Winter 2005
by Richard Conover
Exterior paint takes a beating from intense sun and salt spray, and the demands of
a high-end clientele is no picnic for the painter. Get the most out of a coastal paint job with these tips from a pro.
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Painting the Coastal Home Prepping a beach house takes more work but has long-term payoffs Richard Conover I've been painting houses on the island of Martha's Vineyard, Mass., for 25 years. Most of my work is on new "trophy" homes for the rich and famous. Their owners aren't just wealthy; they're also extremely demanding. They expect perfection. There's no tolerance for work that's not done right or that has to be redone in a few years. Those expectations present a challenge for any painter, but what makes my job even more extreme is the fact that nearly all of the
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