How To Prepare Exterior Trim For Painting

Rinse the trim thoroughly and allow it to dry completely before preparing the surface for primer and paint.

How to prepare exterior trim for painting. Its important that you use drop cloths to protect the floor and the chairs. In this video This Old House host Kevin OConnor and painting contractor Rich ONeil show how to properly prepare a house for paint. Begin your painting project by pouring thoroughly mixed paint into a bucket and dipping a quality 2-2½ wide nylonpolyester brush into the paint.

How to Prep for Painting. Run your brush along the side edge of the trim that touches the wall starting at the top and working your way down. Set up scaffolding for easy access to the house wall.

Use a long-handled scrubber brush and a mild detergent to gently scrub away accumulated dirt grime mold and other residue. Apply an oil-based primer coat to metal doors before you begin painting. Rinse the trim thoroughly and allow it to dry completely before preparing the surface for primer and paint.

There is no need to mask trim as giving it a body over-spray coat as well. Staple a plastic tarp. Rinse thoroughly with a vinegarwater solution and let the trim.

When youre satisfied with the woods appearance rinse the exterior. How to Patch Trim for Painting Step 1. Paint all the side edges of trim pieces before painting the front-facing part of.

The most difficult part of that prep is sanding and scraping. Whether its exterior woodwork like doors and fences or masonry like brick walls and render - creating a clean smooth surface before applying the exterior paint will make for the. Preparing exterior surfaces for painting is critical.