Scraping, sanding, scaulking...somebody's got to do it, and that somebody is you. But there are Tools! Some painting contractors, if not nearly all, estimate that surface prep comprises up to 75 to 80 percent of a typical job. That might come as a surprise to the station-wagon bandits who are out there to make a quick dollar, but to the true professionals, good surface prep is crucial to a successful job-and more importantly, to a good reputation. This next step in our in-depth look at exterior surface prep focuses on scraping, sanding ,and caulking. While at first glance these steps seem ro...
