The Painting Process

The Vivax Process

Meeting with the Project Planner

We ask that you and anyone else involved with the painting project to be present at the initial estimate. This allows us to answer everyone’s questions and set really clear expectations about the painting process which include:

    • Give an approximate bid for wood repair and explain the wood work Process
    • How many days it will take to paint
    • What type of paint we use and why we charge extra for other brands
    • Estimating the job cost – you will get a price for the paint job during the estimate. The price covers all labor, materials and a warranty. All details of what the homeowner wants to do should be discussed during the initial estimate.
    • Providing answers to any other questions you may have. Visit our FAQ Page for answers you may have now.

Time to think about your color selection

Once the client wants to move forward…

    • Sign the agreement form and either fax or email agreement to the office.

Fax to 303-997-5467 Email to information@vivaxpropainting.com

  • The Project Coordinator will be calling to confirm we received the signed agreement as well as to discuss a tentative pressure wash date, paint date and the status of color information.

Color Selection Process – Where to Start

  • We can set up a color consultation to assist you with picking colors. Just give us a call at 720-331-9735
  • Driving around and looking at color schemes in your neighborhood is a good method of finding out what you like and don’t like.
  • WE HIGHLY SUGGEST CHOOSING 2 color schemes in case one of them is denied by the HOA (Home Owners Association).
  • Visit our FAQ Page to find out more about the painting process
  • Color Visualizers – upload your own photo and plan your colors:
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Matching Existing Colors

  • Please visit our FAQ Page for answers to questions about matching existing colors
  • Once Colors are chosen, a color release form must be signed to ensure the correct color of paint is applied. This form can be submitted via email to information@vivaxpropainting.com or faxed to 303-997-546.

Scheduling the Paint Job – timing and details

The Project Coordinator will be your contact in the office, confirming dates to schedule
and gathering your HOA and color information.

    • Introduction call by Project Coordinator within 2 days of agreement confirmation to confirm warranty, special conditions, wood work details, HOA approval process and color selectioninformation.
    • If your project needs wood repair – our woodwork contractor will call within 2 days of agreement confirmation. You do not have to use the woodworker we refer to you. The woodwork will be paid separately from Vivax Pro Painting.
    • Once the Pressure Wash and Paint Date are set you will receive a confirmation email and Overview of Process.
    • Color selection must be confirmed no later than the Wednesday before scheduled paint date.

If the wood repair will be coordinated by Vivax then proceed to Step 4 otherwise skip to Step 5

The Pressure Wash

  • The purpose of the pressure wash is to rinse away the chalky residue, removes dust, mildew and some loose paint.
  • The Pressure Wash may happen between 1 day up to 1 month prior to paint start date.
  • If the washer happens to miss something or could not reach something on the house, during the prep time, the painters will wipe down the house removing all cobwebs, nests, etc.
  • No one has to be home for the pressure wash; we only need access to your back yard and to your water spigot.
  • Please secure any pets left in the back yard during the day, all windows shut, and remove everything off any decks, porches, etc. All patio furniture should be moved away from the house, if possible, for wash and paint until the job is complete.
  • The Pressure Washer will contact you the morning of to give an estimated time of arrival; if you do not answer will leave a message and proceed with the wash.

Pre-Job Walk Through

The Production Manager will call no later than Saturday before scheduled start date, to coordinate a pre-job walk through to confirm:

  • Color selection, color location, type of finish
  • Warranty, repairs, special conditions, prep work
  • Time frame for completion, what time the crew will be arriving to start

Prep Work and Painting

The Production Manager is in charge of the over all job production. The Crew Forman will be in charge of the crew and will be on site through the entire painting process.

Once details are confirmed, homeowners do not have to be there for the rest of the process.

Prep Work

  • Scraping loose and failing paint to create a smooth surface for painting.
  • Prime bare wood to seal and provide and adhesive surface for painting, using top of the line 100% acrylic primer.
  • Caulk seams, specified cracks, around doors/windows, using 40 year, 100% acrylic caulking. This prevents further water damage and creates the best possible appearance.
  • Covering necessary areas with drop cloths, taping and protecting areas that don’t need painting.

Painting

  • Spray siding based on customer preference.
  • Apply an even finish coat, using top of the line materials.
  • Brush and roll all trim with care.

Our crew performs daily job site cleanup and will complete regular inspections
with client and supervisor to maintain open lines of communication.

Final Walk Through and Collection of Payment

Once the job is complete the Production Manager will contact the customer to coordinate a final walk through at customers convenience.

This step is to ensure that the paint job is up to customer satisfaction. Payment is collected at the very end.