How To Prepare Siding For Exterior Painting

Reach the high areas or apply cleaner to the less-dirty areas using a roller with an extension pole which doesnt allow you to apply as much pressure or elbow grease as a paint brush.

How to prepare siding for exterior painting. Painting the siding is economical and will modernize your home add curb appeal and increase your property value. And make sure to avoid these missteps. This will blast off any paint that is loose and needs to be removed.

Apply a coat of paintable water-repellent preservative sealer to the siding with a paintbrush and paint roller. Painting Wood Siding Photo 1. In this video This Old House host Kevin OConnor and painting contractor Rich ONeil show how to properly prepare a house for paint.

Exterior paint contains additives that provide defense against the weather which helps prevent the color from fading from sun exposure for example. Be careful when using a power washer as it is very powerful and creates a lot of pressure. How to Prepare Siding for a Paint Job Give Your Siding a Good Cleaning Never paint a dirty surface.

Rain or high wind can cut a day of painting short and ruin whats already been. See Prepare Your House for Exterior Painting below. Its just as important to prime other materials such as stucco metal and concrete for.

Painter Jim Clark shows how to ready old faded aluminum siding for a fresh coat of paint. A contractor whos certified to handle lead abatement must handle the removal of the paint before you get started. When youre satisfied with the woods appearance rinse the.

Staple a plastic tarp. See below for a shopping list and toolsSUBSCRIBE to This Old Ho. Check the weather forecast before starting the job.