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Exterior House
Painting
Several things
should be taken into consideration before painting the
exterior of your home. You need to carefully analyze the
areas that need to be painted, figure out how much paint
and what kind of paint will be needed, consider the type
of materials that make up the exterior of your home and
the condition they are in, and lastly make sure your home
is ready for a professional painter to perform the job.
Prior to painting the exterior of your home, you should
take the time to walk around your house and write down
everything that needs to be done. You may find that
certain repairs need to be made or that certain materials
require special attention. Perhaps the caulking on your
house is peeling and particular areas are being invested
by mildew. These are areas that need your attention before
you begin to paint.
Make sure you know what type of materials make up your
home’s exterior. Generally the exterior of a home will be
made from wood, stucco, aluminum siding, vinyl siding,
metal, or brick. Often times, your exterior will consist
of more than just one of these materials. Before painting,
take note of the condition of these materials and make any
necessary repairs.
Once you have made repairs and analyzed everything that
needs to be done, you should begin by power washing your
home. Cleaning the house with a power wash will ensure
good adhesion for the new paint and remove and loose
materials and old paint. During this time, it is also a
good idea to apply a prime coat to any raw wood areas.
Purchasing Paint
Last but not least, you will need to purchase the right
kind of paint and the proper amount of paint.
Manufacturers realize that oil based paints don’t work as
well as they once did, and technologies have developed new
latex paints to make up for what oil based paints lack.
Low-sheen or semi-gloss enamels are popular these days
because they are easier to keep clean. Keep in mind; paint
will cover between 200-350 square feet per gallon.
When painting the exterior of your home, it is extremely
important to take into consideration the environment which
surrounds you. Consider trees, shrubs, and the color
schemes of your neighbor’s homes. Everything surrounding
your home will have an affect on how well your color
scheme works for you.
Also, don’t forget to consider the fixed colors of your
home such as the roof, stonework and brick. You want to
choose a color that enhances theses fixed elements. Also,
take into consideration the architecture of your home when
picking out colors. |
