Exterior House Painting Tips

Exterior painting is one of the most important pieces of home maintenance you can do. After all, caulk and paint are all that stops most homes from weather damage. If they aren't in good shape, you could incur siding damage that costs thousands of dollars to repair. If you're planning on doing the painting yourself, be ready for a big project. There's a lot of time and effort involved, but in the end, it's worth it. Here are some tips to help you successfully paint the exterior of your home.

Step one requires you to take a look at the condition of your home's exterior and think about what you need to do to get them in shape for painting. While sanding, chipping off old paint, and priming may be time consuming, don't consider skipping them. You won't like the results. Take some time now to add years to your paint's lifetime.

Then, you'll want to decide on your preferred paint and how you'll apply it. Don't skimp on the paint quality. You usually get what you pay for when buying paint and supplies. Cheaper paints just don't coat as well. Rolling and brushing are common, old fashioned painting methods. Sprayers are a more modern method that gets the job done faster, but they can cost more.

Trim will still probably need to be painted with a brush, however. Rollers and brushes work very well for homes that are single level, while multi-story homes may benefit from the use of a paint sprayer with an extension. You may need to combine methods to get the best results. Just remember to use professional grade supplies and tools, no matter what methods you try.

You can paint the surface of just about every home. Wood siding is the most commonly painted, but there are others as well. Brick, cinder block, stucco, and even steel, aluminum and vinyl siding can be repainted to give them a fresh new look. Just remember to choose a paint type and application technique which is compatible with your material. For instance, brick and other rough surfaces can damage brushes, so they may be more easily painted with a sprayer.

Remember that this is the kind of job you'll probably need help with, unless the home is small. Invite family and friends to help you with your exterior painting. The job will go quicker, and it'll be a lot more fun, too. Don't cut corners, and remember to mask off all glass and other items that should not be painted. It's never a good idea to rely on your ability to paint around something - all too often, you'll find your hand has slipped.

Exterior house painting is an important part of keeping your home in top condition. Without a good coat of paint, it could be damaged by weather and many other factors. Take the time to do it right, and your home will keep looking great for many years.

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