| Preparing
the Area and Surface
Area
a. Cover plants and other surfaces not to be painted with tarps
b. If painting body of house, dig small trench around house
to paint to ground level
c. Caulk around windows, doors, vents.
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more information on Caulking Inside and Out
Preparing the Surface
If
pre-existing problems exist, correct those first to prevent
future recurrence. Visit our Exterior
Problem Solver for help.
Make
a list of all the surfaces that will be painted, such
as wood, aluminum siding, vinyl siding. Using the Exterior
Prep, Prime and Paint. For more information on surface
preparation, click on the links below.
Remove
old, damaged paint or stain
Get
rid of mildew
Clean
the area
Prepare
glossy surfaces
Select
the primer
Check
all caulking
Additional
tips for specific building materials
Complete
your Materials
Checklist
• Types of paint and primers needed
• Surface prep materials –
e.g. exterior patching materials,
primers, 100% acrylic topcoats.
• Tools you’ll need –
both for surface prep and applying
the paint.
How
Much Paint will you need? – Simply use
the exterior calculator
and trim calculator to determine paint quantity.
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