“R2 Crew”

The “R2 Crew” was developed in order to preserve the art of craftsmanship within our trade. The “R2 Crew” is made up of our apprentice labor force and allows us to provide basic painting services within a reduced pricing structure, all while honing the skills of team members who are new to the trade.

Members of the “R2 Crew” are personally mentored by Steve Ragsdale.

LEVELS OF SURFACE PREPARATION OFFERED

Level 1 (Basic)

This surface preparation level requires basic cleanliness of surfaces to ensure the adhesion of new finishes to the surfaces to which they are applied. Preparation includes the removal of surface dust, dirt, obvious loose paint and other surface contaminants by washing, light power washing or pressure washing, hand cleaning including the use of a duster brush or broom, and mildew treatment. This level of preparation ensures that subsequently applied coats of paint will adhere to existing paint coats. This level of surface preparation does not warrant that previously applied paint coats are well adhered to each other or are well adhered to the substrate. Under this level of preparation no alteration of the existing surface profile shall be attained. This level of surface preparation is normally recommended only on sound or slightly deteriorated surfaces.

 Level 2 (Standard)

This surface preparation level requires basic cleanliness of surface to ensure the adhesion of new finishes to the surfaces to which they are applied, as well as the examination of existing coatings to assess their adhesion. With this level of surface preparation, good adhesion and longevity of finish is of primary concern and appearance is of secondary concern. This level of surface preparation includes that described in Level 1 plus other procedures necessary to create a sound surface for repainting including solvent cleaning, basic patching/filling, caulking, light sanding/abrading, and “feather edge” sanding. Under this level of surface preparation, Adhesion by Tape Tests are performed to assess the adhesion of previously applied paints. When poor results are obtained at isolated locations, then more aggressive surface preparation methods including power tool cleaning, high pressure washing and hydroblasting, chemical stripping and abrasive blasting may be recommended at these isolated locations. If it is determined that the poor adhesion of existing coatings is not isolated, but is widespread, then Restoration/ Resurfacing is required. Under this level of preparation the surface profile is not altered unless due to the removal of unsound previously applied paint, and that only obvious existing defects causing abrupt surface profile differences exceeding 1/8 inch or 125 mils will be corrected. This level of surface preparation is normally recommended only on sound, slightly deteriorated and moderately deteriorated surfaces.

FEATURED PRODUCTS

Available as an Interior product in flat, eggshell and semi-gloss sheen levels and as an Exterior product in flat, low lustre and soft gloss sheen levels.

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