Renaissance Capri, La Jolla

PrimeCo Painting and Construction, has been awarded the contract to paint various components of the exteriors of Renaissance Capri, a 188-unit condominium community in La Jolla.

The current project is part of a three-phase renovation plan that will result in the entire community being repainted and having damaged wood replaced.

The condominium community is near the University Town Center and is professionally managed by Courtney Parvis, of The Prescott Companies in Carlsbad.

Board President Rob Campbell was assisted by board members Bill Boric, Janis Dean and Judy Thickston during the contract negotiations and contractor selection process.

Saber Guennoun, of Dunn-Edwards Paint, assisted the community with paint specifications and color selection.

PrimeCoís Octavio Partida will serve as the project manager for the community, assisted by on-site foreman Erazmo Garcia.

This phase of the renovation plan is expected to take about a month, according to Bill Butler, director of business development for PrimeCo.

http://www.sddt.com/construction/notebook.cfm?PublicationDate=2012-02-10

Tip of the Month – February 2012

Fifty bucks for a Rolex!…..I’ll take two!  Tourists along the streets of New York frequently encounter vendors who offer seemingly great prices on products that appear to be something that they are not.  Ok, let’s not pick on New York, the same thing happens all over the county, including here in Southern California.  Communities are often offered great prices on what seems like a valuable service, only to be burned.  Below are some examples of a paint job that went for far below the prices offered by other competing bidders:

Water has been added to the paint, causing a separation of the resins and tint.  This is evidenced by the white drips and run-off.  In my    experience, this is the most common fear expressed by board members and clients.

The old paint that is visible through the new paint and the lack of filling any of the cracks is further evidence of insufficient  paint.  While paint won’t fill all cracks, it would certainly have filled some of these smaller cracks if the proper consistency/quantity of paint had been applies.   Paint that is applied too thinly will not provide the protection of the substrate that is intended.  It also means that the life of the paint job itself will be substantially decreased.

The edge of the garage door jamb was not cut in to the weather stripping on the garage door.

We’ve all heard the old adage “If it is too good to be true, it probably is”.  People who make decisions on price alone are legal prey of contractors who are willing to cut corners to foist sub-standard work off on unsuspecting clients.  A word to the wise, question proposals that are priced significantly lower than other bids.  If good specifications were provided for the work, most reputable contractors will be within 5-10% of one another.  Everyone understands the current economic situation and is being more prudent with their money but taking an unreasonably low bid may not be the best answer.  That low bid may end up costing you more in the long run.

Bill Butler, Director of Business Development, is pleased to announce that his firm, PrimeCo Painting and Construction, has been awarded the contract to paint exterior surfaces of Alhambra Regency, a 60-unit, mixed use community located along Main Street, in Alhambra. 

The painting is part of a renovation project being done by general contractor, AV Builders of San Diego, according to CEO Tony Madureira.  Robert Canup, also of AV Builders, is serving as their jobsite superintendent.  The construction management on the project is being performed by John Van Blerck and Robert Detro of JVB Construction Management, located in Poway.

Larry Ratliff, manufacturer’s representative for BASF, was responsible for the development of paint specifications to meet some unique requirements of the building’s exterior components, including waterproofing of the masonry surfaces. 

PrimeCo’s project manager, Rigo Tovilla, Jr., is responsible for overseeing their work and is being assisted by on-site foreman Edgar Lorenzo.

PrimeCo Painting has been providing services to condominium communities, apartment owners and commercial building owners in Southern California for over 18 years.  Located inOceanside, the firm can be reached at (800) 881-8067 or by email at bill@primecopainting.

http://www.sddt.com/construction/notebook.cfm?PublicationDate=2012-01-06

Chris Erickson, sales consultant for PrimeCo Painting and Construction, with offices in Oceanside and Costa Mesa, is pleased to announce that his firm has been awarded the contract to provide wood replacement services for Pointe Surfside, a 102-unit condominium complex located in Huntington Beach, CA .  The HOA community is under professional management by Jan Standish of Golden West Property Management, located in Cypress, California.

The community is undergoing replacement of major wood components as a part of an enhancement project.  Architect, William McCulloch, has been retained by the homeowners association to oversee the wood replacement project as the construction manager.  Rudy Rodriguez of Garden Grove provided the community with structural engineering and consultation.  Board president, Janet Cabourne was assisted by board members Michael Carralero, Mary Whaley, Patricia Enna and Gus Zakka in the vendor selection and contract negotiations.  The anticipated cost of the project is roughly $160,000 and is expected to take approximately two months to complete.

Octavio Partida, PrimeCo’s project manager, advises that the wood replacement will be done under the supervision of lead carpenter, Abe Salah.  Edwin Scott of Frazee Paint assisted the community and PrimeCo with paint product selection.

PrimeCo Painting has been providing services to condominium communities, apartment owners and commercial building owners in Southern California for over 18 years.  Located inOceanside, the firm can be reached at (800) 881-8067 or by email at bill@primecopainting.

http://www.sddt.com/construction/notebook.cfm?PublicationDate=2012-01-13

When You’re Hot, You’re Hot! ……and when you’re not, well, you’re cold.   Just step out your front door in the morning and you’ll find that, Baby It’s Cold Outside.  (I knew that listening to the Oldies station would pay off!).  Temperature is important to consider when doing a paint job.  If the weather is too hot, it will affect the application of the paint (paint that is sprayed may actually dry before it hits the wall) and it it’s too cold, the paint may not dry properly.  It is important to note the instructions on the paint label to see if there are recommendations for a temperature range.

The good news is that we live in Southern California where the climate is fairly mild and we are rarely affected by extreme temperatures.  However, it is important to time the application of paint.  Temperatures that fall below the ideal in the night, easily reach an acceptable level (usually >40 degrees) by the time that most painters would start.  Toward the end of the day, some paints that take longer to dry may be adversely affected by the drop in the overnight temperature.  You might come back the next day to find that the paint has sagged on the surface that was painted.  You also need to be aware that cooler temperatures affect the dry-time of all paints so keep that in mind when painting doors that will have to be closed after painting.  As professionals, we stop painting doors around mid afternoon to allow time for them to dry before the night chill begins.

Epoxy paints are a bit tricky to deal with and we caution most people not to try them at home.  They are used most commonly on metal surfaces, due to their protective qualities.  They use a catalyst to set up the paint and once mixed, the paint has a pot life of about 4 hours.  If you apply it on a hot surface (metal railing that has been in the sun), it becomes a greater challenge because it makes the paint dry almost instantly.  If you’re using a roller to apply it, it is likely that with one too many passes, it will begin to pull the knap off the roller, leaving you with a furry rail.  Ok, that makes it kind of fun at your next soiree but it isn’t ideal.

As always, we are here to answer any questions you may have on paint products and applications.

Please let us know how we can help you with your wood replacement, siding or painting project.

Bill Butler, director of business development for PrimeCo Painting and Construction, headquartered in Oceanside, is pleased to announce that his firm has been awarded the contract to paint exterior surfaces and to provide wood replacement services for Sycamore Gardens, a 100-unit condominium complex located in Tustin, CA .  The HOA community is under professional management by Esther Denn, of eDenn Property Management, located in Laguna Hills, California.

The painting is part of a renovation project being done by the community that includes replacement of wooden architectural elements on the buildings.  Board president, John Woodbridge was assisted by other board members, including John Garay, in the vendor selection and contract negotiations.

PrimeCo’s project manager, Rigo Tovila Jr. and on-site foreman Steven Tovilla, will be responsible for the success of the painting project.  The paint specifications and color palette were developed by Pamela Esparza of Vista Paint.

Jason Pearson, PrimeCo’s construction manager, advises that the wood replacement will be done under the supervision of lead carpenter, Vicente Castellanos.

PrimeCo Painting has been providing services to condominium communities, apartment owners and commercial building owners in Southern California for over 17 years.  Located inOceanside, the firm can be reached at (800) 881-8067 or by email at bill@primecopainting.

http://www.sddt.com/construction/notebook.cfm?PublicationDate=2011-12-30&_t=PrimeCo+gets+contract+for+Tustin+complex

Jeff Gollin
Board of Directors President
Crosspointe Village HOA

Mary J. Ketring, Resident, Leucadia Seabluffe