Exterior paint jobs are big jobs, there\u2019s no denying it. Even a house that needs a lot of work can look immensely better with a fresh coat of paint. You\u2019ll love your newfound curb appeal, that is, if you can get through the task at hand. Here are our exterior painting tips and tricks to make sure you get the best result every time.<\/p>\n
The most vital step to a house painting project is to properly clean the surface getting painted. Many painters that take on home painting on their own skip this step; however, doing so will result in a paint finish that won\u2019t look as good and won\u2019t last as long. If your wall or ceiling has dirt or oil on it, your paint will chip and peel prematurely. With that being said, we truly cannot stress enough how important this step is.<\/p>\n
All that is required\u2013\u2013and recommended\u2013\u2013to clean the surface of your home is sugar soap, sponges or washcloths, and a bucket. After a solid scrub down of the surface you\u2019ll be good to go! Trust us, your future self will be thanking you for taking this step seriously.<\/p>\n
A coat of primer can feel unnecessary when it comes to a daunting house painting job. Some professional painters say that priming before painting can add an additional 5 years of life to your home\u2019s paint. Priming seals out mildew and provides an even tooth for the color paint to adhere to.<\/p>\n
When it comes to the age-old question of oil or latex based primer, most pros will tell you that latex is preferable since it\u2019s easily cleaned with water. The exception is for wooden surfaces, where oil-based primers penetrate into the wood.<\/p>\n
The color of paint for your exterior painting project can drastically change the feel of a building, for better or for worse. We recommend reading up on color psychology and how colors can affect your mood. In the right place, colors can make buildings feel bigger; in the wrong places, it can make it feel smaller. This is something a professional color consultant<\/a> or painting expert can answer for you.<\/p>\n When you work with CertaPro Painters\u00ae you don\u2019t have to worry about any of this! We equip our professionals\u00a0to prepare your exterior for any type of painting job, commercial or residential. We provide a wide variety of services that cover the basic repairs we see on a house, including power washing, light carpentry, and staining.<\/p>\n To get started on your spring painting service, call one of the expert team members at 703-543-5679<\/a>. You can also fill out our free, no-obligation form<\/a> for a free estimate. CertaPro Painters\u00ae does painting so that you can do life. Get started today!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Exterior paint jobs are big jobs, there\u2019s no denying it. Even a house that needs a lot of work can look immensely better with a fresh coat of paint. You\u2019ll love your newfound curb appeal, that is, if you can get through the task at hand. Here are our exterior painting tips and tricks toRead the full article <\/em><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":67,"featured_media":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","template":"","format":"standard","categories":[66],"tags":[247,92,248],"class_list":["post-2101","community","type-community","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-exterior","tag-exterior","tag-exterior-painting","tag-exterior-services"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/certapro.com\/arlington\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/community\/2101","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/certapro.com\/arlington\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/community"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/certapro.com\/arlington\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/community"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/certapro.com\/arlington\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/67"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/certapro.com\/arlington\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2101"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/certapro.com\/arlington\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/community\/2101\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/certapro.com\/arlington\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2101"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/certapro.com\/arlington\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2101"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/certapro.com\/arlington\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2101"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}Exterior Painting with CertaPro Painters\u00ae<\/h1>\n