Exterior Paint Preparation

Great Paint Prep / Quality Finish With the ever-changing weather it is crucial that your home is correctly protected with quality paint job.  When the exterior of your home is prepared correctly, a paint job can guard your investment from the heat, cold, rain, and snow for years to come.

Paint Preparation Procedures

Below are some of the procedures we use before starting an exterior paint job.

2. On wood siding, fill in any gouges or holes with an exterior-grade patching compound If damage is more extensive, replace the area with a new piece of siding.

3. Remove even small areas of loose, flaking, chalky or blistered paint thoroughly

4. Remove larger areas of damaged paint, or multiple layers

5. Caulk all cracks, seams and gaps with a top-quality, paint able exterior caulk. This includes areas like the perimeter where siding meets windows and doors, corners and the edges of exterior trim.

6. Mask off areas that are not to be painted. Masking tape along the edge of house trim, and around window and door frames and trim, since this is likely to be painted in a different color or with a higher sheen paint.

7. Tape plastic drop cloth material over windows and doors, including sliding glass doors, to protect them from drips.

8. Place plastic drop cloths over plants and shrubs, or where paint may drip on porches, roof sections, sidewalks, driveways or other surfaces.

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