Professional exterior painting of your home or residential property can provide your property with an updated look, increase curb appeal and provide protection from nasty weather conditions.
At Prestige Painting & Contractors, we take great pride in painting the exterior of your home. Our experienced professionals use the highest quality of paint and the best tools to update your home’s exterior.
A professional paint job can last for several years when appropriate preparation is made. See the steps below in order to achieve a long lasting, quality exterior paint job for your home.
Clean the Surface
In order to achieve the best painting results, it’s important to remove elements and dirt from your home’s exterior.
This is typically done using a high powered pressure washer.
Fill & Repair Cracks and Broken Surfaces
A proper paint job requires proper repair prior to painting. The professionals at Prestige Painting & Contractors will inspect the surroundings of your home for any damaged surfaces. We will repair holes, cracks and dents on wood, siding and stucco surfaces. Once the damaged surfaces are repaired, we will sand and smoothen the surface accordingly.
Prestige Painting & Contractors will inspect the exterior of your home and properly remove peeling or flaking paint. We will inspect for any gaps around the windows and doors – if gaps are found, they will be filled using a caulking gun.
Primer
In order to achieve a perfect paint job, a coat of primer will be applied on top of any previous paint on your home.
Painting Your Home’s Exterior
Our team of experienced professionals will help you choose the perfect combination of paint in order to achieve the fresh look to meet your objectives.
Curb appeal is important, we recommended neutral colours or paint the exterior of your home with modern trends and features. The goal is to have a fresh professional layer of paint that stands out from neighbouring properties.
To learn more about the Steps To Properly Painting Your Home’s Exterior, contact one of our experienced professionals today to help improve your home’s exterior, bring fresh new painting concepts, and ideas, and modernize your living space with the newest and most popular colour combinations.
If you are looking for a reputable exterior home painting company who stands by its quality of work, efficiency and service, call today for a free no obligation quote.
Preparing for Exterior Painting
Evaluating Your Home’s Exterior
Before any painting of the exterior of your home can begin, you must first carefully examine the home’s exterior to identify the biggest problem areas which will require the most attention during painting.
Choosing the Right Paint and Materials
Consult the manufacturer’s directions on the paint can to be sure if that particular paint can go on your siding, whether that’s vinyl, brick, stucco or a stone facade.
Typically the best type of paint to choose for your exterior is acrylic latex paint because it’s durable, dries quickly and it’s incredibly easy to keep clean year in and year out.
Gathering the Necessary Tools and Equipment
In order to achieve a flawless and professional-looking paint job, it’s important to gather all the essential tools and equipment. These items are crucial for ensuring a smooth painting process and excellent results.
You’ll need to drop cloths, painter’s tape, buck of soap, sponge, caulk, caulking gun, various sizes of paint brushes, paint roller or paint sprayer with necessary accessories. Brushes and rollers are good to buy while sprayers are better to rent.
Cleaning and Prepping the Surfaces
Cleaning and preparing the surfaces before painting is essential for a successful paint job. It ensures that the new paint adheres properly, improves its durability, and results in a professional finish. By removing dirt, debris, mold, and mildew, you create a clean surface for the paint to bond effectively.
This step also prevents future issues like paint peeling and maintains the surface’s integrity. Using a power washer is recommended for the efficient removal of contaminants. By prioritizing cleaning and preparation, you establish a strong foundation for a long-lasting and visually appealing paint job.
Repairing Damaged Surfaces
Depending on the type of exterior siding you have, be sure to fix all dents, holes and cracks.
If you have wooden siding, you will want to replace any damaged or rotting pieces so they can’t compromise the paint job later on.
Exterior Painting Techniques
Priming the Surfaces
Once your home’s exterior is completely cleaned, you must apply the primer.
At least one coat of primer is essential for every exterior home painting project simply because the primer ensures proper adhesion of your desired colour.
Choosing the Right Painting Technique
Brushes are great to reach crevices, tight corners, and fine details of decorative mouldings. Avoid using a brush for large areas as they’re likely to leave steaks.
Rolling is the go-to method for most DIY painters, allowing them to apply better control even without any streaks. Using a sprayer is typically the quickest and most efficient painting method.
Painting in the Right Weather Conditions
Freezing temperatures or too much humidity and moisture could prevent the paint from drying properly.
Check with the weather forecast ahead of painting to ensure you have several days of fair temperatures and zero precipitation to work with.
Applying the Paint
When painting a house, you should always start at the highest point and work your way down.
Also, make an effort to work in the shade so the sun’s glare doesn’t throw off your analysis of your paint job.
Dealing with Difficult Surfaces
If you’re using a roller and painting brick or stucco, you may need to use a sponge roller so you can get into all of the little spaces.
Otherwise, your best bet is to use a sprayer because you can accurately cover all of the desired areas.
Exterior Painting Tips and Tricks
Selecting Colors and Schemes
Consider what this renovation might do to resale value.
Think about the general colour scheme of other homes on the street, and how that all coincides with the neighbourhood’s architecture as you’re selecting exterior siding paint.
Accentuating Architectural Details
If you’re lucky enough to have a home with eloquent architectural features such as intricate crown moulding, it’s encouraged to use paint to accentuate these striking features.
Make the moulding all white so it pops against your base colour.
Painting Doors, Windows, and Trim
You want the straightest of lines as you paint trim, windows and doors. Ensure you tape off everything accordingly.
Smaller details will require a brush or mini roller rather than a sprayer.
Maintaining and Extending the Life of Exterior Paint
Practise proper care and maintenance after exterior house painting. One option is to apply a protective coating on top of your primer and base layers of paint.
Also, give your painting a gentle wash with mild soap once a year to remove dirt and debris that could degrade your paint’s quality.
Conclusion
Exterior house paint is an easy way to elevate the look of your home, increase resale value and ultimately protect your property from the elements. And remember, there’s no substitute for the high-quality finish of a professional home exterior painting job.