Coastal Painter
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About Coastal Painter
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TGS Newbie
- Birthday 04/09/1957
Profile Information
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Company Name
Coastal Painting Service
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First & Last Name
Mark Adkins
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City & State
Bay City Texas
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Occupation
Painting/pressure washing contractor
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2006 Sealer Poll: Which are you using this year?
Coastal Painter replied to Beth n Rod's question in Wood Cleaning & Restoration - Decks, Fences, etc.
Hi guys and gals,, I am about to use Ready Seal for the first time here on a fence.. 4 questions... 1.. What would be the best way to apply on fence?? airless, shurflo or the ole' fashioned way brush and roller??? What is the viscosity of RS? 2.. Is there any suppliers for the RS in the Houston TX area??? 3.. Is it EVER going to stop raining?? LOL Thanx in advance ya'll Mark -
WoodTux Western Red Cedar
Coastal Painter replied to Neil_Asheville's question in Wood Cleaning & Restoration - Decks, Fences, etc.
dangggg Looks Fan tastic... good job -
shur flo pic
Coastal Painter replied to Coastal Painter's question in Wood Cleaning & Restoration - Decks, Fences, etc.
BTW i did forget to mention on all orders made prior to FEBRUARY 31st hahaha you will recieve an additional 3 foot length of nylon clothesline cord to use as a back up carrying handle HARRDEEE hahahha Ya'll have a good weekend Mark -
Hey ya'll finally got al my parts and used it today on a fence.. Works great ,looks like crap.lol I will be taking orders starting as soon as my patent info packet arrives HAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHA just kidding.. Mark :lgwave:
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When do you run?
Coastal Painter replied to MMI Enterprises's question in Wood Cleaning & Restoration - Decks, Fences, etc.
not too bad... In the first post I would have taken 2 gallons of High test gasoline and had a wee nee roast ..lol turned out good Mark -
new shur flo rig
Coastal Painter replied to Coastal Painter's question in Wood Cleaning & Restoration - Decks, Fences, etc.
Wow ya'll thanx for all the pics and info I will get a pic of mine set up this afternoon, As we all agree IT AINT' real perty''' but it works. I have a small storage bin made of plastic the tractor battery and 6' feed hose sits in it I bolted the pump to the side and put a strap on it .. Not pretty but it works Mark -
new shur flo rig
Coastal Painter replied to Coastal Painter's question in Wood Cleaning & Restoration - Decks, Fences, etc.
I will be using it to apply fence and deck/house wash, in addition to my x-jet.(I have learned so much good info here on this site way too cool) And also Will be using it to get sealer down before I back roll Mark -
new shur flo rig
Coastal Painter posted a question in Wood Cleaning & Restoration - Decks, Fences, etc.
Oh boy Just got all my stuff today.. 1.8 pump, hoses, 12v battery.. Hooked it all up on the bed of my p/u just to give it a 'smoke test'.. WOW that is awesome... Now i just need some quick disconnects' ..Question?? now how do I set the rig up for ease of moving around?? Should I do a dolly set up or??? Replies welcomed.. later m\Mark -
My bid made customer faint
Coastal Painter replied to Coastal Painter's question in Wood Cleaning & Restoration - Decks, Fences, etc.
Well thanks for the reply The way I bid is: sf of deck space lin ft of railings x's 3.2 to get rough sf of railings sf of pilings sf of stringers below steps either sf or 4.00 per step all at .85 a sq ft.... I will go broke if I work any cheaper than that Thanks Mark -
My bid made customer faint
Coastal Painter posted a question in Wood Cleaning & Restoration - Decks, Fences, etc.
man ole man, This is getting ridculous.. People down here in South Texas do NOT want to pay any good money for deck cleaning and staining. In my coastal area I am not regarded as a lowballer, (I hope) because I am the only deck contractor in a radius of say 25-40 miles.. I bid a deck earlier today at .85 cents a s.f. Bid included material, sealers, cleaners, (didnt need stripped) 2300 s.f total of deck and spindles, railings, all pilings(10x10 at 8 feet high 35 in all,) all 500 lin feet of stringers below, all fascia, total of 28 stairs, and to top it off, Outside of railing is 12 feet off the ground.. LOTS OF LADDER work. I told my wife, if he cant pay price of $1955.00 for all that work materials included, Than I will save money staying home and sipping beer all day rather than drive 35 miles to get there in the first place,, DID I mention??? IT IS A BEACH HOME.. 100 yards from the Gulf, Winds are steady at 15-25 knots all day long. Hence All work would have to be done with a weenee roller ,mitt on railings (DONT FORGET ALL THE LADDER WORK) AND A BRUSH as No way I could spray in that kind of wind.. Any comments feel free. :lgtear: Later Guys and Gals Mark w/ Coastal painting and Pressure Washing -
shur flo and Hurricane broom??
Coastal Painter posted a question in Wood Cleaning & Restoration - Decks, Fences, etc.
has anyone used a hurricane broom with a shur flo similiar to the deckstar?? Was wondering if it would work?? To get in between the 2x6 grooves on decks?? Thanks Mark -
shurflo set up??
Coastal Painter replied to Coastal Painter's question in Wood Cleaning & Restoration - Decks, Fences, etc.
I was wondering what size hose on the discharge side and what kind of trigger gun?? Also at 60 psi and 1.8 gpm,, what kind of flow is coming out?? i.e. a mist type or spray etc?? Thanks Mark -
What do you do when nature call's?
Coastal Painter replied to Under Pressure AZ's question in Residential Pressure Washing
HAHHAHA thank goodness for fast food places huh?? AND everyone remember this important fact::::: IF THAT FART YA LET RIP, HAD A LUMP IN IT.. YA IN BIG TROUBLE....LOL Mark -
What do you do when nature call's?
Coastal Painter replied to Under Pressure AZ's question in Residential Pressure Washing
Yeppers I almost always have my 6x12 cargo trailer on the job.. When last nights cheap beer, and greasy burgers take effect, hahha I just head to the the trailer and close the doors and get my ole' trusty 5'er out and YES ALWAYS keep some good paper towels or TP on board.. 10# boxes of rags are way to expensive.. ..PS dont forget to open the vent in ceiling of trailer Mark -
Making the x-jet easier to use
Coastal Painter replied to Freshlook's question in Residential Pressure Washing
Hmm I may try that idea.. The 3 foot wand seems to get tangled in that $%#*&$$&* suction hose... Yesterday was my REAL first customer house wash job with x jet.. Man it worked wonders I just need to do a little tweaking on set up i.e. longer hose bigger bucket dolly etc..