Improperly prepared surfaces can result in reduced coating integrity and service life. Up to 80% of all coatings failures can be directly attributed to inadequate surface preparation, which affects coating adhesion.

To ensure adhesion of the coating to the substrate and prolong the service life of the coating system, Bulldog Painters elects and implements the proper surface preparation. We will conduct a complete analysis of each surface that is to be painted and asses the following:

• The surface must be dry and in sound condition.
• Remove mildew, oil, dust, dirt, loose rust, peeling paint or other contamination to ensure good adhesion.
• No exterior painting should be done immediately after a rain, during foggy weather, when rain is predicted, or when the temperature is below 50^oF unless the coating indicates it can be used down to 30^oF. Most coatings are now formulated for low temperature use.

Bulldog Painters understand the importance of surface preparation and the impact it has on the satisfaction you will have with your painting project both now and years down the road.