PAINTING A HOUSE EXTERIOR

10 Things That You Must Know When Painting a House Exterior

From choosing the right paint to prepping your home's exterior, we've got the best tips to make exterior painting a breeze.

1) Consider Mother Nature

Plan ahead when painting.
The time of year is key, so understand your local weather patterns.
Select a dry time of year when there is little rain and lower humidity.
Paint needs time to dry and will not adhere to surfaces that are not dry.
While Nature needs the absence of thought to be nature.
Painting is not art until someone thinks about it and comprehends it.
The view from the top of a mountain is not art until it is being experienced or has been photographed.
That is why natural art is usually not apart nature.

2) Quality Over Price

Better quality paint means you will paint fewer times over the years, and you'll get better coverage when you do paint.
Paint technology has improved dramatically in the past few years, with colors guaranteed to last longer than ever before.
You may be tempted to skimp on paint to save money up front with a cheaper brand.
But you're bound to have trouble and eventually pay more in the long run.
Most families get their interiors done when they move into a new house.
They do not change it unless there is a dire need of renovations.
However, painting is an activity that needs to happen once in a couple of years.
Not only does painting give your home a fresh look, it also helps maintain the walls of the house.
Naturally, everyone is interested in the cost of painting a house per square foot India.

3) Sand and Wash

Paint won't adhere very well to dirty or rough surfaces, so be sure to clean the siding and trim thoroughly, allow to dry, and sand.
Be sure to sand (or scrape as needed) any peeling paint to create a solid surface for the paint to adhere.
While there is no best way to clean walls before painting, most walls can be washed using a sponge and warm water.
For surfaces that have exposure to oil or grime, like kitchen walls, wash with a solution of water and grease-cutting detergent.
Follow up with clean water to remove any residual cleaning agent.

4) Paint Doesn't Stick to Rotten Siding

Rotten wood and siding material are nearly worthless to paint, as they will do nothing but to continue to deteriorate.
You have a couple of options.
Replace the siding or wood trim with new components, or in the case of small areas, use a wood hardener and match with an exterior filler product, such as a wood filler.
Be sure to prep and sand either one prior to painting.

5) Use Primer

The rule of thumb has always been to apply a good coat of primer, sand, then apply your color coats.
This is still a good rule to follow, but new paint technologies have combined primer and paint into one product.
That which manufacturers assert will cut down on the number of coats you will have to apply.
This newer paint is more expensive, but may be comparable to the purchase of separate primer and paint.
Look at reviews of these newer paints, particular from folks that have used it in your area.

6) Combine Cans of Paint

Mixing multiple cans of the same color of paint into a larger container, such as a five-gallon bucket, will help ensure a uniform color is applied to your home's exterior.
This step, called boxing the paint, is a method the pros follow.
This step is important if, for example, you initially bought a gallon or two of paint less than you needed.
Then picked up the extra gallons at a later time.

7) Paint From Top to Bottom

Starting at the top and working your way down while painting helps control streaks.
Asyou will be working with gravity rather than against it.
Drips are inevitable, but this method will allow you to feather out mishaps in the direction you are working.

8) Seal It Off

Properly close your paint containers with their lids after you finish for the day to keep the paint from drying out.
Use a rubber mallet to lightly hammer the lid shut.
You can also add a plastic wrap film over the opening to ensure a tight seal.

9) Add Grit

Painted porches (particularly steps) and other painted floors can become a bit too slick with a coat of paint alone.
So add a little bit of fine sand to the paint to add traction.
You can use play sand or additives that manufacturers have begun producing to provide this extra texture.

10) Prep The Landscape

It's easy to forget how messy painting can be, so be sure to cover the ground, bushes and any other vegetation below the area you are painting.
Also move or cover up any outdoor furniture, hoses, grills, etc.
Use drop cloths and weigh them down on the corners or securely wrap them around the items you are protecting.

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