06/04/2026
3 1/2 Weeks Into the Process…
A lot of people only see the final coat of paint. They don’t always see the work that comes before it.
This home has been a lesson in patience, preparation, and doing things the right way.
Over the last two weeks we’ve:
✔ Scraped and removed failing lead-painted surfaces
✔ Replaced damaged and deteriorated boards
✔ Cleaned and detailed trim work throughout the project
✔ Applied a D-Lead primer system to stabilize the existing surfaces
✔ Monitored the coating as it cured to identify any remaining weak areas
✔ Scraped again where hidden failures revealed themselves
✔ Applied Kilz Restoration to further lock down problem areas
✔ Continued spot repairs and surface stabilization
On older homes, especially those with multiple generations of paint, you can’t simply scrape once and start painting. Sometimes the new coating exposes additional weak layers underneath. The goal is not to rush to the finish line—it’s to build a surface that has the best chance of lasting.
We are now entering the priming stages again, allowing everything to seal properly, watching for any additional movement, and addressing issues before finish coats ever touch the house.
The difference between a quick paint job and a professional restoration is what happens before the color goes on.
At Divine Painting LLC, we don’t cut corners. We paint them.
📍 Northwest Ohio
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