Exterior Painting Questions – The Practical House Painting Guide

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Finish a front door or not?

November 30, 2017

Should I use any kind of finishing product over exterior, red paint on a front door that is metal? Client wanted a dark, barn-red color, and we know red tends to fade quicker than a lighter color…would a finishing product such as a poly or clear coat help extend the

Customary practice for painting soffits?

September 24, 2017

I hired a contractor to paint the exterior of my house, including trim. They were clear about certain exclusions – the (aluminum) fascia, the vinyl window trim – but the contract calls for them to paint the “eaves” (we agreed that referred to the bottom of the area where the