Blackhawk Painting, Inc. provides historical building renovations and preservation painting services. We specialize in lead work and lead paint surface preparation in accordance with CDPH (California Department of Public Health) Lead work standards and practices.
What’s the difference between painting a historic building and a commercial building?
Painting a historic building is more complex than painting a modern building because it requires more preparation and attention to detail. Historic buildings have original coatings, which can include lead paint, oil-based paint, mineral finishes, thermoseal, and/or contemporary paints. While certain coatings may be suitable for the building’s historical context, they can also be the primary cause of deterioration and may require remediation.
A thorough evaluation and diagnosis are crucial initial steps for the effective preservation, rehabilitation, or restoration of historic coatings. Additionally, careful handling or removal is vital when dealing with historic coatings, as many paints used before 1978 contained lead or other hazardous substances.
Hiring a qualified commercial painting contractor with historical experience ensures that the job is done correctly and safely. Blackhawk Painting, Inc. will assess the historic materials and plan for restoration painting services that respect the cultural significance and architectural integrity of the structure as well as follow state or federal standards for preservation of historic structures.
What are some of the services provided?
- Surface Preparation: Cleaning, power washing, hand tool cleaning, power tool cleaning
- Interior Painting: Walls, ceilings, trim, doors, cabinetry, structural steel
- Exterior Painting: Siding, stucco, concrete, metal surfaces, railings, decks, doors
- Specialty Coatings: Elastomeric, epoxy, polyurethane, polysiloxane, protective & anti-graffiti coatings
