How to Paint a House Exterior
Painting the exterior of a home is something you will have to do periodically. Depending on the kind of siding on your home, this can be a frequent project or a rare one. Painting the house right the first time will help to last longer between paint jobs.
Directions:
- Prepare the surface of your house's exterior by making sure there are no damaged areas. Repair them as needed so the paint can glide across the surface.
- Clean the house's exterior thoroughly using a pressure washer, and let it dry.
- Sand the surface as needed to remove and resurface areas that are cracked, loose or chipping.
- Make sure that there are no holes in the exterior of the home from nails or cracks.
- Keep cracks and crevices free by caulking. Caulk around windows and other exterior surfaces that may have gaps. Use epoxy as needed for the more serious problems.
- Use a stain blocking primer to conceal unsightly blemishes.
- Smooth off the irregular and bumpy areas with sandpaper.
- Cover areas with painter's tape you do not want to paint (such as lighting, pipes and other plumbing fixtures, etc.) so no paint will get on them.
- Position cloths or tarps in such a way they protect furniture and the floors.
- Coat the surface of the home with primer. Make sure to use the primer that is appropriate for your surface. Let the primer dry completely.
- Paint the home. It is best to coat the house twice. Just make sure the first coat has time to dry and set before applying the second.