.
  
• -All non-painted surfaces are protected from splatter and drips.
  
• -Only premium quality DAECOAT paints and stains are used.
  

CLEAN UP

• -Performed daily and upon completion of the job.
  
• -All supplies and refuge are removed.
  
• -Plant beds cleaned and paint chips removed.
  
• -Outdoor fixtures and furniture are replaced.
  
• -Touch-up paint is labeled and left with the customer.
  

INSPECTION

• -Before the crew packs up their equipment, a “wet-walk-around” is done to ensure all contracted areas are painted properly.
  
• -Final touch-ups are noted on a Quality List and are completed before the crew leaves.
  
• -DAECO Painting Standard Inspection is performed by a Foreman or Project Leader. And then by you the project owner.