Painters in Northfield, NJ

It depends on the surface, the sun and how well the last job was prepped. Trim and doors on the sunny side wear faster than shaded siding. Look for chalking, cracking or peeling. If you see those, call us and we will come look and give you a free estimate.

Yes. Cabinet painting is a great fit for solid older cabinets. We clean and degrease them, sand, prime with a bonding primer, and finish with a durable cabinet paint. Doors and drawer fronts get careful attention so the finish is smooth and even.

Yes. Older homes are a big part of what we do. We take extra care with prep on old wood, repair small problem spots, and use primers made for aged surfaces. We also work clean, because older homes often have old layers of paint under the surface.

Shade. Mature trees on many Northfield blocks keep the north wall and the area under the eaves damp long after a rain, and mildew loves that. Painting over it does not work, because it grows back through the new coat. We kill the mildew first, rinse, and let the siding dry. Then we prime and use a finish with mildew resistance built in. Trimming branches back from the house helps too.

Sure. Garage doors from that era are usually wood or steel, and both take paint well once the old finish is sanded and any rust or bare wood is primed. We paint the door to match the trim or give it a darker color that makes the front of the house pop. Because the door moves, we use a flexible exterior paint that will not crack at the panel joints.

Yes, and we always do it first. Homes from the 1950s and 1960s often have plaster or old wallboard that has settled and cracked at corners, above doors and along ceiling seams. We open up the cracks, tape and fill them, sand smooth, and spot prime. Nail pops and dents get the same care. Once the walls are sound, two coats of paint hide the repairs completely.