How to Prep Your Home for Painting the Exterior

Exterior painting is the most important home maintenance project you can do. House painting helps to protect your home from weather damage usually caused by water and sun. Neglecting peeling exterior paint can lead to high siding replacement costs and decrease the value of your house. There are many quick and unique ways to prep your home for exterior painting.

Essential preparation for exterior painting

Surface preparation of a house’s exterior is very vital for health and safety reasons. Here is how you need to prep your house for the best finish:

Removal of contaminants from home’s exterior

Many houses have a layer of lead paint on their walls. If you suspect lead, do not try to scrape it and definitely do not wash it. This is because lead is hazardous for health and waste streams.

You need to use bleach or another EPA-registered micro biocide or fungicide to remove mold and mildew from exterior walls. Bleaching is highly effective alone. Use bleach in a 3:1 ration mixed with water. You can also use cleaners and degreasers that not only remove mold and mildew but also remove grime, grease, and oil from the walls.

Wash the exterior of your house

To help the new paint adhere properly, clean the exterior surfaces of your house before you start the painting procedure. You can speed up this process by power washing the entire house. One can also use the pressure washing option for walls that are stained and greasy. But if your house has softwood siding, avoid power washing as it may lead to rotting.

Remove peeling paint and make repairs (if needed)

After peeling old paint, fill holes as well as caulk surfaces. You can use a stiff metal wire brush to scrape paint or you can use a power sander with a paint-stripping assembly. While you are working on wood shakes, make sure that the bits of the steel wire do not become lodged in the softwood as it can lead to severe damage. So, remove all these pieces by hand. Make sure to wear a dust mask or even a respirator. Try to wear work gloves and eye protection goggles while working with peeling paint.

Best paint for exterior painting

Paints that have durability and water, as well as moisture resistance properties, are a good choice. Also look for exterior painting palettes with properties such as optical resistance, color retention, blister resistance, and chalking resistance.

Conclusion:

To conclude, a fresh coat of paint can have an incredible effect on the overall feel or look of your home. It improves your street appeal as well. The quality and condition of the exterior painting colors however is the key to determining the value of your house. If the exterior painting and design of your home reflect a high level of care, buyers will be more interested in your property. To create such an effect, we at Home Drywall & Painting are here to help you improve the marketability of your house.

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How to Prep Your Home for Painting the Exterior

Best paint for exterior painting

Paints that have durability and water, as well as moisture resistance properties, are a good choice. Also look for exterior painting palettes with properties such as optical resistance, color retention, blister resistance, and chalking resistance.

We offer Drywall and Painting Services in the Following Cities

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