Power Sanding

One aspect of preparing an exterior wood structure for painting is power sanding. This is a process by which either some or, in some cases, all of the paint is removed from the home's siding or trim. In the case of the latter, we use the term "stripping," where we remove all the previous layers of paint using power sanders, exposing the bare wood. This method of power sanding is used when the structure has complete paint failure (peeling), and we need to get to the original substrate to ensure a good bond with the primer. This, in turn, sets up a nice base for the finish coat—using either a solid stain or a traditional paint. There are situations where it may be best to replace the siding due to severe curling or cupping of the shingles or clapboard. In this case, Twin Home Services can do the job with our carpentry services. Power sanding will cause a tremendous amount of dust, so great care needs to be taken when setting up the work area. This includes properly covering the area to contain what is falling to the ground, along with letting the client know what windows may be opened and which doors they are able to use while the sanding is being performed. Power sanding can be done on the siding of the home, which in many cases is cedar, or on the trim, which in many cases is pine. Both of these wood materials are "soft" wood and truly require the skill of a trained mechanic to do the sanding. With a machine that is spinning at 4,500 RPMs, it doesn't take much for a homeowner to end up with an unsightly-looking house. In situations where a house has tested positive for lead-based paint, TWIN Painters & TWIN HOME SERVICES can connect the client with a firm that is lead-certified and is set up to do the lead abatement properly, as required by CT State Consumer Protection Laws. Twin Painters offers all painting services, including faux painting. Contact Twin Painters today for a free estimate; visit our contact page.