Paint Exterior Homes DIY

The exterior of your house is transformed with the fresh coat of paint. To get the best results, you should follow these tips into consideration. Keep in mind that a large-scale multi-story painting job should be left to professionals. If you choose to attempt yourself painting Learn how to start.

Prepare your paint job

There are both good and bad times to paint the outside of a home. Every expert will tell you that extreme weather is not ideal for exterior house painting. These are conditions that include extreme weather, extreme heat, winds, and severe weather. If you are using oil-based paints, the ideal timing to paint your house is between 40 and 90 degrees F. The temperatures should be in the range of 50 to 85 degrees F for exterior paint that is latex.

Remove loose/peeling paint

Before taking your paint scraper to the side of your house and give the exterior of your home a quick, but not too forceful power wash. This will eliminate any dirt that is loose or paint that is peeling. After the exterior has been cleaned off, use an paint scraper, putty knife, or wire brush to remove any additional paint that is peeling or loose.

Any wood that is decaying must be replaced or removed.

Painting over rotten wood is an unwise choice, that is likely to extend or worsen the decay. Instead, you should immediately replace or repair any rotten wood you see. This will ensure that your paint job lasts for the longest time possible.

Sand

Using a sander to remove paint is a great way to speed up the paint removal process. Make sure to use the correct kind of sander and follow the necessary safety precautions.

Prime

If the exterior of your house is unpainted or has been scratched and sanded, then you will want to lay down a coat of primer. Be sure the primer you're using is appropriate for the substrate you're painting. While the majority of surfaces can be painted with primers made of acrylic, some surfaces, like cedar and redwood, require primers based on oil. The oil blocks wood tannins from leaking through the topcoat.

Caulk

To repair any cracks or gaps in your trim, make use of paint-able caulk for exterior use. Caulk will stop moisture and air from entering the interior walls of your home. Make sure to take off any caulk that's broken or has become old from your trim before you apply more.

Choose equipment

Although many professional use sprayers for painting, they may cause drips and uneven coatings when used by an inexperienced user. It is better to use brushes and rollers if are new to DIY exterior house painting. Brushes are ideal for smaller areas and edges While rollers are a great option for painting long and large surfaces such as trimming and siding.

Get started

These tips will assist you to achieve success. Begin from the top and work your way down. Paint out of direct sunlight as the sun's rays can cause paint to dry too quickly and cause blisters. To avoid leaving marks, you should make sure to paint across a wet surface before moving onto another. If you have to paint on dry surfaces, cover the wet paint onto the dry surface by several inches.

Paint the trim

Exterior trim should be painted starting at the top, just like the outside of your home. It is possible to give your window sills a second or third coat of paint when they're particularly weathered. When painting doors paint the panels first, then the rails and stiles, then the edges. For more information, read more about trim painting guidelines.

Apply an additional coat

Most interior house painting, professionals believe that two coats are required to paint a house. One coat of paint might look good however it will not last for long. Two coats of paint on the opposite side offer protection, washability and allow you to keep the original shade of the paint. Make sure you ask if there are two coats included in your cost estimate if have the desire to hire an expert painter.

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