Preparation is the key to success. - So that our coating service keeps generating referrals we ensure the surface is clean, structurally sound, and correctly prepared. By following these principles, the finished job will continue to generate "admiring looks" for many years in to the future. If you have any questions about the preparation please do speak to us for first hand experience in solving a wide variety of potential problems.
The first step is to remove all: -
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Then treat with BIOCIDE WASH this will retard the re-growth of algae. This is of paramount importance and will no doubt
determine the success or failure of any project.
Hollywood Coatings take great care and attention to ensure that all substrates are stringently cleaned down and made ready for the next stages of application.
The next stage is to repair all damaged and worn surfaces, reinstating
with the appropriate materials.
Damaged render is removed and all cracks cut out.
Hollywood Coatings take great care to make sure that the base surface is correctly repaired, if required, to ensure a long lasting result.
Tryoline is used to reinstate pebbledash. Great care is taken towards
achieving an invisible repair.
Re-pointing is carried out where necessary.
Damaged brick faces are re-instated using a sand and cement mix to create the illusion that the brick is perfect underneath.
Previous unpainted brickwork can be bag washed with an P.V.A. sand and cement mix
to loose the imperfections whilst retaining the natural brick appearance.
Unpainted and sometimes painted pebble dash also needs to be bag
washed to fill in any imperfections this will also seal loose pebble dash and give a good base for the paint whilst
retaining pebble dash appearance.
Primer or Slush is a high performance resin base coat to be used on damp or dry surfaces, applied by spray or
masonry brush or roller prior to the final top coat being sprayed . This penetrates into the surface and provides
excellent adhesion.
This application provides a base for the final application to adhere to creating a bond that is permanent for the lifespan of the coating.
The final application is spray applied under high pressure in either:-
The coarse texture helps to conceal any repair work and is more than 20 times thicker than ordinary paint.
Once the base coat receives this application a chemical reaction takes place bonding
the two coats together.
There are at present 12 great colours to choose from.
Great care is taken to unmask all doors, windows and any other areas that have been masked or dust sheeted prior to application. General house keeping then takes place to ensure that your property is left clean and tidy.
And properties in between.