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Do you think your house needs a new coat? Do you need to replace the color scheme or fix flaking or fading paint? A new exterior paint job can make your home look better and increase curb appeal, no matter what the reason. A professional painting job can also extend the life of your trim and siding, and increase the home’s value.
This post contains helpful tips and steps for exterior house painting services in Auckland. Do you want to do the job yourself? It can be difficult to paint your exterior trim and surfaces. Painting your home’s exterior surfaces and trim takes a lot of effort and time. If it isn’t done correctly, it can look terrible. HBP Painting Contractors recommends that you hire us to handle all your house painting needs.
Exterior Painting with HBP
Professional painting requires experience and preparation. It is possible to overlook important steps in order to achieve high-quality results with your exterior painting project.
These are the steps professionals take to succeed. You should be aware that you might not like the end result if any step is skipped.
1. All the materials and tools are available.
It’s important to ensure that you have everything you need to complete your project from beginning to end before you start. It’s not a good idea to make a stop at the hardware or paint store to get something that you forgot.
High-quality tools are essential for getting professional results whether you’re spraying, rolling or brushing.
You’ll need the following items:
Primer
Exterior paint (flat, eggshell and exterior semigloss)
Pressure washer
Paint sprayer
Rollers and paintbrushes
Tape for Painters
Drop cloths
Plastic sheeting
Ladder
Paint scraper
Epoxy filler
Block for medium-grit sanding
Putty knife
Exterior caulking
Caulk gun
You should ensure that you have enough items to cover the area of your home. If you have a 2-story house, you might need more than one ladder or scaffolding.
High-quality paint will reduce the amount of exterior painting you need over time. It will also provide better coverage, so you will need fewer coats.
Another tip for painting is to purchase more paint than you think you will need, and then mix all your paint cans together into a 5-gallon bucket. This will ensure that your exterior paint colors are consistent and all your paint colors match.
2. Clean Surfaces & Repair Damages
We know that preparation is key to a large job. Here are some tips for exterior painting preparation.
Paint will not adhere to dirt and rough surfaces. A clean surface will allow paint to stick better and glide on more smoothly. To remove dirt, dust, and debris from the surface, use a pressure washer. Work from the top to the bottom, covering each stroke with a towel.
You will also need to fill any cracks or gouges in the nails with a putty knife or epoxy filler. You don’t need to wait for the filler to dry before you can start.
Let the epoxy dry before you sand the surface. Sanding will smoothen the surface and remove filler. The primer and paint will adhere to this soft, sanded surface.
3. Check the Weather
When painting your exterior, weather and the time of year are important factors. Before you begin, plan, select a dry season, and check the weather.
If rain is forecast, it may be worth waiting. You should also remember that latex paint should not be applied if temperatures are below 50 degrees, unless it has been specifically stated that it is okay.
4. Protect the Surrounding Area.
Drop cloths or plastic sheeting can be used to protect landscaping and outdoor furniture. Cover windows, doors, light fixtures, and other areas with drop cloths. To prevent paint from sticking to the trim, you can use painter’s tap.
5. Remove all loose paint.
To remove chipped paint, use a metal scraper or scrubbrush. For larger areas, a wire brush or pressure washer might be able to help.
These surfaces may need to be sanded down.
6. Fill in cracks
Caulking is required between siding, trim, around doors, windows, and around the edges. Caulking enhances the quality of your paint job and prolongs the life of exterior paint.
Cracks and holes can collect water which can lead to paint peeling over time. Caulking can help reduce water buildup on the exterior of your home. Ensure that you paint the caulk as well as the rest of your house during the painting and priming steps.
7. Prime if Required
Primer isn’t always necessary. For example, if you are repainting the same or deeper color. Primer is required if you are changing to a lighter color. Primer can also be used to cover stains that cannot be cleaned up during cleaning.
The paint sprayer can be used to apply primer. However, due to its thickness, it may be necessary to thin it for a simpler application.
8. Paint the siding.
Exterior sidings painted
These exterior painting tips will make the job easier. Use the paint sprayer to spray the eggshell or flat exterior paint from the top to the bottom. Make sure you overlap each stroke. Streaks can be controlled by painting from the top to the bottom. It is better to work with gravity than against it.
You may need several coats depending on the paint color. You can usually fix or cover brush and lap marks with a second coat.
9. Paint the Trim.
After the paint has dried, take off the sheeting and tape from the trim and windows. Two coats of exterior semigloss are applied to the trim using a paintbrush.
The main difference between semi-gloss and flat paints is the sheen. Semi-gloss is able to reflect a lot of light, while matte and eggshell paints have very little shine.
The contrast between them will give your home an expertly painted appearance.
10. Get Clean!
It’s time for you to clean up after every exterior surface has been painted. Take off any drop cloths covering non-painted items. Make sure to clean up all spillages. All tools and materials must be removed from the jobsite.
Common Problems to Avoid
Lap Marks
Paint that has been dried can cause lap marks, which are darker areas. These are avoidable by working quickly and in small sections. The previously painted area should remain wet until the paint can be applied. This allows you to seamlessly blend the old and new units.
Lap marks on the first coat can be covered by the second coat.
Brush Marks
Brush marks are places where the brush stops or starts during its stroke. This can be avoided by starting every brush stroke in unfinished rooms, along edges, or against the trim of your house.
Extra paint can be left behind if you stop the brush and lift the brush. This will make the surface uneven and show the brush marks. Professional techniques include brushing towards a finished area, and then sweeping the brush up and away from the wall using the same motion.
Drips, Runs and Sags
These drip marks often appear in corners or edges, where paint can collect and drip. You can brush out drip marks that are still wet.
Let the drip marks dry if they have begun drying. After drying, you can sand the drip marks and then paint.
Why you should hire a professional exterior house painter
You might still be considering DIY painting, but you should read this article to learn more about why you should hire a professional.
Professional painters have the right preparation and the best techniques. To achieve the best results, they use the highest quality paint and materials.
Time – Exterior painting is a time-consuming task. If you don’t have the time or energy to do it full-time, it will take days or even weeks. For DIYers, it can take a whole summer to paint a house of medium size. To complete the job faster, a professional team of expert painters will work the entire time.
Materials – Professional painting contractors have all the necessary tools and bring them to the jobsite.
Disruption – It will take an amateur longer to complete a project than it would take a team full of professionals. This means that your home will be in turmoil.
Liability – Any damages or injuries that may be caused by a licensed and bonded professional painter are covered.
Get the best for your exterior house painting
HBP Painting Contractors has been in business since 1983. It is family-owned and operated. We are proud to be rated as one of the top-rated painting contractors in O’Fallon, and surrounding areas. We make your experience our top priority. You can trust our friendly experts to complete your project to your satisfaction.
HBP Painting Contractors will paint your exterior. You can trust that you’ll get the results that you want and need. All of our painting projects are guaranteed for three years. We’ll make it right if you aren’t satisfied with the results, or if something goes wrong.
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