Monthly Archives: March 2010

Low VOC Rust Converter

2010-03-29T00:41:07+00:00

Last year we painted the exterior of "Pet Camp", a pet-boarding facility in San Francisco. The exterior of this building is factory painted corrugated steel, and there was a fair amount of visible rust. We needed a product that would handle the rust, without the fumes or mess of traditional "red-oxide" rust converters. We researched Read more...

Low VOC Rust Converter2010-03-29T00:41:07+00:00

Painting in San Francisco with Sherwin Williams

2023-07-07T13:58:28+00:00

On our latest exterior project the owner chose Sherwin Williams' "Duration".  It's a great (if pricey) product!  SW claims one coat coverage, due to "Duration's" thicker film. I'm skeptical, as I feel that two coats help to fill any pin-holes or misses from the first coat. So, we'll be applying two coats. Had it been Read more...

Painting in San Francisco with Sherwin Williams2023-07-07T13:58:28+00:00

Using Zinsser Peel Stop to Solidify Soft Wood

2010-03-20T05:15:52+00:00

Where exterior wood is really beat-up and soft, apply a coat of Zinsser's "Peel-stop". We don't really use this product to prevent loose paint from peeling, but we have found it to be a great (eco-friendly) solution for hardening a soft wood substrate prior to priming.

Using Zinsser Peel Stop to Solidify Soft Wood2010-03-20T05:15:52+00:00

Exterior Painting Over Damp Wood in San Francisco

2010-03-09T15:28:27+00:00

With all this March rain in San Francisco, I've had several people ask me if one can apply exterior paint over damp wood. As a San Francisco painting contractor, I like to wait until bare wood is dry before painting. A damp substrate is one of the leading causes of paint failure. There are ways Read more...

Exterior Painting Over Damp Wood in San Francisco2010-03-09T15:28:27+00:00
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