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Concrete Sealer

H&C Concrete Sealer Solid Color Solvent-based is an opaque, waterproofing sealer formulated to bond with concrete or masonry surfaces. It provides a long-lasting yet decorative finish. This product is to be used on exterior surfaces only. Formerly known as Silicone Acrylic Concrete Sealer, H&C Concrete Sealer Solid Color Solvent-based is available in over 60 tintable colors, and a variety of popular prepackaged colors. As well as a clear which has a gloss finish. Our paint professionals are experts at applying H&C products.

Tallahassee's RiverKing Painting

Waiting can cost you money!

While homeowners often hope they can put off repainting their homes just one more year, such procrastination can end up being a costly decision in the end. An excessively wet winter, for instance, will increase paint failure, damage to siding, and internal water damage, that can require far more expensive repairs in the long run.

Why is pressure cleaning important?

Don't feel cheated if your house has started looking like sky is pouring dust and ash. It's not the realtor's fault; neither the company's which painted the exteriors. It's the air, or rather the atmosphere, quite literally.

The pollutants and suspended particles, mildew and dirt wreak havoc on the exterior of your home. The fence, driveway, sidewalks and decks seem to be the favorites of glutinous dirt that doesn't go with regular cleaning routines. With dust and mold settled all over, your house might look like it needs a coat of fresh paint pretty soon. But that's not the only way to get it look like new again. There is an option that is easy on your pocket too. Pressure washing is one of the quickest ways to get rid of dust and molds that have accumulated. Just one session and you are sorted.

Pressure washing involves application of high pressure water spray over the surface which needs to be cleaned. Pressure washing though sounds simple is an intricate process and it definitely requires some level of understanding. Pressure washer is wrongly thought as synonymic to the garden hose used in terms of functionality. The features that differentiate it most strongly are the pressure applied and the use of water. The pressure is as high as 5000 PSI and uses water stream or a mixture of liquid detergents, water and some other chemicals that help cleaning the surface.

It always pays to keep your home clean not just in terms of increased home value, curb appeal, and a better reflection of image on your neighborhood but also in terms of health. Pressure washing definitely takes away the pain of putting up with dirty exteriors. Pressure cleaning results in immediate benefits for your decks and siding loaded with dirt that you never want to touch.

Why hire a professional to pressure wash?

In some instances, doing things yourself can save money and time, but not when it comes to important home maintenance like pressure washing. It's far cheaper to hire a professional business to do your home's pressure washing, as you won't need to buy the special equipment they use to get it done. Pressure washing if not handled properly can cause serious damages to your property or worse your children or pets. Using a professional pressure cleaning service also saves time, as you won't have to spend hours doing it yourself. Finally, the results will last much longer.

Tallahassee's RiverKing Custom Painting

New Lead Paint Regulations

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is enforcing the law that requires contracts that disturb lead-based paint in homes built before 1978 follow specific work practices to prevent lead contamination. That dust can cause ill health effects, especially in children. Symptoms of lead poisoning include learning disabilities, behavioral problems, hearing loss, even organ failure. Many contractors spending the time and money to become certified to follow lead safe practices also worry the added costs will force customers to turn to shady contractors willing to break the law.

Tallahassee's RiverKing Custom Painting is currently in the process of updating our EPA certification to handle lead paint.