Paint performance depends on the surface beneath it, not only the selected color. A Corbett scope should map peeling, staining, failed sealant, moisture and repairs before naming primer or finish coats. For older homes, determine whether EPA lead-safe rules apply. Give every painter the same preparation and product requirements.
A Corbett painting scope should divide exposed and sheltered elevations, identify water or adhesion failures, specify surface preparation and repair by substrate, name the coating system, define lead-safe controls when applicable, and set weather, coverage, cleanup and inspection standards.
Map peeling, blistering, chalking, staining, mildew and open joints by elevation or room. Check whether water, vapor, incompatible coatings or poor preparation caused the defect. Repainting without correcting cause can conceal it temporarily. Require photographs and a repair boundary so each bid addresses the same surfaces.
Inspect roof and wall transitions, gutters, penetrations, window joints and damp interior areas. Painting is not drainage repair. If moisture is active, identify who corrects it and how the surface will be judged ready. Record drying or moisture criteria from product instructions.
EPA's Renovation, Repair and Painting rules can apply when paid work disturbs painted surfaces in pre-1978 housing. Document applicability and the certified firm when required. Containment, dust control and cleanup affect access and price, so they belong in the original scope.
Replace prep as needed with specific washing, scraping, sanding, patching, caulking and feathering steps. State what loose material is removed, what substrate is replaced and how glossy surfaces are treated. Preparation should end with a visible acceptance condition before primer.
List manufacturer, product line, sheen and intended substrate for primer and finish. Identify stain-blocking, bonding or masonry primer locations. Record approved colors and a sample area. State whether coverage or fixed coat count controls because dramatic color changes can need additional work.
Exterior work needs temperature, rain, wind, dew and surface-condition limits based on product instructions. Ask how fresh coatings are protected and what happens when conditions change. A calendar date cannot override coating requirements. Interior work needs ventilation and cure time.
List floors, furnishings, fixtures, roofs, paving, vehicles and planting that must be covered or moved. Define daily access, containment, ventilation and cleanup. Exterior wash water and debris need control. Clear protection duties prevent a low bid from transferring work to the homeowner.
Review repaired areas before coatings hide them, then inspect completed work in ordinary daylight and room lighting from normal positions. Record missed areas, runs, open joints and damage on a punch list. Keep product names, colors, care guidance, warranty terms and photographs.
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Confirm parcel-specific review when painting expands into structural or regulated exterior repair.
Match the painter's legal business and CCB record before work.
Pre-1978 painted-surface disturbance can trigger federal lead-safe renovation requirements.
| Condition | Likely scope | Required evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Sound and dull | Clean, spot-prime, recoat | Adhesion and compatibility check |
| Localized peeling | Repair and feather failed areas | Cause and mapped limits |
| Broad failure | Extensive removal and full system | Substrate and moisture findings |
| Pre-1978 disturbance | Lead-safe controls | Applicability and certified firm |
Separate access, protection, washing, removal, repairs, lead-safe controls, primer, finish coats, weather delays, cleanup and touch-up. Measured surfaces and product assumptions matter more than unsupported square-foot prices.
Moisture, weak layers, contamination, incompatible products and incomplete preparation are possible causes.
Paid work disturbing pre-1978 painted surfaces may fall under EPA RRP rules.
Yes. Record primer, finish line, sheen, substrate and approved color.
Not necessarily; substrate, color change and product coverage matter.
Follow manufacturer surface, temperature, rain and cure limits.
Assign moving, covering, access and restoration duties in the scope.
Match the legal business and CCB number to Oregon's public record.
Keep punch list, product and color record, care guidance, warranty and photographs.
Share photographs, building age, failed areas, colors and access constraints for one documented scope.
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