Strathmore California Bungalow Repaint Syracuse NY

Last week we had the pleasure of restoring a 1920's Syracuse gem on the west side.  The home had not been painted since 1980 and needed a lot of tlc.  Extensive prep work was needed in order to get the surfaces ready to accept primer, caulk and paint.  Most of the paint came off in large sheets and crumbled away.  Oil primer was applied twice to many areas that were down to the bare wood.  After priming we caulked gaps and seams with a 25 year latex siliconized caulk.  All areas were extensively protected to contain lead and thoroughly vacuumed to remove fine particles.  Loose clapboards were nailed down and some of the soffit molding was replaced(in the first pic the soffit mold was replaced after this shot was taken).  Two coats of high quality paint were sprayed and brushed into all the nooks and crannies.  On the two dormer soffits alone we used 3 gallons to super coat them.  The owners have lived here for 50+ years and said they couldn't be happier with the results.  This repaint came as a referral for work done on another home up the street.   

Bill Donigan
Donigan Painting & Remodeling
Syracuse, NY 13208
315-313-3254
http://doniganpainting.webstarts.com