Painting Wood Siding Homes

Sand down to fresh wood.

Painting wood siding homes.

Houses painted before 1978 may have paint that contains lead according to the centers for disease control cdc lead paint should be removed by contractors who are certified by the epa. Quantity includes typical waste overage material for repair and local delivery. Painting the exterior siding of your home is a time consuming process. The two applications of primer were followed with two coats of high quality exterior latex paint for a clean smooth finish.

Prep up to 2 hr per 350sf remove loose paint spot prime and caulk. Before sanding scrape loose and flaking paint from the siding. Work a paint scraper from every direction keeping the blade flat against the wood so you don t create gouge marks. Scrape part i photo by sarah wilson.

Sunlight degrades the unfinished wood surface thus it will never hold paint as well as fresh wood. A good paint job with high quality exterior paint can last up to 10 years depending on your home s siding material and the climate you live in. While wood surfaces will need to be painted as early as 5 years paint on stucco homes will last longer. Cover the nearby ground and vegetation with drop.

Be sure to rinse walls well before the solution dries. However it can be done effectively with just a few steps. You can paint and stain wood siding to complement the design of your house. Unfinished siding exposed to several weeks of sunlight before painting needs to be sanded.

Paint that has peeled bubbled or blistered has got to go. Wood that is gray or weathered will not hold paint. Although it s easy to paint wood this type of house siding requires regular and costly maintenance to prevent cracks warps rots water seepage and wood damaging insects. The following is a guide on how to paint exterior siding.

Working in sections from the bottom to the top will avoid streaks. Wood siding and trim should be ready to paint after a day or two of dry weather.