THE TOP TEN DIY Exterior Painting Tips
Homeowners can save a lot of money if they can tackle the exterior painting job themselves. Most people dread this huge chore but if you know what you are doing then it can become a much simpler process. Homeowners can save around half the cost of the paint job if they can do it themselves. To achieve a quality end product there are some important steps that simply cannot be skipped. Doing the job right the first time is imperative to saving money on the project. Think of exterior painting as an investment in your home. When done properly it can improve the aesthetic appeal of the property as well as increase the value of the home. Choosing the right color is one difficult decision but these top ten exterior painting tips can help make this a much easier job. For additional information on painting and paint types check out, https://www.squidoo.com/best-paint-colors
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Start painting at the top and work your way down the structure.

 
 
 
 

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To increase durability, buy the highest quality of paint the budget will allow.

 
 
 
 

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Repair any damage of the exterior surface before you start painting.

 
 
 
 

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Use an angled paint brush 2 or 3 inches in width to paint exterior trim.

 
 
 
 

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Use smooth rollers for painting smooth surfaces and rough rollers for rough surfaces. This ensures a good coverage.

 
 
 
 

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Do not paint in direct sunlight as it tends to dry the paint out too quickly.

 
 
 
 

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Always choose days where the temperature will be about 50 degrees or above, unless the paint is designed to be applied in cold weather.

 
 
 
 

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Never paint when there is a chance that it will rain.

 
 
 
 

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To save time paint casing edges the same color as the siding or exterior of the home.

 
 
 
 

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Always paint back into paint that is still wet, this will help yield a uniform coating.

 
 
 
 





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