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Tips for a Great Paint Job

admin — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 15:00:06 +0000

A room looks wonderful with a fresh coat of paint. But if you have a “Love-Hate” relationship with painting, you’ll want to read our tips on getting a great finished product. You might even enjoy the project as much as the finished product!

Start Out Right

You’ll enjoy the job more if you get everything together at the start. Organize a tool station in the middle of the area you’ll be working in. Gather together your paint, brushes, rollers, hammers, screwdrivers, plastic bags, plastic wrap, rags, paint can opener, and drop cloths.

Plan a Day for Prep

Don’t try to get everything done in one day. Use the day before painting day to gather furniture in the center of the room, patch cracks and holes, put blue painter’s tape around doors and windows, and cover wall and ceiling light fixtures (light bulbs removed, of course!) with large plastic bags.

Clear the Decks

If you can, clear out all the furniture and accessories. Take everything off the walls. If you can’t move everything out, place the furniture and lamps in the middle of the room and cover them with a good drop cloth. Be sure that you tape the cloth around the furniture. Then put a second cover of plastic or old sheet over everything.

Remove All Hardware

It may seem easier to paint around door knobs or cabinet hinges, but unless you’re a professional, very experienced painter, you’re bound to get drips around. So carry around some zip top bags and remove all cabinet knobs and hinges, door knobs, light switch plates and outlet covers, and light fixtures. Place the pieces together in separate bags and clearly mark the contents and location (top left cabinet, bathroom door, etc) you took them from. This is a great time to clean the hardware! Put them back when you’re done painting.

Get Yourself Ready

No matter how hard you try, you’re bound to get drips (or more) of paint on whatever you’re wearing. So take off all jewelry. Reserve some old, but comfortable, clothes for your painting jobs. Slip-on shoes are easy to take off if you need to leave the room. You won’t have to worry about tracking drops of paint into other rooms. When you paint the ceiling, put a scarf, shower cap, or old baseball hat over your hair and some plastic over your eyeglasses.

Don’t Paint Over Problem Walls

If your walls have holes or cracks, fix them before you start with the paint. Any home center or paint store has knowledgeable personnel to guide you to the best products for the job. Wide cracks and large holes can be “bridged” with fiberglass tape, spackle will fill small holes and cracks, and texturizing products are available to match your existing wall finish.

via: About.com

Client Testimonial: Interior Painting in Camarillo, Ca.

bdumond — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 20:04:28 +0000

It has become a rarity when you find a company who is honest, does what they say they will do, completes the job within the agreed upon time frame and whose work is at a master’s level. I frankly lucked out. I went online in search of interior house painters and found the Pacific West painting website. The reviews that I read brought me to picking up the telephone and calling for an estimate. The owner, Bill, was very knowledgeable, personable and patient. I had an unusual situation where we decided to move and had three weeks to make everything happen. Bill was able to meet with us the very next day, provide solid feedback about colors and shades based on the lighting conditions in our apartment. He called with a reasonable estimate, informed me that he only uses the highest quality paint and assured me that our place would be finished in a couple of days. He crew was one time both days, was very friendly and considerate of our neighbors ensuring that the noise level was at a minimum and were true professionals. The painting exceeded my expectations and when they had finished, the place was so clean that you would not know they were even there. The entire experience was effortless on our part and we were quite happy that the apartment was move in ready when they left. Great crew, great company, absolutely reliable and very reasonable in cost vs. value. You would be remiss if you did not at least give them the opportunity to show you what they have to offer.
Fred B.
Camarillo, CA

Customer Review: Exterior and Interior House Painting in Northridge California

bdumond — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 15:47:23 +0000

Pacific West first painted the exterior of my home many years ago, I was so happy with that work, that I did not hesitate to have them paint the interior of my home. When trim needs touching up or I redecorate, I call knowing that I will get the best work possible! In 17 years, Pacific West is the ONLY contractor I have left alone to work in my home without supervision. I trust them completely and they have lived up to every promise and every expectation! Thank you and keep up the great work!

LeAnne M.
Northridge, Ca.

Client Testimomial: Exterior House Painting in Ventura, CA

bdumond — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 15:44:42 +0000

Thank you Bill and Pacific West! Our house was in desperate need of a facelift – cracks, chips, and peeling paint from the 1970s does not make for a beautiful property. Somehow you managed to turn it around and bring it into the new millennium, making the exterior seem completely new again! Your crew was completely professional and hardworking; the crazy dog even stopped barking after the first day!

Thanks again,
Kristy and Andrew L.
Ventura, Ca.

Customer Review: Exterior House Painting in Ventura, Ca

bdumond — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 15:49:03 +0000

Bill Dumond is an excellent business person with a great team of house painters. Their professionalism is very impressive. Bill works with you on all aspects of the job, from quotation to completion. He and his staff move in, do their job, and leave the place clean. It was our pleasure to deal with Bill and Pacific West Painting. We highly recommend using this painting company.

Zaki and Ann S.
Ventura, Ca.

Testimonial: Interior Home Painting Camarillo Ca

bdumond — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 14:41:59 +0000

All work was done promptly with a great attention to detail. I would highly recommend Pacific West Painting to anyone.

Ken W.

Camarillo, CA

Testimonial: Exterior House Painting Camarillo Ca

bdumond — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 14:46:10 +0000

Pacific West has done an excellent job painting the exterior of our house. Its employees are very thorough, meticulous and efficient. And, Bill, the owner, is very knowledgeable and responsive to any queries you may have, and he is fun to talk to as well. You will not go wrong in hiring Pacific West for your painting job for quality, service, and price.

Sunil T

Camarillo Ca

Testimonial: Oxnard Ca. Exterior House Painting

bdumond — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 19:43:14 +0000

Bill,

It was a pleasure having your crew at our house this past week. They were polite and always on time. The house looks great and we have had many compliments. We will recommend you to our friends and neighbors. A very professional job, well done!

Thanks,

Jaimee and Rick D.

Oxnard, Ca.

Testimonial: Exterior home painter Newbury Park Ca

bdumond — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 22:41:27 +0000

Dear Bill:

We’ve lived in our home for over 17 years, and over that time have had a number of different companies and crews work with us from construction, soft-scape, gardening and painting. I want to let you know that your company and crew, were hands down the best we have ever worked with!

From our first meeting and discussion about the needs to repaint our 5,000 square foot home, your time estimate (right on the two week target), care of the details like taping of the windows and trim, removal of gutters, awnings before you prepared and painted, then returned them when you finished, clean up each day, professionalism of every crew member and your well positioned pricing made the entire project a pleasure.
My wife and I feel that our home is renewed for the immediate future and our living environment has been greatly enhanced because of your excellent company and your personal professionalism.
Consider us an ongoing client and it is a pleasure to provide you with this recommendation for your services. Those that hire your company will receive nothing but the best!

Kindest regards,

Ronald J. B
Newbury Park, Ca

Testimonial: Newbury Park California Exterior Home Painting

admin — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 15:43:04 +0000

I called Pacific West Paint for an interior paint job for my home. They were courteous and professional.

I had called 3 other contractors prior to calling Pacific West Paint none of them even bothered to call me back or show up. Bill at Pacific West Paint was great!

Showed up on time. Did exactly what they promised for the price they promised.

Clean, tidy and great work! Thank You, Pacific West Paint!!!

Thanks again for all your help!

John B

Newbury Park, CA