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This presentation elucidates how press washers need to be used while preparing for a painting project. It also mention the various applications of pressure washers, how they are meant to be used & various techniques employed.
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Online Painting Equipment Using a Pressure Washer in Project Preparation © 2012 Integrity Supply. All rights reserved.
Online Painting Equipment • Buying online painting equipment can help streamline your project preparation • Pressure washer can dramatically cut the time of preparation to exterior surfaces • First step to paint project is to completely clean the painting surface • Pressure washers will help remove dirt, grime and loose paint in record time © 2012 Integrity Supply. All rights reserved.
Online Painting Equipment • Pressure washers are available from online painting equipment vendors • Pressure washer uses water from hose and increases water pressure that can range between 2,000 and 4,000 psi • The process of using pressure washer to remove even the most stubborn debris is called “power washing” © 2012 Integrity Supply. All rights reserved.
Online Painting Equipment Best Uses for Power Washing • Cleaning surfaces • Etch wood and remove mortar from joints • Lifts good paint from surfaces at the same time removing loose paint • Soaks any underlying wood • Visit website for reviews on each pressure washer. You’ll get valuable insight from painters who previously used those tools © 2012 Integrity Supply. All rights reserved.
Online Painting Equipment Techniques for Power Washing • Focus on removing large debris stuck on walls such as: leaves, spider webs, old nests, etc. • Use plain water at lower pressure and work from the top down, let surface completely dry • Use cleaning solution if there are any remaining dirt and debris • Allow the walls to thoroughly dry after each rinse, expect to wait 48 hours © 2012 Integrity Supply. All rights reserved.
Online Painting Equipment Techniques for Power Washing • If there is a significant amount of time between your power washing and when you start painting, you may need to do a second washing with clean water • Cleaning the surface adequately is the most important part. You risk shortening the life of your paint if you don’t clean properly © 2012 Integrity Supply. All rights reserved.
Online Painting Equipment About the Author John Colavecchio is president of Integrity Supply, Inc., a wholesale distributor of high quality painting and related sundries from leading U.S. manufacturers. Visit us at http://www.integritysupply.com or call 866-918-0300 for more information about Online Painting Equipment. © 2012 Integrity Supply. All rights reserved.