MDF PROCESSES

CALLBACK:   Tired of playing "telephone tag" with other painting contractors?  We will call you within 24 hours--guaranteed!  As part of our first phone conversation we like to fully discuss your job, asking a series of questions that will help us better identify your particular needs.     A DETAILED, COMPLIMENTARY PRICE QUOTE: An MDF manager will come to your home at your convenience and walk you through the pricing and the process.  Our consultation will take as much (or as little!) time as you need, because we think it’s fair that you understand what goes into our pricing.  Since we’ve been doing this for a long time, we know exactly where we stand in the world of painters: we’re not the highest priced, and not the lowest: we simply deliver the highest quality paint jobs at the most competitive  rates. Systematic price quotes that you can understand – With years  of experience, MDF Painting & Power Washing, LLC  can tell you how long each area of the project will take and how much paint it needs. In the end, you get an honest price--one you can trust because you understand it. Quotes, not estimates – Our price is determined up front. No surprises at the job’s end.   CUSTOM JOB PLANNING:   Smooth-sailing is our goal here. Before we begin painting, please discuss with the job site manager all issues of convenience, such as:             Where can we leave paint and ladders at night?           We don’t want them in your way.             Where should painters park?            We don’t want them bothering you or the neighbors.             Are standard work hours okay?            We don’t want to wake you or keep you up.             Do you have pets?            We don’t want to alarm them or interrupt their routines.             May painters play a radio while they work?            It’s your house and you get to decide.             On which morning should we paint doors?            It’s hard to go in and out of a freshly painted door, so           we’ll do it when it’s convenient for you.             What time each day should the manager give you a           progress report?            Communication is key.

THE PERFECT PAINT JOB:

Test Patches   A week before the crew begins painting we will meet with you to discuss and finalize colors for your entire color scheme.  The next day we will bring samples of the chosen colors and put test patches on the house to make sure they meet with your approval.   Power Washing   First, the entire surface area of the house and/or decks will be soaked with a TSP (Tri Sodium Phosphate) solution to eat away at the dirt, mold and mildew.  Next, the entire surface area of the house and/or decks will be thoroughly washed with a 2700 PSI (Pounds per Square Inch) pressure washer to ensure a fully-cleaned surface for maximum paint/stain adhesion.  In addition, we will even hand-wash delicate areas. The pressure washing will be completed 2-3 days prior to preparation work in order to allow for complete drying.   Minor Maintenance   We will caulk necessary areas to stop and prevent exterior moisture problems; spackle large holes and cracks; glaze window mullions that have crumbled; and perform any other small maintenance items that will achieve a top- quality paint job.  Additional carpentry services (such as replacing shingles, rotten wood, sashes, or window frames) depend upon the condition of your home and are not included in our general quotations.   Scraping & Sanding   All peeling paint will be scraped away and loose edges will be sanded by hand or with electric sanders--where necessary--to attain a secure surface for the finish coat.  As preparation work is crucial in guaranteeing the longevity of your paint job, MDF Painting & Power Washing, LLC  focuses on correcting all paint failures before the finish coat is applied.   Priming   The highest quality exterior priming coat, Sherwin-Williams A-100 alkyd primer (see http://sherwin-williams.com for more information on SW products), will be applied to all bare wood, sealing these areas and creating a proper surface for finish coat adhesion.   Finish Coat   The highest quality paint on the market (Sherwin-Williams Exterior Duration) will be applied to the prepared house.  MDF Painting & Power Washing, LLC will brush the entire finish coat (with the exception of aluminum siding which will be sprayed and deck flooring which will be rolled) in order to ensure the highest quality job.  Brushwork allows for even coating, better pore adhesion and a longer-lasting job.    Clean Up   At the end of every workday the crew will take down all ladders and store all supplies.  On the first day of painting we will ask you to choose a site for a crew kit and for ladder storage.  Also, at the end of the job the entire work area will be thoroughly cleaned.   Final Inspection   Before the job is considered complete the job site manager will ask you to walk around the house with him to inspect the work.  If you find anything that does not meet your complete satisfaction it will be corrected immediately.   BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS:

At MDF Painting & Power Washing, LLC, we are serious about building lasting relationships with all of our clients.  We treat each and every customer like family, striving to serve them better than anyone else.  Before, during, and after our jobs-- we are always there for you!  Simply contact us and we will be happy to assist you in any capacity.  In addition to our customer service center and web address, we also maintain contact with all of our clients through our Multi-Level Marketing (MLM) System and our special seasonal mailings.  Contact us today and join our family!