Professional Exterior Painting Information
From a professional painter’s point of view, exterior painting is the most important home maintenance project that can be done. Often the paint and caulking is all that is stopping damage from the weather and water.
You don’t have to be a professional painter to recognize that the condition of the exterior paint is one of the most important factors for maintaining a home’s value. When paint and caulk begins to wear out, it stops protecting your home from the damaging effects of water and sun. Neglected flaking paint can lead to thousands in siding replacement costs.
Preparing to paint the exterior of your home is the most important step. Yet, there is more to painting the exterior of your home than preparation.
By David Jacobs
(Los Angeles, CA)
We built our house in 1984. Three or four years later we repainted the exterior using an elastomeric paint. It has been a nightmare — bubbling, bucking, streaking, peeling at corners. Finally, this year we decided to ...
There seems to be a lot of confusion about Elastomeric Coatings in the market place. Most of our customers are convinced that Elastomeric Coatings can not be applied on wood substrates such as wood siding. I ...
Possibly the best exterior finish is elastomeric paint. This coating is so durable it can out perform even the best 100% exterior acrylic paint by 2 to 1. Elastomeric paint forms a durable, tough film that provides a waterproof ...
It’s smart to estimate how much exterior paint or stain you’ll need before you even head to the store. It’s virtually impossible to get two cans of paint the exact same color- even if the same color ...
Painting your New York homes exterior and maintaining it is important, not only for curb appeal, but the paint on your exterior is the only thing protecting your most valuable investment from the elements. It will cost you ...
By anonymous.
For the do it yourselfer desiring professional results. How to spray finish paint on the exterior surface of your house. Includes tips for spraying and how to get started. *After viewing please consider offering your own ...
By Megan
Exterior painting can sometimes be a chore. But sometimes it can be a fun way to spend a Saturday afternoon. I know, because when I was a young teen I had the pleasure of being hired to help flip houses. ...
By Bryan Comeaux of Master Piece Painting Company
(Washington State, Puget Sound Area)
1) Pressure wash with bleach and midewicide like Joe Max; Pressure wash with plain water. Apply cleaner in shade, let sit. Rinse off cleaner. Pressure wash each board. Carefully inspect, some dirt is hard to ...
There are basically three exterior painting methods when applying paint to any wall—brush, roller and sprayer. Which one is the best method for you to use? It depends. Advantages and Disadvantages of Painting with a ...
The outside of your house is one of the most important parts of it because it is exposed to the elements. Constant exposure to rain, hot sunshine, snow, and strong winds can easily take their toll and the ...
By D.Cummings
How hard can it be to paint the outside of a house? Well, a bit harder than you might think. Especially if you have not mastered cutting in or do not know about painting into a wet edge. Which, of course, we did not. The ...
If you have gotten to the trim work on your exterior paint project, you are almost finished with exterior painting work. Painting the exterior trim can really make you feel satisfied because you are finally bringing your project to ...
Siding and trim can be beautified and protected from the elements with exterior wood stain. An exterior stain must have the ability to resist the damaging effects of the sun and rain. Plus, provide a pleasing appearance for as ...
By ShutterRenu
Vinyl shutters can give your home a wow factor and improve curb appeal. That is, if they are not faded or weathered. The initial investment for new shutters is not that much when compared with their wow factor. ...
Selling your house? How would you like to improve your curb appeal and increase your home’s value by up to ten percent? Because of the perceived expense and hassle of repainting a home’s exterior, many buyers will simply walk ...
By Guy Alexander Bell - Never Paint Again
(www.NeverPaintAgain.co.uk)
With more “green” legislation coming into building design and construction, more and more houses and commercial buildings are being built with “green” credentials. Things such as solar panels, ...
At first glance the various options for eco-friendly paint can be a bit overwhelming. There is a wide variety of brands that now offer environmentally friendly paints, as well as different types of paint. ...
My Gutters Are Old and Worn Out – They Are Ugly and Tarnished Well, unfortunately, from time to time things change. Gutters are absolutely no exception. If you have aluminum gutters, chances are ...
He who paints in the sun will not get the professional results they are expecting. Why? It is a “no brainer” paint whether oil or latex thinned out or not dries or cures from air ...
No matter whether you’re painting the exterior or interior of your home, there are some things you must know in order to avoid unpleasant surprises and unnecessary complications. In order to help you ...
By Aaron Klimchuck
(AllAroundtheHome.com)
Most of us are no strangers to the costly repairs that directly parallel owning a home. If you are one of the select few that has not had to deal with one of these less than fun tasks, get ...
By Nicky Taylor
(Marietta, Georgia)
Are you a homeowner who struggles with the decision of whether to use a life time warranted paint on the exterior of their home, or a less expensive 25 year warranted paint? I am often ...
Commercial painters painting the outside surfaces of buildings coordinate among themselves to complete the work in time and produce the best results. But since painting the exterior ...
By Westminster CO Painters
(Westminster, CO USA)
How To Maintain The Value Of Your Home How Often Should You Repaint Your Home? Taking care of a house requires a lot of work. Painting your home is one of those tasks most people avoid thinking about, just like ...
Have you ever tried to do house painting yourself? For many, the results are not something about which they want to brag. If you are thinking about doing it again, here are a few tips on how to avoid those ...
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