The Role of Power Washing in Preparing Surfaces for Painting

When you want to give your building a new paint job, preparing the surface beforehand is necessary to avoid future problems and costs. Power washing is crucial in ensuring your exterior surfaces are ready for a fresh new paint application.

Importance of Power Washing Before Painting

Ensuring Paint Adhesion and Longevity

A common misconception is that a fresh coat of paint will hide any flaws or dirt on the surface. On the contrary, painting over dirt, mildew, or loose paint can affect how well the new paint sticks and lasts. If the surface has any grime or debris, the new paint will bond with itthem rather than the building material. Power washing thoroughly cleans the surface and helps paint adhere to it, making the finish more durable and weather resistant.

Preventing Paint Failures and Blistering

A clean surface also helps the paint cure properly, which prevents issues like peeling, cracking, or blistering later on. Peeling paint is often seen on buildings that have not been properly cared for. Although various factors might cause paint to peel, one to watch out for is moisture that’s been trapped underneath. Too much buildup

can lead to mold and mildew, which not only reduces the paint’s adhesiveness but can cause health problems and other issues later on. Power washing removes any mold and mildew beforehand, and helps the surface dry better.

Saving Time and Avoiding Potential Issues

Power washing might seem like an extra step when painting, but if you opt to skip it, you potentially open the door to a host of issues that will cost you. As noted earlier, painting on a dirty surface often leads to the paint peeling or cracking faster, requiring it to be repainted sooner than expected—and thus expending unnecessary time and money.

NC Paint & PowerWash

Are you preparing to apply a fresh coat of paint to your building? Don’t take any risks: Get it the thorough power washing it deserves.

 At NC Paint & Power Wash, we offer a full-range of services including cutting-edge exterior and interior painting and staining ensuring long-lasting curb appeal. Don’t wait; give us a call today at 919-369-5725 to make an appointment.