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An Affordable Exterior Paint Job

Bob is at the Mashpee site with Joann Borges of CertaPro Painters, a national painting company with 220 franchises throughout North America. She explains that their size, ability to use the latest technology, and their access to the newest products makes them a very affordable option for residential paint jobs. The house is taped and caulked in preparation for the paint job. Borges explains that a really good caulk has an expansion rate of 50 percent, meaning it will be able to expand and contract at the same rate as the wood and joints. A good caulk will make for a weather-tight seal. The painters then use a sprayer to apply the paint in slow, even strokes. This is not only fast but provides good coverage, especially with the Duration paint they are using from Sherwin Williams. This paint is twice as thick as regular latex house paint, so CertaPro's painters can give two-coat coverage in just one coat. This cuts down on time and labor, bringing savings to the customer. Certa Pro guarantees their work for two years and Sherwin Williams warranties any Duration paint job for as long as the homeowner owns the home. This is an affordable paint job that is meant to last, saving money up front and for the life of the home. More information