The Practical House Painting Guide
In most circumstances painting exterior brick is very basic and straight forward. These are the steps I take to paint exterior brick, whether it is unpainted or previously painted. Following these steps will make sure your paint job lasts. Step #1 – Clean the Brick I recommend using a pressure
T1-11 is variety of wooden panel siding made of plywood. Each piece of T1-11 siding is routed, so that once installed, it looks like vertical strips of wood. This siding is a very common exterior shed or outbuilding material, but in some parts of the US it is also used
To achieve professional results for your aluminum and steel siding paint job you need to imagine the job involving many steps. Each step will progress in a natural manner from one to another. Evaluate the Condition of the Metal Siding Every professional job should begin with an evaluation of the
In order to stand up to the steady abuse from being used and the weather, window painting will require attention to many details and a bit of patience. The details are preparation and repair, choosing a good paint and proper application techniques. Exterior window painting will be the most time
A good and proper airless spraying method is necessary to maintain consistency of the film thickness and achieve the best aesthetic results. This method is very easy to do with a little practice. Once you get used to spraying paint with an airless you will find yourself spraying everything! Back
Cleaning an airless sprayer seems straight forward, but there some important things to think about. Some materials are difficult to clean out, requiring the use of water and a final rinse of hot thinner. How do you change over to another material? Proper storage is another concern. Can you store
If your home has siding, it’s important to identify what type it is. Painting siding can encompass several application techniques. Be sure you use the right painting technique for long lasting results. There are primarily five types of siding—wood, T-111, Masonite, aluminum, and vinyl. The material determines the type of
If you have gotten to the trim work on your exterior paint project, you are almost finished with exterior painting work. Painting the exterior trim can really make you feel satisfied because you are finally bringing your project to a close. Painting the trim boards is a time consuming process.
Most professionals and homeowners select spray painting to save time and their backs. Paint spraying can apply a lot of primer or paint very fast saving days of manual labor, but this method has some limitations. The main limitations are overspray and difficulty to control. Both of these can be
Siding and trim can be beautified and protected from the elements with exterior wood stain. An exterior stain must have the ability to resist the damaging effects of the sun and rain. Plus, provide a pleasing appearance for as long as possible. This is difficult for a product that is
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