Fletcher Painting LLC

Look at this perfect finish! When you have people who can brush oil base sealer with skill that most can only aspire.

Stain: Old Masters American walnut
Sealer: Lennmar semi gloss.
Finish: Brushed

Day 1 of converting our oil base trim to latex!

Latex finishes are ideal for rental homes because they're so easy to touch up. Applying one coat after tenants move out will be a breeze.

Oil base trim gets stubborn with decades of paint.

Don't skip the primer! These 30-year-old shutters had 4 layers of paint.

These shutters looked in decent shape, and most painters would have just painted. However, you all know we are one of the last contractors still using oil primer.

So we primed with oil base and waited 48 hours before sanding. The slow-drying primer worked its magic, penetrating all 4 layers and releasing the old paint.

The importance of primer. These shutters are 30 years old with 4 different colors of paint.

Next step: strip off the failing paint and then spot prime. Ready patch.