Painting Projects

Paint Cure Issues in La Jolla

Chism Brothers Painting seeks to gain and hold the trust of its customers and guarantees the quality of the completed work. And while most jobs are completed without incident, occasionally a paint product will not “cure” properly and the professionals at Chism brothers promise quick response and repair should this happen.

Recently, a kitchen makeover was completed by Chism Brothers, after which a private faux painter was hired to apply an accent color faux finish to the recessed molding on the cabinets. As the faux painting specialist was close to finishing, the customer noticed that the paint was peeling in certain areas. Chism Brothers responded quickly by sending a representative to assess the situation. Unfortunately, a tape with a moderately strong adhesive had been used and had pulled off some of the existing coating. Only a small portion of the drawers, doors and panels had minor damage. The experts at Chism Brothers removed the damaged pieces and completely repainted the cabinets, free of charge.

In a similar bathroom makeover, a gloss paint was used on the cabinetry. Once the painting was complete, a paperhanger was hired to hang wallpaper. During the course of the job, the cabinets were scraped and some paint chipped. Again, Chism Brothers sent a representative, who determined that the paint had not completed the curing process. The resin based product, which had a large amount of colorant mixed in, required a longer curing time than had been given. The cabinetry was removed, stripped and then repainted. Chism Brothers also contacted the paint vendor to let them know the problem they had with the cabinet finish. 

While the above situations are rare, the professionals at Chism Brothers stand behind their work and will promptly respond should there be problems with a paint finish. Consider the Chism experience like shopping at Nordstrom. The Chism Brothers want you to always have a pleasant experience.

Once a job is complete, it is important to ask the painter several questions:

• Is there anything special about the paint or cure time that I (the customer) need to know?
• If I am having additional work done (wallpaper, faux or mural finishes), what adhesive products are acceptable to use when taping the freshly painted surfaces and how long should I wait before beginning those projects?
• How should I properly care for my newly painted walls and cabinets? Are there cleaning products that will harm my walls?

Even with the most careful painters and cautious homeowners, sometimes paint will chip or a newly painted wall surface will not cure properly. In these cases, Chism Brothers is happy to quickly respond to its costumers and do what is necessary to rectify the situation.

Waterproof Elastomeric Painting Projects in La Jolla

Even with the best building products and the finest construction contractors, a well-built stucco home will often succumb to the frightful effects of the weather, and such was the case of two residence in La Jolla. After the recent heavy winds and rains in the San Diego area, it appeared that homeowners were scrambling to schedule various exterior and interior repairs. Chism Brothers Painting professionals received a couple of calls requesting water damage repairs too. They recently complete two of these projects and recommend a process using elastomeric coating to help with water issues.

In La Jolla, a homeowner experienced problems with leaking around replacement windows during the past year. The heavy rains revealed additional leaks. Chism Brothers suggested using the waterproof coating (elastomeric) on the wall. Elastomerics have been around for more than 30 years and have excellent protection against water intrusion. The Chism used created a water-tight seal on the stucco surface outside. The entire process involves cutting around the openings and filling the openings with urethane caulk (which provides a strong bond between unlike materials). A bonding primer was then used and two heavy coats of the Elastomeric were applied to complete the repair process. In most cases, an elastomeric coating can be applied as a finish coat. However, these coatings sometimes attract a lot of dirt, making it difficult to clean. Therefore, a final coat of quality exterior paint was applied.

The homeowner at La Jolla’s Wind n Sea experienced flooding during the heavy rains. The repair work was extensive and required the expert knowledge of a restoration contractor.  However, the homeowner requested that Chism Brothers complete the painting work to highlight the newly restored basement. They first painted the house in 1990 and have painted the entire house inside and out several times. During one of these paint jobs, the elastomeric process was used, and the exterior paint on this home (which is directly across from the beach) is holding up quite nicely.

When nature has taken a toll on your home, contact Chism Brothers Painting. The Elastomeric coating process may be the answer to leaking and waterproofing issues. If it is not the right product, trust Chism Brothers to use the select and use the right product for your project.

Mission Hills Office Restoration and Painting in 1 Week

A great paint job often begins with wall repairs, color analyzing, and removal of old wood finishes and peeling paint. An elegant Mission Hills home, built in 1930, recently received a makeover. The upstairs office needed repairs, new lighting, and retexturing of the ceiling and walls.  New paint and wood stain would complete the job.

Working under a time constraint of just one week, several trade professionals were involved along side Chism Brothers Painting to provide the quality repairs and painting needed to create a beautiful office setting. Benjamin Teeter, a highly skilled contractor with knowledge of older and Craftsmen era homes, completed the groundwork and necessary repairs to this home on Sunset Boulevard. Once ceiling light installation was complete and the walls were expertly retextured, the owners turned to Becky Jesson, color consultant for Chism Brothers. She provided a thorough assessment of the lighting and design issues and made recommendations for the perfect color combinations that would enhance the room’s size and unique character. 

Chism Brothers Painting then used chemical strippers to remove failing finishes on the door casings. In addition, some windows and window frames underwent extensive preparation and the shutters were removed and sprayed outside the room for more accurate paint coverage. Finally, the priming and painting were completed by Chism Brothers with time to spare before the homeowner returned to the new home office.