Why Your House Painter Might not be the One to Pressure Wash Your Home Before Repainting

Why your house painter might not be the one to pressure wash your home before repainting. Ok. It seems logical that the people who are going to paint your house would know how to clean it properly with a power washer. But in many instances, this is really not the case. Why? Many painters and painting companies see cleaning the house before painting as grunt work and beneath them. Worse, many see washing the house as simply a way to make quick money, rather than making a surface as clean as possible to ensure peeling and de-bonding of the paint doesn’t happen. You, as the owner of the house might see getting your home washed before painting as just an expense you didn’t want to have to pay. But remember, if your home is not prepared properly for paint you could be on the hook for a new paint job much sooner than you expect. Thats why you should ask questions of your painter to see what they plan to do,and if they are using a professional power washing service to get the job done right. Rinsing and cleaning are two different things. What do they do with moss and algae? How do they make sure that moisture doesn’t get up under siding and cause rot and mildew? Do they use high or low pressure washing methods and why? If you are not satisfied with their answers, it may be time for a second opinion from someone who specializes in cleaning exterior siding and pre paint preparation. If the surface is not all clean, there could be problems. The professional knows the issues and recognizes that not all surfaces can be washed the same way. With the proper homework, you’ll have a beautiful, new looking house with a finish that will last a long time. And in the long run, that’s a big money saver!