Frequently Asked Questions
We've been in the business for 3 generations and have heard it all. Here are some of the most common questions from customers, along with their answers. If you have any other questions, need clarification, or want to schedule a custom quote, we'd be happy to help. Just give us a call at (775) 259-9946.
Painting Services
Are you guys A&P painting and roofing?
Yes we were formerly A&P. Same company, just different clothes.
What brand do we use?
Our preferred brands are Dunn Edwards or Sherwin Williams.
What grade paint do you use from those brands?
We prefer to only use the premium grade paints from Dunn Edwards or Sherwin Williams.
What kind of finishes are there on the paint?
We usually recommend an eggshell or satin finish on most surfaces. Smooth stucco we usually recommend flat. But it’s always up to the homeowner and their preferences.How many coats of paint?
Two coats are the minimum. Sometimes more is required.
Do you prime?
Yes, all bare wood needs to be primed first. Self-priming paint is only self-priming to already painted surfaces.
What kind of prep do you do for peeling paint?
We sand and scrape all peeling paint. Everywhere we scrape or sand gets primed as well to create a stunning finishing.
Do you use caulking?
Yes, we use caulking to fill in gaps and cracks.
Can you do wood replacements?
Absolutely.
What do you do about rough or ugly looking wood?
If the wood doesn’t need replaced, but it's still rough or ugly, we can either replace it anyway or we have an elastomeric wood filler we use that will smooth the appearance of wood and make it look new! Just let us know your preferences.
Do you patch or repair stucco or masonry?
Yes, we do repairs on stucco and masonry surfaces as well. To help new stucco stick, we use a stucco glue to make sure it lasts.
Do you patch the cracks in the stucco?
Yes, although you want to be careful depending on your style of stucco. Heavily textured stucco you can almost do as much crack filling and repairs as you like. Smoother surfaced stucco you have to be careful not to leave any scars as scars are more visible on a smoother surface. We have a few ways to hide our crack repairs, so if something needs to be fixed its no problem
Roofing Services
Do you do roof repairs?
Yes.
Do you do roof replacements or installs?
Yes, we can replace or install a new roof.
Do you do roof coating or roof sealing?
Yes. We recommend elastomeric roof coating for flat roofs and a clear sealer for shingle and tile roofs
What kind of roofs do you do?
Flat roofs, shingle roofs, and tile roofs.
Sealcoating Services
What kind of sealer do you use for asphalt driveways?
Oil base, AKA Gilsonite. We buy it from the plant in Golden Valley.
How do you apply the Gilsonite?
We spray it on.
