When dentists tell us to floss, they are not just trying to make up meaningless tasks to fill our time; it really makes a difference. When mechanics urge us to change the oil, it is not simply to bring in more revenue; it lengthens the life of a car! What about when an exterior house painter says that pressure washing is necessary prior to painting… is that a real thing? Does pressure washing really help in the process of exterior painting?
The truth of the matter is simple; if a house is not fully clean when the exterior paint goes on, the new paint will not look as good or last as long. There are two reasons for this:
Exterior House Paint Needs to Adhere to a Clean Surface
As the seasons roll past, they leave a variety of messes on our home exteriors. Dust and dirt, air pollution and pollen, bird droppings and mildew… none of our homes are immune from these factors here in New Jersey. If they are left on the surface when the exterior paint is applied, the new coating will not be able to properly bond with the old paint. This will mean a shortened lifespan for your new paint, and possibly significant paint failure.
On the other hand, if your home is cleaned thoroughly by an experienced hand, your new exterior paint will perform exactly as it should, resisting the effects of time for many years!
Shoddy Work Always Shows
Have you seen those pictures of highway line painting crews who painted their stripes right over a road-killed animal? Painting a home exterior without washing it is not quite that bad, but it is a similar idea!
Sloppy exterior painting goes on over bugs, leaves, cobwebs, dirt, and other random bits of matter. When the new paint has dried, the painted-on items are still visible beneath the new color, ruining the look. Not only that, but if those items come loose and fall off, there will be bare spots left where the previous color shows through.
When your New Jersey home exterior is fully cleaned prior to painting, it creates a smooth canvas. This allows the new exterior paint to go on smoothly, creating a beautifully uniform surface.
Cherry Hill Painting
When your New Jersey home is in need of exterior painting, you can trust Cherry Hill Painting to do the job right. We emphasize proper surface preparation and exceptional craftsmanship, so that you get the most out of your house painting investment.
For more than 50 years, Cherry Hill Painting has been serving the people of New Jersey and the Philadelphia region with unbeatable quality and customer service. In addition to exterior painting, we also offer wallpaper removal, kitchen cabinet refinishing, interior painting, and more. Contact us today for your free exterior house painting estimate!