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Your trusted painters at BCI prep every surface like pros before any color goes on. First, we clean the surface (pressure washing outside or gentle hand washing inside) to remove mildew, chalk, and grease. Then we scrape every loose chip and sand the edges until the surface feels smooth to the touch. Glossy areas get a quick scuff so new paint can adhere evenly.

Next, we patch defects. We fill nail holes, dents, and small drywall seams with spackle, repair rotten wood with epoxy, and replace boards when needed. After sanding the patches flush, we run a fresh bead of paintable, mildew-resistant caulk along trim, windows, doors, and siding joints. This seals out water, pests, and drafts and leaves cleaner cut-lines.

Finally, we prime bare wood, metal, and any patched or stained spots with the right bonding or stain-blocking primer. On trouble substrates we apply a full coat, giving the finish coats a uniform base and extra grip. Because we are EPA Lead-Safe certified and fully insured, we follow strict safety steps when old coatings may contain lead.

This detailed prep is why our interior painting, exterior house painting Athens, and commercial painting Northeast GA jobs last. It lets us back your project with a two-year workmanship and material warranty. Ready to get started? Request your free painting estimate today and see why homeowners call us the best painting contractor in Northeast Georgia.