Professional Exterior Painting Tips

Professional Exterior Painting Tips (Part 1)

Hi Community; Today; I will continue our talks on the subject of painting.
From a professional painter’s point of view, exterior painting is the most important home maintenance project that can be done. Often the paint and caulking is all that is stopping damage from the weather and water.
Damage to your siding alone can cost thousands to fix. This is just one surface that is vulnerable to the effects of the weather and an inadequate paint job.
Often the difference between a good exterior paint job and a bad one comes down to saving some money on the materials or labor (if a pro is hired). Another thousand dollars spent now can save many thousands later.
If you plan on doing the painting yourself be prepared, typically exterior painting will be the most difficult and physically demanding home maintenance project you will do. Exterior painting will involve considerable time and physical effort. Why not do it right and receive the best value for your money plus gain the most time before needing to re-paint.
What If Your Exterior Paint Job Could Last Longer
It’s amazing that this thin film of primer and paint lasts as long as it does! Exterior house paint must stand up to the most extreme conditions that man and nature can dish out. Plus all buildings, including your home, are constantly moving around and breathing.
This happens as the temperatures rise (expansion) and fall (contraction). To top it off wood is constantly moving, splitting and warping. Now add the weather with wind, dust, rain, hail and snow. The best results will need a good method encompassing all aspects of exterior painting.
Following the best exterior house painting tips and using the best quality materials can add years to the life of the house paint before the need to repaint. Plus using top quality painting products, knowledge and practical experience will result in lower maintenance and less repairs in the future.
To top this off, there will be an increase in the value of your home, a win — win situation.
The Exterior Painting Method
In order to achieve professional results you need to envision the exterior painting involving many steps or procedures. Each painting step will progress from one to another in a rational manner.
Every exterior paint job begins with an evaluation of the condition of the homes various surfaces and what is needed to produce the best foundation for the finish paint.
Exterior surface preparation is the most important part and can take the most time and effort. An essential part of this process is choosing the appropriate painter to use. The primer is as important as the paint.
Don’t rush, taking your time now and doing things right will add years to the life of the exterior paint job.
After the preparation is done, you will need to choose the best exterior paint and application methods for your particular project. Unfortunately there isn’t an easy answer to either of these concerns. Each house is different to some degree and requires its own decisions.
If your homes exterior is stained, choose the best exterior stain possible. The most common stained wood siding and trim is cedar and redwood. In order to receive the maximum durability from any exterior stain, the surface must be porous to allow maximum penetration. Removing the previous stain might be necessary. As with painting, properly preparing a stained house is an absolute necessity.
Applying exterior stain to siding and trim is very similar to painting except the stain is thinner and a bit more difficult to control. The type and color of stain will influence its application. Some experimentation will be necessary.
The most common exterior painting methods are brushing and rolling or spraying. Both work extremely well and are suitable for most surfaces. Your own skill level and the particular situation will dictate which method is right for you.
For low homes, like single level ranch style, brushing and rolling can often be the best choice. Using an airless paint sprayer can speed up the finish painting, but will require more skill and experience.
The method you choose will depend on the type of paint chosen and the construction of your home. Often every home requires a combination of both methods in order to achieve the best results. No matter which method is chosen use professional grade tools for the best results.
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