I want to dive into this restoration project that we got to be a part of. Since this house was essentially a complete remodel, we approached it much like new construction, which means no cutting corners on prep. We start by protecting any existing fixtures, hardware, and flooring to make sure they stay clean throughout the process. We have to make sure that all surfaces are clean and ready to accept material whether that be caulking or primer or even paint so starting with a clean area allows us to feel the walls, feel the trim to make sure that they are the level of smoothness that our clients are wanting to achieve, and when I say feel, I mean truly feel with our hands as they have so many receptors to signal to us what needs attention. When we go into a house that has new surfaces with drywall or trim, we clean them to make sure all the dust particles have been removed, along with masking off the surfaces that need to be protected, and then we apply our first primer coat. Now, primer is an integral part of the equation for creating a long-lasting, secure, and safe finish, and there are many different primers out there, so selecting the right product can make or break a project. Primer helps seal up the materials that are on the walls, whether it's drywall or wood trim and then what happens is when you prime the new surfaces, it raises the grain, creating a rough feel. So it is imperative to sand the surfaces again after priming to create the desired smooth finish. Obviously, sanding creates more dust, so we do another round of cleaning just to ensure that no particles are flying around in the environment and that the finished product is going to be beautiful throughout. Now, also with prepping there's multiple processes that we have to do to ensure that everything is gonna have a long, lasting durable and beautiful finish, and parts of that is caulking in the new seams so that way there's no gap showing filling any nail holes so that way there's no indentation showing and we come over every single part of the surface to make sure that the surfaces are smooth without blemishes and something that our clients are gonna appreciate for a long time to come once we have a wrap on the prep work within decide how to structure our Painting process. It will depend on the layout of the house, whether there's big tall peak ceilings or whether there's a lot of doors and baseboards, but on this one in particular, we started with the trim first since we want to spray the trim to give it a smooth finish that feels like glass when you touch it we thought it'd be most advantageous to do the trim first so we spray the trim with two coats and it looks incredible. We attacked the ceilings that have a texture to it, so we used the right naps to be able to soak into all the new grooves. Once we completed those, we then started our masking process to keep the trim safe when we started painting the walls so we mask-taped, coated, and touched up every single room; that way they were completed to perfection. A project like this doesn't happen alone I want to take a moment to introduce some of the team that made it happen here you can see Ricardo handled rolling the walls on the lower level. Jose over here was finishing out the hallway and Cesar was wrapping up the final touches in the downstairs living room. He's got the guys are the reason the work it's done right they care about what they do. They care about their clients reactions and ultimately want to create happy clients for every single project that we work on. You can see the crew at the end of this video.
Beyond the woodgrain trim, each room had its own personality. Upstairs, a kids room got a fun, yellow, bright, cheerful full of energy. You can see the tape peeled clean; the vertical doors stand still in place and the yellow walls complete. The upper bathroom went with one color throughout a clean, monotone approach that let the cabinetry, countertops and faucet finishes the talking. When you have great fixtures, sometimes the best thing you can do is get out of the way. The lower bathroom took a different direction. The accessories were more minimal. So they went with a pop of color: a fun, inviting greenish blue that drawes you in as you approach. Here are some of the final photos from the completed project, and they speak for themselves. This project is one of many that we take on, but each house is unique and requires its own set of attention and processes to create a finish that anyone can be proud of. This house was a delight for us to work on, to be a part of the process from the beginning to the end stages of painting, and to be able to create a façade using different techniques for those stained pieces; the clients were ecstatic and are still ecstatic, enjoying the beautiful home. One of the most rewarding parts of a project like this is seeing all the individual steps come together into one finished project. We worked alongside talented contractors, and every single person had a hand in establishing the end goal. From initial prep to the final coat touch-ups, every detail plays a role in the overall outcome and longevity of the finish. We take pride in knowing that the work we put in behind the scenes is what allows the final product to stand out. This is what Cutting Edge is about: taking on the challenge, doing the work right, and leaving something behind that the homeowner loves. We love a challenge, as it gets to showcase our skill set and accomplish something that lasts the test of time. We look forward to serving others in this way in the future.
