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John Wise  
126 Albee Rd.  
Uxbridge,MA 01569  
 

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888-418-WISE (9473)  

Interior Specifications

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Walls and Ceilings
  • All new plaster or Sheetrock to be worked on will be primed completely, sanded smooth, and two topcoats of latex flat, eggshell, or pearl (satin) finish will be applied.
  • All existing ceilings and walls to be painted will be patched, sanded smooth, spot primed, and one or two coats of latex flat, eggshell, or pearl (satin) finish will be applied.
  • All wallpapering will be charged $30 per man hour plus materials.
  • All walls to be papered will be checked for imperfections and primed at $30 per man hour plus materials.
  • All faux finishing and distressing is $30 per man hour plus materials.
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Woodwork
  • All new woodwork will be primed, nail holes filled, all seams caulked, sanded smooth, vacuumed, tack clothed, and two topcoats of latex or oil finish paint applied with sanding between coats to ensure a smooth finish.
  • Commercial BuildingAll existing woodwork will be checked for imperfections. Imperfections will either be patched, puttied and recaulked, or sanded out. All existing wood will be spot primed. Then, two topcoats of latex or oil finish paint will be applied, sanding between coats to ensure a smooth finish.
  • Stained woodwork will receive one coat of stain, one coat of sanding sealer, and two topcoats of varnish or urethane. All nail holes will be filled with colored stain putty to match as closely as possible.
  • All existing stained woodwork will be sanded smooth, restained, and one or two coats of urethane or varnish will be applied.
Preparation of Areas to Be Worked On
  • All new work areas will be completely swept and vacuumed before the project begins.
  • All existing areas to be worked on will be completely sealed off with plastic to ensure dust does not flow into other areas.
  • All flooring will be completely covered with contractor-grade drop cloths or rosin paper. All areas will be taped down with 3M easy-release tape.
  • All hardware and light fixtures will be removed where possible, cleaned to remove old paint, and returned. All furnishings left in any area to be worked on will be completely covered in plastic.
  • All existing areas will be returned to the original status at the end of a project.
  • Any and all delays caused by owner and/or contractor (landscaping, other contractors, etc.) will void any contracts and result in a renegotiation of any agreements.
  • Workmanship is guaranteed but not limited to 1 full year, except vertical-grain clapboard, cedar bleed after 6 months, peeling due to moisture from within the structure, knots bleeding, peeling caused by improper ventilation, wood that is not back primed, wallpaper defects, product failure, and prior work not done by Wise Painting.

Exterior Specifications

  • Exterior surfaces to be repainted or stained will be power washed with TSP and/or mildew remover to remove dirt and mildew.
  • Areas where work is to be done will be properly covered. Lights and fixtures will be removed when necessary; screens and shutters will be removed when possible.
  • Downspouts will be removed, checked for damage or leaking areas, and reinstalled.
  • Areas that are peeling will be scraped and power sanded as smooth as possible with orbital sanders.
  • Window sashes will be checked for loose or missing glazing and will be spot reglazed where necessary.
  • Broken panes of glass can be replaced at an additional charge of $30 per hour plus material.
  • Seams and cracks will be caulked or filled with Dap acrylic silicone caulking or Dap 33 glazing.
  • The entire house or area(s) will be appropriately primed.
  • Any wooden shutters will be primed and painted on all sides, front, back, top, and bottom.
  • Wise Painting will determine, based on weather conditions, when and how all application of materials will take place.
  • Home 2Gutters, wood or aluminum, will be cleaned of debris and resealed when necessary.
  • Metal surfaces will be sanded, spot primed, and one coat of rust-resistant paint will be applied.
  • Wooden thresholds will be prepped, and paint or linseed oil will be applied.
  • Any carpentry work that arises during a project will result in an additional charge of $30 per hour plus any materials.
  • Venting is sometimes recommended. If so, the vents and cost will be quoted separately.
  • All areas will be left clean and neat, and items will be returned to their original location.
  • Any and all delays caused by the owner and/or contractor (landscaping, other contractors, etc.) will void any contracts and result in a renegotiation of any agreements.
  • Workmanship is guaranteed but not limited to 1 full year, except vertical-grain clapboard, cedar bleed after 6 months, peeling due to moisture from within the structure, knots bleeding, peeling caused by improper ventilation, wood that is not back primed, and prior work not done by Wise Painting.
  • When power washing is not included in an exterior estimate it will be charged at $35 per man hour plus materials.
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