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The company remains committed to the safety and social distancing while delivering the best paint in the Bay Area.

San Francisco, California, June 24th, 2020 – COVID-19 had forced many a business to either rework how they do business or to shut down completely. However, with the proper precautionary measures some businesses have been allowed to resume operating. One business that has recently reopened is Arana Craftsman Painters.

These Oakland painters had previously ceased operations due to the spread of COVID-19. With social distancing and masks in play however the company has begun painting once again. Arana Craftsman Painters have been servicing the San Francisco Bay Area for years and have brought beauty and rejuvenation to both businesses and homes. They are a family-owned residential painting company that combines artisanal attention to detail with sustainable practices. The company has managed to garner quite a positive reputation as a result of their superb and often surreal work. With a multitude of local clients who have sung praises for them in the past, Arana Craftsman Painters felt that it was unfair to their clients to remain closed for long. This is why they have decided to reopen their business, while taking into account all the necessary guidelines to curb COVID-19.

“As part of our efforts to curb the spread of the epidemic, Arana Craftsman Painters will be taking all the necessary precautions. The most important of which is that all our painters will be equipped with masks. In addition to this we will limit the amount of employees that are sent to any particular job. This is mainly to ensure that proper social distancing is practiced. During their residential appointments, they wear masks, gloves and boots. This helps limit any kind of physical interaction on the surface or with another person. Moreover, we are committed to following all of the Alameda County guidelines for COVID-19.” says Arana owner, Catherine Baldi.

Arana Craftsman Painters have been a renowned option in the area for a long time. They hope to continue providing on their same high standard even during these extreme circumstances.

About Arana Craftsman Painters

Arana Craftsman Painters is the Bay Area’s premier painting company. They primarily work on residential buildings but paint commercially as well. Being a family-owned business, they have cultivated a large base of clients in the area. Their strong attention to detail and sustainable practices have made them a go-to option for many people who have had their homes’ old surfaces restored by Arana Craftsman Painters. The company has relaunched their service which was previously closed due to COVID-19. They remain fully committed and vigilant in the fight against the spread of Covid-19.

For this project (photos below), Arana restored, sealed, and waterproofed the front porch and stairs of our client’s Victorian home using one of our favorite products: GacoDeck®.

GacoDeck is typically used on roofs, decks, and staircases and even works great on concrete — anywhere that needs to be sealed.

This 2-part and four-layer process creates an epoxy coating that provides a hard and long-lasting surface, once dry. Applying GacoDeck® results in a fully-adhered, durable, waterproof membrane that expands and contracts along with the substrate as weather changes.

The process of applying GacoDeck involves first cleaning the surface to be coated, and then working within the recommended guidelines for timing, applying primer if the surface has been previously coated or painted (and sanding before this if it was a glossy paint). All seams, cracks, and joints must be prepared with special tape, flashing, or caulking materials. GacoDeck can also be used on concrete under certain conditions.

Note that GacoDeck is NOT recommended for teak, cedar, or redwood due to tannin bleeding on light colors.

(If you have any questions, let us meet with you to survey the area you wish to coat and make recommendations!)

The area to be sealed must be washed and dried appropriately, and then four layers of coating are applied; the topcoat is mixed with walnut shells to create a non-skid surface which, if properly proportioned and applied, meets California state accessibility standards for safety.

And another benefit, clean-up of your sealed deck area or walkway once GacoDeck is applied, is easy. Simply use soap and water.

GacoDeck TopCoat will maintain its waterproofing capacity and stay true to color for up to 5-7 years. At that time, homeowners are advised to apply (or have us apply) maintenance coats of GacoDeck TopCoat (again, mixed with GacoGrip Texture Granules). No primer is required.

Safety and beauty, a well-designed product, and happy customers are all reasons why, at Arana, we love GacoDeck. Call us to learn more about this product and determine if the process is right for you and your home.