Painted Stoop
Our brownstone stoop has many layers of peeling paint on it. Underneath, it is very deteriorated in spots. Corners have recently broken off. We’ve had a few people come over to look at it, but everyone says something different about how to repair it and gives wildly varying quotes. Most recently, someone from Zanis Restoration…
Our brownstone stoop has many layers of peeling paint on it. Underneath, it is very deteriorated in spots. Corners have recently broken off. We’ve had a few people come over to look at it, but everyone says something different about how to repair it and gives wildly varying quotes. Most recently, someone from Zanis Restoration told us that once it had been painted, we really had no choice but to repair it and paint it again. He frowned at the idea of resurfacing it, saying that would cause other problems, including cracking in the future. To repair and paint the stoop, patch and point the limestone & brownstone facade, and paint the cornice, he quoted us $7,000. We would love it if the stoop weren’t painted, but maybe it is impractical for us (and too expensive). Any advice would be appreciated.
Call the LPC. Surely they have they have the recommended and approved contractor for you. May as well get used to it now.
I would like to recommend Mr. Patrick. He has been working with me for years and he did my stoops years ago and they are in great condition. He is also very affordable. If interested you can call him at 1646-945-7315.
Thank you for the information everyone. Daveinbedstuy — thanks for the pictures! It looks like an excellent job. SJB, the sides of our stoop are also rusticated and I was wondering how someone would deal with that.
So how does the refinishing hold up? What do you do if it cracks?
I will call Millad, but I am doubtful I can afford his work. I will have to do something though, since every winter exacts a large toll on the stoop.
I used Millad to rebuild my stoop and he did an excellent job. The sides of the stoop were rusticated and they had to redo the rustication by hand as they told me originally it had been done by a machine.
Hello brmam I know of a local and reasonable contractor who would come out and take a look at your project his name is Dan and he can be reached at 718 485-1044 Good Luck.
you get what you pay for. in this case you will get an inexpensive (and temporary) patch and paint job.
We have had our stoop and facade (brick) restored and currently renovating garden level. The contractor is Millad 718-669-8305. I believe Donatella was over to see Milad’s work at our house.
Here’s a link to the job they did on mine with all sorts of photos.
He’s doing a job for another poster “donatella” right now….I believe stoop only.
Contractor is:
Millad 718-669-8305
http://bstoner.wpengine.com/brownstoner/archives/2009/08/dibs_refinishes.php#comments
I haven’t seen a brownstone refacing job on a stoop that’s held up more than a few years.