July 22, 2020

8 Tips For A successful Residential Exterior Painting Job

Painting the exterior of your home is an excellent way to improve your curb appeal. Unlike your interior decor, which only invited guests get to see, your exterior painting job is visible to all. A quality residential exterior painting will improve your aesthetics, extend the life of your siding, and increase the value of your home. Here are eight tips to help you plan for a successful project.

Get the Right Color Inspiration

Your preferred paint color should complement the style and architectural design of your home. The hue speaks of your personality and style, while still blending with other homes in the neighborhood. Find your inspiration from home decor magazines and websites, as well as Pinterest.

Choose Quality Paint

Exterior paints are available in two basic types; water-based acrylic latex and oil-based paints. Latex paints are the most preferred by most homeowners. The paint is easy to apply, dries quickly, and can be relatively easy to clean compared to its oil-based counterparts. Acrylic latex dries to touch after 2-3 hours, and you can apply a second coating after 4-5 hours.

Watch Out For the Weather

It is extremely vital to keep track of weather patterns before deciding to work on your siding. Paint needs time to dry and adhere. Painting on direct sunlight may lead to the paint drying off too quickly and flaking off. Windy conditions also promptly dry off the paint and may deposit dust particles on your wet surface. Hold off painting if you expect rain. Make sure you read the instructions on the container. You may not apply some paints below 50 degrees Fahrenheit.

Prep the Landscape

The key to the success of your residential painting project is adequate preparation. One of the ways to do so is to protect your doors, windows, and flower pots from paint droplets. Cover every surface that you don’t intend to work on, including the ground below. You may use plastic drop cloths or sheeting to protect your fixtures.

Clean the Exterior

Fresh paint doesn’t adhere to mildew and dusty surfaces. You may have to thoroughly wash your sidings to get rid of dust, dirt, and mildew buildup. A pressure gun would be the best option. After the house dries, inspect exterior walls for loose or chipped paint. Using a hand-held scraper or hot air gun, scrape off the loose paint.

Repair Damaged Parts

Your paint won’t adhere to rotting wood. Make sure to inspect the walls for any rot or mold buildup. You may replace the siding or use a wooden hardener and filler to repair the damage. Use exterior caulk to fill the spaces and sand the surface.

Primer and Coatings

It would be best to apply a primer before adding your color coats. A primer fills in all the spaces presenting a uniform surface for a smooth residential exterior painting job. Paint technologies now allow manufacturers to produce products with the primer and paint combined into one. Consult experts at the store before purchasing the paint.

Choose a Professional Exterior Painting Company

Working with a reputable painting company may eliminate much of the headache in residential exterior painting. Check out their portfolio and see if their past works match your style and preferences. You can also get recommendations from friends and family.

Are you looking for professional residential drywall services and exterior painting services in Katy, TX? Flores Drywall and Painting can help style up your home with a fresh coat of quality paint.

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