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Do These 6 things before you paint your house

8/11/2020

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It may seem like an impossible task, but as long as you take some time to prepare, painting your house will go smoothly. Once you start painting, you will notice that the work goes by quickly. 

When the exterior of your house is not prepared properly, it makes the painting job a lot more difficult. Here is what you need to do to be sure you are all prepared for the first round of painting.

Know What Color You Want and How Much

First, always know how much of your house is going to need a fresh coat of paint- this will determine how much paint you need to purchase. Sometimes, you can get away with only painting over the trim or other areas where house paint often peels. 

Of course, you are also going to want to find that perfect shade of paint. While shopping, be sure that you are listening to the advice of professionals. They will often have samples for you to test and give great advice on picking colors that look amazing on your house.

Don’t Skip on Quality

It can be tempting to buy the cheapest paints- since you are probably going to need to be buying a lot of buckets to coat your home. However, if you do this, the paint will not last long and your hard work will go to waste.

Quality paint can last up to 10 years without needing replacement. Over the long run, this will save you a bit of money and effort.

Clean the Exterior

Cleaning the exterior of the home is crucial. Otherwise, the paint will not stick to the grime, or even trap it against the outside of your house. You can pressure wash the outside of it to ensure that all of the dirt and debris is removed.

You will want to cover any yard decorations or plants near the house with a tarp or other plastic before moving on to the next step. Protecting areas that you do not want to drip paint on is also a good idea. Be sure to cover your door and windows before you get to painting.

Scrape and Sand

Once the house has been washed and is dried, you will want to search for any peeling paint. If you notice that it is cracked or lifting off the house, then you will want to scrape it off. 

You can do this with either a wide putty knife or a wire brush. You will want to work in small areas and only remove the already chipped paint. After that, take some time to sand down the area- this is will give a smooth surface for the new paint to hold on to.

Know When to Paint

At this point, you are going to want to wait for the perfect house painting day. If you do not, the paint might blister, buckle, or have other visual issues. The best days to paint house exteriors are days between 75 and 85 degrees, with very little humidity. Direct sunlight will also cause issues in the paint.

Know What Brush Works Best

A brush made from a blend of nylon and polyester works best for all latex-based paints. They have the bonus of being easy to clean as well if you want to use it later. A brush made from only polyester is great also for latex paints.

Brushes made from natural materials, such as animal hair, are used with oil-based paints. If you need to do any varnishing or use shellac, these brushes also work great for that.

You will want a larger brush- no sense in using a tiny one when you want to paint an entire house. Save the small brushes for detailing, such as on the trim. Square shaped brushes are also the best at covering larger, flat areas. So, you will end up using them a lot when painting your home. 

Other types of brushes are better for covering the corners. For example, a chisel-shaped brush is used to produce straight lines over edges. An angled brush can be used effectively on the window trim. 

Now You’re Ready!

Now that you are ready to get painting, we have a few final tips for you to help the process be a little easier.

First, you should “box your paint”. This is where you pour all of your paint cans into one container. It gives the result a more professional appearance, as the color is applied more evenly. 

Finally, be sure that you are always painting from the top of the house and work your way down. It is much easier to work with the pull of gravity than against it.

And that is how you prep your house for painting! We hope that the painting process goes well for you, without any mishaps. If you want to hire professionals in the Charlottesville, VA area to do all the work for you instead, we are here for you.

13 Comments
Braden Bills link
9/30/2021 06:18:24 am

I want to get my home painted. It makes sense that I would want to get a professional painter to help me out! They would be able to put everything together properly.

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Charlotte Fleet link
11/17/2021 02:24:00 pm

My mom and step-dad want to paint their house. I completely agree with you that it is crucial to choose quality paint. I'll help my mom find quality paint for their house from a reliable supplier.

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Jeff Carbine link
2/16/2022 05:05:55 am

I appreciate that you explained always keep track of how much of your home will require a new coat of paint, since this will decide how much paint you'll need to buy. My best friend is looking for some info, this should help him. I appreciate that you helped me learn more about home painting.

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2/18/2022 05:00:10 am

You want your home to be as attractive as possible. If your house's new hue doesn't go in with the rest of the neighborhood, it may have the opposite effect that you wanted. This isn't a favorable situation to be in because you can end up with a less appealing appearance.

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Ricky Chapman link
2/23/2022 01:03:31 pm

Be sure to cover your door and windows before you get to painting. Thank you for taking the time to write a great post!

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Thomas Clarence link
2/28/2022 03:15:33 pm

I like how you mentioned that you shouldn't skip on quality when purchasing paint. My wife wants to paint our kitchen. We will have to find a hardware store that sells high-quality paint.

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Victoria Addington link
5/9/2022 08:30:40 pm

It helped when you shared that direct sunlight will also drive problems in the paint. My friend wants to repaint her condo. I think they should hire a contractor that is an expert in condo painting.

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John Carston link
5/16/2022 04:27:46 pm

My favorite part of this article is that your painting process could be smooth because of having the right plan. My aunt mentioned to me last night that she is hoping to find a reliable home painter as she wants their interior home to be painted due to paint chips, and she asked if I had any idea what would be the best option to do. Thanks to this instructive article, I'll be sure to tell her that we can consult trusted residential painting services as they can provide more information about the painting process.

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Afton Jackson link
7/18/2022 03:18:31 am

Giving our exterior a good scrubbing before painting really does sound important. This way, we can be absolutely sure that no dirt or grime will get caught up in the paint thus ensuring a smooth coat through and through. I'll look around for any exterior painters that can help us out once we're sure that we cleaned the exterior from top to bottom.

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