There are a lot of components that go into painting a home. It is sure to be overwhelming and intimidating if you\u2019ve never taken on such a task. Gathering the materials, prepping the areas, and carefully applying paint is a lot to manage. Fortunately, there are some things you can do to make your exterior painting result the best it can be. Our painting professionals have compiled our top three house painting tips to help you achieve this great finish. By the end of this article, you\u2019ll be ready to take on your exterior house painting project or know how to hire the professionals to do it for you. Let\u2019s get started!<\/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
You\u2019ll want to cover any areas that you do not want paint on once things are clean and repaired, . Paint can be messy, especially when you\u2019re applying to large surfaces such as the exterior of your home. Be sure to cover any electrical outlets, plants, and air conditioners. You\u2019ll want to lock these covers down with tape, too. If you\u2019re painting your home interior, don\u2019t forget about the ceiling! You should also properly cover or put away light fixtures and fans before the painting process begins.<\/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
As you can see, there are a lot of moving parts to get the best exterior painting finish possible. That is why we recommend working with experts who know all of the tips and tricks of house painting. CertaPro Painters\u00ae of Charlottesville have painted thousands of homes across the Fredericksburg area, interior and exterior. We offer a free color consultation with every project, too! To get started on your project, call us at 407-325-4604<\/a>. We look forward to working with you!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" There are a lot of components that go into painting a home. It is sure to be overwhelming and intimidating if you\u2019ve never taken on such a task. Gathering the materials, prepping the areas, and carefully applying paint is a lot to manage. Fortunately, there are some things you can do to make your exteriorRead 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":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1455","community","type-community","status-publish","format-standard","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/certapro.com\/orlando\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/community\/1455","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/certapro.com\/orlando\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/community"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/certapro.com\/orlando\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/community"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/certapro.com\/orlando\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/67"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/certapro.com\/orlando\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1455"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/certapro.com\/orlando\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/community\/1455\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/certapro.com\/orlando\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1455"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/certapro.com\/orlando\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1455"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/certapro.com\/orlando\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1455"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}