In September of 2008 we began painting the Church of the Brethren on Main St. in Springfield Oregon. Painting the second story only, of all siding, and trim of this converted church. All of the old paint on the structure of the second story tested positive for Lead, which was cracking, peeling and falling to the ground. So began our largest learning curve on how to safely remove Lead based paint.
It would have been impossible to cleanly scrape flush, and smooth all failed paint edges on the church, because the wood underneath was also starting to fail. So, our first step was to scrape away any loose paint using OSHA, and EPA approved methods when dealing with the Lead paint. OSHA methods keep our employees safe, and EPA methods keep the public safe.
Our second step, was to prime the entire Church with XIM Peel Bond. Peel Bond is a thick water based primer that will bridge all old paint cracks and all old paint edges, preventing peeling in newly applied paint. Peel Bond applied thick enough, helps in creating a strong new substrate on the old siding and trim. This technique gives new life and durability to old substrates.
After 4 days of prep work we applied 2 thick and even coats of Forrest 100% acrylic exterior latex paint. First coat of paint was applied by sprayer then back rolled immediately after. Second coat of paint was sprayed only allowing a thicker glossier finish coat.
This project used 133 labor hours. After labor, paint, and materials the total job cost was $5500.00.
Using great prep work, great products, and 2 thick coats of paint, even the worst looking structures can be restored to looking great and lasting another decade.
