Are you interested in getting the exterior of your house painted? You should hire professional painters, so the job gets done correctly and safely—outdoor painting can be dangerous because you work at high heights and use ladders. However, you may still be interested in the process and need to do some of the tasks yourself.
Here are some of the steps involved in painting the exterior of your home:
Choosing a Color
Have you decided which color you want to paint your house? Are you planning on painting your home the same color or changing it to something new? You will likely keep your house painted the new color for a long time, so you should give it a lot of thought and include other family members in the decision process.
Deciding Which Areas to Paint
Are you planning to paint the whole exterior of your house, or will you leave some sections the way they are? Will you use one color for the sides and another for the window shutters? You should know your plans in detail, so you're not fumbling trying to figure things out at the last minute.
Sanding
You will need to use sandpaper to remove the old paint from your home and smooth the surface so the new color goes on smoothly. Otherwise, the old color might show through, and there may be noticeable bumps on your home's exterior that make it look messy and less aesthetically pleasing.
Covering Areas You're Not Painting
You will need to take great care to cover all areas you're not painting, including sections of your home's exterior, porches, decks, windows, etc. It's no fun cleaning up paint splatter, and it's completely unnecessary. You'll have no issues if you take the time to cover up areas that shouldn't be exposed to paint.
Check Weather Forcast
Rain and paint don't mix well, so it's wise to check the weather forecast before you begin painting. If the surface is wet before you paint, the paint won't stick correctly. If it rains right after you finish, the paint will run off, and all of your hard work will be for nothing.
Start Painting
Once you make all the necessary preparations, you can begin the actual painting process. Since you took time to do all the essential steps before you started painting, you should be able to get it done faster and with fewer issues.
Contact a local exterior home painting service to learn more.
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