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Paint Your Exterior

Paint is not easy job, we should know what we paint for. These are severla tips before you paint your house or building

There are two types of Exterior Paint:

Latex: With latex-based paints the finish lasts the longest while retaining the true color. Because it is water-based it is easy to work with and cleans up well. In addition it dries quickly so that extra layers can be put on in hours and not days, as in oil-based paints. Latex has a porous surface which allows moisture to escape and this helps to prevent peeling and flaking.

Oil-Based (Alkyd): Alkyd-oil is great for coverage and sticking to most clean surfaces. Heavily-used areas require oil-based alkyds because latex coverings will wear down after constant handling and foot treads. And because they dry slower there are no roller marks as in in latex. Clean-up is low and tedious with off-gassing from mineral spirits.

Whatever paint you choose there are some basics for preparation:

1) Scraping: Surfaces should be scraped or blasted with a pressure washer. However, if using a pressure-washer make sure to let the surface dry out for a few days. You don’t have to get the area right down to the wood.

2) Prime: Although it takes longer proper priming will keep you off the ladder for years because the finished coat will bond better.

3) Color: Choose you colors carefully. You may have covenants in the neighborhood which only allow earth colors so check this out. Otherwise choose colors that will accent the home without making it stand out like a child’s doll house. This does not do well for resale.

4) Ladder or Scaffold? This is your choice. But if you are renting a scaffold make sure that you get proper instructions on the assembly and then use safety procedures. If painting from a ladder secure the ladder to the building. This is done by screwing eyebolts into the house and attaching a strong rope from the home to the ladder. Then, as with a scaffold, a safety harness should be used.

5) Start High: This is obvious because you don’t want to complete a lower area and then have to clean off any small spill from working above.

6) Take Your Time: Get out the radio and enjoy the process!