Zagar Contracting

The most common cause of paint failure is due to moisture from water getting behind the paint. For that reason caulking all joints, seams, gaps, and cracks in the surface is a must to ensure a tight seal.

Proper prep work is the key to a long-lasting paint job. Make sure your contractor has a clear plan for washing, scraping, and sanding the surface.

Yes all the paint that is not used will be left for you. In addition you will get a print-out which includes the names and numbers of the products we used on your house, the manufacturer’s name, and all associated formulas.

For interior, anytime.
For exterior, generally speaking the best time in Bay Area is from April to July and again from September to November. August is typically avoided because Very hot weather will speed the drying time for the paint which may cause inadequate adherence to the surface. Wet winter months are avoided as Wet weather and humidity in the air may cause paint to drip and sag.

When choosing an interior paint, it is important to select not only the right color, but also the right sheen.
A paint’s sheen can affect the look of the paint job, but what is less well known is that it can affect paint performance as well.

FLAT PAINTS
Because they are non-reflective, flat paints tend to hide surface imperfections. It can be difficult, however, to remove stains from flat paints. They are, therefore, good for general use on walls and ceilings in low traffic areas.

SATIN PAINTS
As the name implies, satin paints have a slightly more lustrous appearance than flat paints; they also have better washability and stain resistance . A satin paint is good for wall surfaces in halls, bathrooms and playrooms, or for trim where only slight sheen is desired.

EGGSHELL PAINTS
Eggshell paints have more moderate sheen level , somewhat higher than a satin finish. This moderate sheen makes it a perfect in-between product - it has more durability, washability and stain resistance than a satin paint, but it will not highlight surface imperfections as much as a semi-gloss or high gloss paint.

SEMI-GLOSS PAINTS
Having a higher sheen than satin or eggshell finishes, these paints are even more stain resistant and easier to clean. They are excellent for use on walls and woodwork that are subject to wear, including kitchen and bathroom walls, hallways, children's rooms and playrooms, doors, windows and trims.

GLOSS PAINTS
These Paints are tougher, more durable, more stain resistant and easier to clean than paints with less sheen Their highly reflective appearance, however, causes them to highlight surface imperfections.

Choosing the right paint color is no easy task. Everyone's likes, dislikes, environment, and home are different. The amount, colors, and textures of your floor coverings, furniture, artwork, trees, shrubs, walk ways, roofing tiles, etc... can all effect the outcome of the painted surfaces. Add to the mix the amount of natural light & artificial light and your personal taste and the search for the right color can become daunting. The most important thing to remember is that YOU must feel comfortable with the colors that you choose.

Colors on color decks and chips can look very different than real paint. Therefore, we will provide actual application of color samples and design layout on walls and/or trims so you can view them at different times of the day before settling on your final color.

We understand the importance of responding and completing the job as soon as possible to prevent interruption in your business and your comfort at home. Therefore, we undertake only one painting project at a time so that your structure will receive 100% of our attention.

We will work with your schedule and provide you a time table of completing the work in advance of commencing the painting project. Once we begin, you can expect us to be at job site every work day until the completion of the project.

It is impossible to say exactly how long it will take to paint your structure, but a typical home that has been painted within the last 15 years normally takes approximately 10 days to complete.

The paint on most stucco buildings should last approximately 10 years. Some of the stucco buildings that we have worked on, however, are still looking beautiful at 15 years - even though the colors aren't in fashion anymore!

Wood siding and shingle houses typically last about 7 years before they're ready for a fresh coat.

Once you Stain an unfinished wood surface, you cannot "lighten-up" the color of the Stain... you can only darken it with a darker color Stain... assuming that you have not yet applied any Varnish or Sealers to the surface! However you CAN use a Stripper Or Refinisher Product, and (following the label directions), REMOVE the Stain... then after a light sanding, you can Re-Stain using a lighter Stain...

To protect interior painted surfaces like Bathrooms from normal contact from water or steam, you must always use a Pigmented Shellac Undercoater before painting, and then you absolutely MUST allow a full TWO WEEKS after the Finish Coat is applied for CURING, before subjecting the surfaces to water or steam contact!

To protect interior painted surfaces like woodwork from excessive water contact, like woodwork in a shower area, you must always use a Pigmented Shellac Undercoater before painting, and then use either an Epoxy Paint or an Exterior House Paint (oil-base) for the finish coat! For Varnished surfaces use a SPAR Varnish (two coats) for water protection! In either case you absolutely MUST allow a full TWO WEEKS for CURING before subjecting the surfaces to water contact!

If your first attempt at rolling leaves roller lap marks after drying, you need to SAND down the roller lap marks with COARSE sand paper wrapped around a block of wood (block sanding) and then re-roll the entire ceiling again, but do it as instructed here on our page about ROLLING ... it takes a lot of PRACTICE to get the technique down pat!

Spackle is used for smaller repairs, like holes, cracks etc. ...whereas Joint Compound is used for larger repairs like drywall additions... Joint Compound takes considerably LONGER to dry and usually requires more Spackling afterwards to "smooth over" the finer spots!

Painting paneling requires that first, it must be sealed with a Primer-Sealer! We always use a Pigmented Shellac Primer Sealer because it drys faster and seals better! If you don't do this the paint will not bond properly and will peel off down the road!

A "Pop-Corn" or more properly called "Flock-Finished" surface can easily be painted IF it was once painted BEFORE! But if it has never been painted since the original application, it is very MESSY and DIFFICULT to paint with a roller because the flocking material easily comes off into the paint and creates a difficult task for rolling! So the best way to paint it is by SPRAYING, using an air-less method and covering all other areas of the room and walls!

Learn how to Brush Properly and you will not need to mask anything with tape! Taping is only necessary if you have an area that cannot be "safely" Brushed without getting paint onto the adjoining area!

Before you paint ANY stained and varnished woodwork ...including Doors or Kitchen Cabinets, you must prime it (undercoat it) with a Primer-Sealer! I recommend using a Pigmented Shellac Primer Sealer, because it drys much faster and seals better... Try BIN Primer Sealer (Pigmented Shellac) available at Sherwin Williams or Home Depoe! If you don't do this, the resin in the varnish will cause any paint to peel and discolor! Even painting two coats will not work! You must seal it first!!!

Yes.

Yes. Any color and our paint and preparation will make it last.

We will provide you with some references around your neighborhood when we provide your free quote.

Yes, fence and deck staining is just a couple of the many services we offer. We also have some great before and after pictures we would be happy to show you.

Yes we can repair and replace rotted wood and if you request we will include that or give you a separate quote, your choice.

We generally prefer Sherwin Williams but we have accounts with all the major paint brands and will use any paint you request. We also buy only the best and will state that in writing on your quote.

Your custom quote will state in writing the exact amount of coats, but often we apply two coats.

14 years of experience and fair prices

Only a couple minutes on the phone to set up the appointment and usually only ten minutes to provide a custom, computer generated quote for your home. We schedule your quote at your convenience. Evening and weekend times are available.

Paint is a group of emulsions consisting of pigments suspended in a liquid medium. Today, contemporary paints and coatings consist of countless compounds uniquely formulated to fulfill the varied requirements of hundreds of thousands of applications.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, and the U.S. Consumer Protection Agency have published brochures to educate consumers about old lead paint. The National Paint and Coatings Association (NPCA) has combined these brochures into one easy-to-use publication, Protect Your Family From Lead In Your Home and Keep It Clean: An Insider’s Guide to Lead-Safe Painting and Home Improvement, — in both English and Spanish.

No, latex paint is not made with latex rubber; in fact, “latex” is really just a decorative way to describe rubber-based paint. Latex paint is a carefully formulated polyvinyl material with acrylic resin and has never contained natural rubber. It is natural rubber that causes an allergic reaction, so people who have sensitivity to latex products are in no danger of having a reaction to latex paint.