Monday, May 9, 2011

Craftsmanship

Quality craftsmanship requires preparing each surface correctly, using high quality products, and applying the proper technique to provide the best possible finish.

The process Jason used to finish the surfaces in this photo included:

  1. Sanding the trim (coffered ceiling, picture frames, wainscotting, spindles, and stair skirts and kicks) and the walls
  2. Cleaning the trim and the walls
  3. Priming the walls and the ceiling with acrylic
  4. Priming the trim with lacquer
  5. Filling the nail holes in the trim
  6. Sanding the trim and the walls
  7. Cleaning the trim and the walls
  8. Caulking the trim
  9. Priming the trim with lacquer
  10. Sanding the trim
  11. Cleaning the trim
  12. Painting the trim with semi-gloss lacquer
  13. Sanding the trim
  14. Cleaning the trim
  15. Painting the trim with semi-gloss lacquer
  16. Masking the trim
  17. Sanding the overspray on the walls from painting the trim
  18. Cleaning the walls
  19. Painting the ceiling with Moore's® Muresco® Ceiling White
  20. Painting the walls twice with Regal® Flat Finish