House painting isn’t always as easy as it sounds. In fact, for many, DIY home painting is a real challenge, particularly when painting the exterior. If you want to paint like a pro, I’ve compiled some handy painting tips to help you out.
1. It’s all in the prep. The exterior of your home is going to have a lot of residue that can interfere with proper painting. Getting ready to paint will probably take up at least half the time you spend on the outside of your home. Use epoxy to fix small damages and replace other damaged areas.
Pressure washing is a great way to get rid of dirt and grime, but once you’ve done that, you will still need to scrape and sand to remove old, peeling paint or it will blister your new paint.
2. Don’t forget the primer. The primer paint is a very important part of house painting. Many DIY home painting crews skip this step because they want to save money. You’ll just end up wasting paint, though, since regular paint will need several coats to cover everything. Of all the painting tips, this is possibly the most important.
3. Choose the right paint. Exterior house paint is not just for decoration, it is also a protective cap on your home. The majority of professionals use alkyd paint which smells strongly but will last far longer than latex paint. It also goes on smoother, but takes time to dry.
All of these painting tips can be used in your DIY home painting to help you get a more professional finish in your work. Your house painting doesn’t have to look like an amateur did it, if you take the time to prepare everything and choose the right paint.
