Definitions
BID : A set price based on the
scope of work on the contract.
SUB-CONTRACTOR : A person
who is independent of the original
contractor who is hired to perform the
task as specified.
REPAIR NAIL HOLES, CRACKS and GOUGES
: Defects or imperfections in the
drywall joint or installation are
repairable but are not part of our
standard preparation.
TAPE AND BACK-FILL : After wood
trim is taped off to protect it from
drips and splatters, a very thin layer
of paintable caulk is applied over the
tape. This performs two tasks.
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Fills cracks between the trim and
walls.
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Seals tape down so paint will not
bleed under the tape.
BUTT JOINTS : Caulk in general
should not be applied on a crack over
¼"
because with the contraction and
expansion of wood it will pull apart.
Butt Joints are where the wood butts up
against wood. This is not the same as
lap joints where one board lays over
another board.
SOLID EDGE : With hand tools
remove loose paint or rust scale to
where it adheres tightly to the surface.
Sometimes this will leave an edge where
the paint breaks off. If there are only
one or two coats of paint, the edges can
be sanded to feather them in. When the
edge or paint is thick, sanding down the
edge would not be recommended due to the
time involved. It is also a
misconception that sanding the edge will
promote better adhesion of the top coat.
BACK-ROLL or BACK-BRUSH : This is
a method of applying paint to porous
surfaces (i.e. stucco, cement block,
rough wood). It involves using an
airless sprayer to pump the paint from
the bucket onto the surface. Then by
hand, use a brush or roller to work the
paint into the porous surface. (beware;
sometimes this is considered two coats
of paint. To be a true two coats, the
first coat must be dry).
