Painting the outside of a home can be a demanding job. But, you may save yourself a lot of work by preparing for it.
Determine how much of the outside to be painted. Only the walls or trim might need to be painted as opposed to the whole house?
Next, determine the colors and the types of paint you would like to use. We provide color combinations with their sample books to show you what colors look great together. In case you are having a difficult time making up your head, then buy a quart of all the colors you like and use paint to make samples for easier comparison.
Bear in mind the color you select should fit in with the rest of the house in your neighborhood. A latex paint will be better since latex is easier to clean and last as long as oil based paints.
Regardless if you select acrylic or latex based paint buy the best paint you can afford. Otherwise you’re going to spend plenty of time applying extra coats.
Before starting the painting project, the surface of your property should be clean, dull and dry. Wash any chalk, dirt and mould off. Protect landscape plants by covering them with plastic.
After cleaning the home, scratch off any cracked or peeling paint, then sand and prime the area. When you’ve completed priming, start painting the trim. Semigloss paint works well on trimming.
The brush used is as vital as the paint itself. With latex paints, use a brush made from a nylon/polyester mix. Use a natural bristle brush with oil based paints. For greatest control, hold the brush in order that it balances on your hand in the point where the handle meets the brush. Put your fingertips on the metal ferrule, and use your wrist to guide the brush.
The paint will flow from the brush. Pay attention to the fever. For best results, paint on days with low temperatures, when the temperature is between 75 and 85 degrees Fahrenheit. Follow the shade in order that your fresh paint is not exposed to direct sunlight, otherwise, heat blisters can develop.
Be mindful to maintain a wet edge by overlapping painting areas within the areas you completed. Do not paint into a paint film: the movie could buckle. The very best way to paint shutters would be to remove them and spray them from the house. If you must paint them on the home, use an angled sash brush.
When selecting a color for dividers, remember that dark colors absorb more heat and may cause vinyl walls to warp. An oil based primer coat to alloy doorways before you begin painting. This step is particularly significant if the door is exposed to the weather. Permit the primer to dry for 24 to 48 hours, next apply two coats of exterior paint.
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