Exterior House Painting Questions and Answers
My FAQ About Exterior Painting

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Here you will find questions and answers about exterior and staining. This could include, but isn't limited to, how do I prepare a surface or how do I actually do an exterior painting or staining project.

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Stucco Failing  Being redirected to proper page.

Loxon XP or Elastomeric Paint  Being redirected to proper page.

Re-paint on Elastomeric Paint  Being redirected to proper page.

Paint On Top of Silicon Caulk  Being redirected to proper page.

Does elastomeric paint wick moisture from the ground?  Being redirected to proper page.

Will Elastomeric Paint Cure a Water Intrusion Problem  Being redirected to proper page.

Do I need a primer coat before staining my cedar siding?  Being redirected to proper page.

Paint The Trim First or The House  Being redirected to proper page.

Staining a Cedar Siding Home  Being redirected to proper page.

Painting Red With White Trim on Barn  Being redirected to proper page.

Painting Eaves on House  Being redirected to proper page.

TSP residue on windows.  Being redirected to proper page.

Painting My House  Being redirected to proper page.

Is elastomeric paint capable of spanning hair line cracks between 2 dissimilar materials? 
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Painting polyurethane foam.  Being redirected to proper page.

Painting our stucco another color.  Being redirected to proper page.

How do you prepare well painted trim boards?  Being redirected to proper page.

What is the best way to paint exterior aluminum shutters on a house in Pa.  Being redirected to proper page.

Can I use an exterior latex paint over an oil based exteroir primer?  Being redirected to proper page.

Protecting new cypress lap siding.  Being redirected to proper page.

How to restain exterior resawn cedar shake siding.  Being redirected to proper page.

Is there an exterior paint that can be applied to 20/30 sand finish stucco to make it look smooth  Being redirected to proper page.

What is the higest hummidty levels that you can paint exterior walls?  Being redirected to proper page.

Can elastomeric paint be thinned to spray with an airless with a .015" tip?  Being redirected to proper page.

Painting Rock Faced Block  Being redirected to proper page.

Removing the weathered grey look from red ceder deck.  Being redirected to proper page.

Paint still wet with insects stuck in the paint.  Being redirected to proper page.

What is the best way to treat or paint or stain a deck to last?  Being redirected to proper page.

How well do I need to clean dark areas on a new, but aged 4 months, T-111 siding on an exterior shed before painting?   Being redirected to proper page.

Is it better to paint fascia with a flat paint or semi gloss?  Being redirected to proper page.

Trim Replacement Boards  Being redirected to proper page.

Do I need to apply primer to all stucco areas?  Being redirected to proper page.

Painting asbestos siding/shakes.  Being redirected to proper page.

Steps To Take In Preparing a House For Exterior Painting  Being redirected to proper page.

Tacky Newly Stained and Sealed Deck  Being redirected to proper page.

Paint or Stain For A Fiberglass Door  Being redirected to proper page.

Concrete Splatter on House Exterior  Being redirected to proper page.

Can I use a coat of oil stain as a first coat and then apply a coat of acrylic over it?  Being redirected to proper page.

what type of caulking should I use on the exterior for siding?  Being redirected to proper page.

Can I paint the roof metal on the eaves?  Being redirected to proper page.

When Is Priming Stucco Not Recommended  Being redirected to proper page.

Exterior Wood Trim Mold Prevention  Being redirected to proper page.

Solid Colored Stain Over Previously Latex Painted Porch  Being redirected to proper page.

How to repaint a porch that is already painted.  Being redirected to proper page.

Exterior Fiberglass French Door Primer  Being redirected to proper page.

Will polyurethane help if I use interior paint on outdoor furniture?  Being redirected to proper page.

Should I use paint or solid stain on old cedar shingles?  Being redirected to proper page.

Using Mixed Interior And Exterior Paint Outside  Being redirected to proper page.

Exterior Primer  Being redirected to proper page.

Is a primer needed for staining a deck?  Being redirected to proper page.

I need to stain the eves on my house.  Being redirected to proper page.

What is the best product to use for mildew removal?  Being redirected to proper page.

Sealing Aluminum Siding  Being redirected to proper page.

Elastomeric Paint on Structural Glulam Beams and Arches  Being redirected to proper page.

What product should I use to stain and seal a new douglas fir T&G deck?   Being redirected to proper page.

How can I repair siding (dog chewed) before painting?  Being redirected to proper page.

Do I caulk any existing cracks on the exterior before painting?  Being redirected to proper page.

Painting of Asphalt Composition Roof   Being redirected to proper page.

Repaint An Exterior Metal Door Which Has Been Scratched Up By A Dog  Being redirected to proper page.

Priming Masonite Siding Before Painting  Being redirected to proper page.

Can Steel Siding Be Painted   Being redirected to proper page.

Can I Stain Over Deck Oil?  Being redirected to proper page.

Waterproof Existing Exterior Plaster  Being redirected to proper page.

Stain Glows On Cedar Sided House  Being redirected to proper page.

Painting Siding After Rainy Weather  Being redirected to proper page.

How To Prep and Paint Exterior Old Wood  Being redirected to proper page.

James Hardie Cement Fiber Lap Siding   Being redirected to proper page.

Is your suggestion of the Makita disc sander the best sander to use for siding?   Being redirected to proper page.

Staining Greyed Cedar Fencing  Being redirected to proper page.

Primer over old paint after washed and scraped?  Being redirected to proper page.

What are the top 3 sealers for Cedar Siding  Being redirected to proper page.

Exterior Painting with Elevated Humidity  Being redirected to proper page.

Paint for a exterior steel door.  Being redirected to proper page.

How can I refinish an old painted metal shed?  Being redirected to proper page.

Keeping Paint Off Screening When Painting a Screen Door  Being redirected to proper page.

Repaint Cedar Shingles  Being redirected to proper page.

Stripping Deck Railings  Being redirected to proper page.

Painting Old X-90 Maonite House Siding  Being redirected to proper page.

Latex Solid Stain for Cedar Shingled House  Being redirected to proper page.

Washing My House Prior To Priming  Being redirected to proper page.

Exterior Paint For An Outdoor Mural  Being redirected to proper page.

Masonry Sealer Problem  Being redirected to proper page.

Paint or Stain  Being redirected to proper page.

Elastomeric on stucco in extreme heat  Being redirected to proper page.

How do I prevent streaking on the top coat on my porch?  Being redirected to proper page.

Elastomeric Paint and Moisture in the Walls  Being redirected to proper page.

Can I paint over white stone?  Being redirected to proper page.

Best paint for aluminum siding?  Being redirected to proper page.

How often should you pressure wash and paint?  Being redirected to proper page.

How long will outdoor alkyd paint stay tacky, forever?  Being redirected to proper page.

Once an exterior wood deck has been painted can it be stained?  Being redirected to proper page.

Need recommended paints for cold weather painting, 30-40 degrees.  Being redirected to proper page.

Do I need to resand or reprime my trim after just painting it? The color is not right.  Being redirected to proper page.

Painting Burglar Bars  Being redirected to proper page.

Problem With My Elastomeric Paint  Being redirected to proper page.

Minimum Day and Night Temperatures for Exterior Paint   Being redirected to proper page.

Painting wood trim outside that is peeling. Is there a way to take off the paint without burning it off?   Being redirected to proper page.

Solid stain over existing alkyd paint on my exterior facia?  Being redirected to proper page.

How many coats of primer are necessary for exterior painting?  Being redirected to proper page.

Is this a bad paint job or bad siding?
A homeowner submitted this painting question concerning a bad paint job or bad siding. The painter hired told the owner that the siding had too much moister therefore it is bad siding that caused the problems.

How do I fix a bad paint job?
This is the follow-up conversation concerning a bad paint job or bad siding.

Can I paint over stained exterior wood?