New Construction
New Construction Painting Services in Manotick
When constructing or purchasing new construction, the majority of the finish out choices remain to be made and most of the biggest visual investments in the build process are paint. For builders, contractors and homeowners in the Ottawa area who are building new homes, the last thing they need is a painting contractor who doesn’t get it when it comes to construction timelines, doesn’t work well with other trades and doesn’t finish the job during the first walkthrough. Maple City Painter is in direct communication with builders and homeowners for new construction painting projects to ensure the timely completion of the project, while maintaining high standards of quality.
Why New Builds Still Need a Specialist, Not Just a Painter
There are different demands for new construction painting than repainting an existing home. This is because walls are not finished with an earlier coat which would have been painted onto a pre-existing surface; selection of primer and application technique will directly impact the performance of the finish coat over the next several years. When a builder uses paint at the job site, he may not get a uniform finish without sealing, and he may have lines that show where he touched up the paint during the punch list phase. When working in Barrhaven’s newer developments, it is important for crews to be aware of the drying times of the drywall compound, the amount of humidity in the house when left vacant and the slight movement that is done in the first year of a newly framed house, which all contribute to where cracks or nail pops may occur and how the paint should be applied to minimize touch-ups later.
Interior and Exterior, Coordinated as One Project
When new construction is being painted, both interior and exterior surfaces are generally painted during the same build window, and if they’re treated as a single project instead of two separate ones, they will help to keep a build on schedule. Interior work involves painting walls, ceilings, trim, painting doors and closets in all rooms, exterior work involves siding, soffit, fascia and trim, and then landscaping and final grading. For homeowners in Nepean building custom homes, they value having a single crew to manage both the colours and the scope of work, a single point of contact for scheduling and a single warranty for the entire painted envelope of the home as opposed to the many separate warrants that separate contractors would provide.
Smooth High-Gloss Finish
A smooth, high-gloss finish is a premium and modern choice for your home. We use specialized sanding and skimming techniques designed to stay beautiful while making your rooms feel larger and brighter.
Knockdown Texture
Knockdown texture is a classic style favored by many homeowners to hide ceiling imperfections. Alternating patterns and flattened peaks combine in an elegant design that enhances your home’s overall interior appeal.
Skim Coating & Repair
Our Skim Coating provides quality workmanship and a precision flat surface customized for your home. All repaired areas are seamlessly blended and paint-ready, ensuring we have your dated or damaged ceilings covered.
Dustless Sanding
Dustless sanding adds a professional touch to your home’s interior without leaving any messy residue. Featuring a high-quality vacuum-sealed system ensures that your finish will retain its appeal for years to come.
From Framing to Final Walkthrough, Where We Fit Into the Build Timeline
When a new construction project involves painting, it doesn’t happen in one visit, it takes place in a series of stages that are coordinated with the overall construction project. We usually work in the following areas:
- Consulting with builders prior to drywall installation with a focus on any surface conditions that are important to address prior to installing insulation and drywall.
- Sealing after drywall finishing and priming is done immediately after so that the topcoat will have a uniform surface to adhere to the compound.
- Once primer has completely cured, 1st and 2nd coats are applied, drying time is coordinated with other trades that are still on site.
- Painted trim, doors, and millwork, separately from walls, generally after wall flooring protection is applied to prevent damage from overspray
- Punch list touch-ups which are completed at the final walk-through stage where homebuilders and homeowners note any left over items of paint or finish that need to be taken care of.
- Final inspection for coverage, sheen consistency and clean lines for handover of the property.
This sequencing is necessary for builders in Kanata because if painting was performed prior to other trades, there would be rework and rework on a construction timeline is bad for everybody and costs money.
What Our Clients Are Saying
Reliable New Construction Painting Contractors Builders Schedule Around
Builders work on very close schedules with trades depending on each other, and any delays in any one trade cause delays to all of the other trades. A good new construction painting contractor will arrive at the appointed time, and finish the agreed-upon work without any unexpected delays, and will notify you promptly if conditions are different than expected on-site. Our crews have been working with general contractors around Manotick and the surrounding area for a long time so we understand how a build schedule works and work around the build schedule, not around ours. That’s why builders continuously return to the same crew project after project, instead of hiring a different painter for every new construction project.
Competitively Priced New Home Painting Services That Don't Slow Down a Build
So, a builder or homeowner operating on a construction budget requires the bid to be competitive and predictable with the total job scope being identified at the outset and not ramped up as the project progresses. Our new home painting services are based on the square footage, surface count and finish level, so that builders in Stittsville can have a definite number to add to their overall project budget from the beginning. We are a BBB A+ rated company offering consistent and transparent pricing on all project types we do. Efficient scheduling and experienced crews that complete the job right the first time, without spending extra money on redoing parts during punch list review and inspections, is what competitive pricing on a new build means.
Certified Crews Trusted on New Construction Exterior Painting Across the Region
When you have a new construction exterior painting, you have to deal with those that have not experienced a full seasonal cycle, siding, trim and fascia. We have a trained painting crew with at least five years of experience in every exterior painting project, where they know how to select the right type of primer for new wood and fibre cement surfaces, and when to paint them in regard to weather conditions (such as temperature and humidity). Our exterior crews are trusted by builders undertaking infill and custom projects at The Glebe, as the finish will last past the first full winter taking its toll on other homes.
What Happens If a Deadline Moves
Construction schedules change due to weather, materials back orders, trade sequencing and other factors and a painting partner must be flexible and not cause friction during the construction process. If a closing date or final walk through is changed, then we adjust our work crew scheduling accordingly, and most important of all, communicate with the builder so that paint is never the problem and delays a handover. When other trades are lagging behind and squeezing our time frame, we add more crew than cutting drying times short between coats or rushing with prep. Builders all over the region understand that flexible time cannot be the same as a lack of quality control; both remain constant regardless of the schedule changes.
Let's Talk About Your Build Schedule
Contact us if you are a builder managing several properties or a homeowner completing a custom home! We work on construction sites in Ottawa, Manotick, Barrhaven, Kanata, Nepean, Stittsville and The Glebe. Please provide us with your build schedule and we’ll make a painting schedule to suit. Call us today orRequest a Quote Online.