A Better Alternative to Traditional Painting
Texture coating is not a paint. It is a specially formulated coating that when applied to your home’s exterior, shields it from even the most extreme weather conditions. In fact, it is so durable, it is backed by one of the strongest warranties in the business‚ for as long as you own your home. How can we provide this protection? The texture coating systems are the result of over 40 years of research and testing to find the perfect exterior product. Developed by Textured Coatings of America (TCA), one of the world’s leading coatings manufacturers, the texture coating products utilize many of the same chemical properties that TCA uses to protect some of the largest commercial structures found around the globe. Today, TCA coatings products are protecting some of the largest bridges, buildings ‚ even military bases. The reason for its popularity is its durability and low maintenance. With the texture coating products, your home receives the same kind of benefits.
The texture coating finish has been specially formulated to reflect the sun’s heat, lowering surface temperatures by up to 40 degrees when compared to traditional paints in many colors. This revolutionary heat reflective finish produces a longer service life and the best weathering and durability in the industry. Having texture coating applied to your home can help you save tens of thousands of dollars in painting costs over the life of your home.
The 10-Step Process
The FHA ® Genuine(TC100 or Classic) system can only be applied by authorized FHA® dealers specially trained to prepare your home’s surface and apply the coating. This controlled multi-step process ensures that the product is applied appropriately to provide maximum protection and beauty for the life of your home. Here is what the process involves:
| 1. Inspection | 2. Trenching | 3. Water Blasting/ Sand & Scraping | ||
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| We completely inspect the outside walls of your home for deterioration and suspect areas. | We trench around your home. The trenching will help eliminate foundation decay and prevent moisture intrusion once the COOLWALL® System is applied. | Your entire house is water blasted to remove loose paint, dirt, stains, foreign substances, mold, mildew, and algae. Your home is then sanded and scraped to remove any additional loose and built up paint and debris. Once cleaned, areas in need of patching are revealed. | ||
| 4. Repair/Patch | 5. Masking | 6. Primer Coat | ||
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| Deteriorated areas are patched with specially formulated patching and bonding materials to correct defects and create a sound and uniform surface area. | All doors, windows, landscaping and surfaces not to be coated are carefully covered to prevent overspray and provide the most professional-looking job possible. | Our thick COOLWALL® Textured or Smooth primer is applied, providing an armor-like protective surface to your home’s exterior. | ||
| 7. Coating Inspection | 8. COOLWALL® | 9. TRIM•COTE® | ||
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| A careful inspection for proper thickness and uniform appearance of the primer. | TEX•COTE® COOLWALL® finish is applied. This COOLWALL® finish chemically bonds to the primer for a second line of defense against the elements. It also adds color and helps to reflect the sun’s heat and harmful UV radiation. | Once the surface is coated, all trim areas are covered with a specially formulated, highly protective trim paint. | ||
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| All masking is removed and the area is cleaned of any debris. |
