Wood Siding Painting Tips

Repair any damages and caulk if needed.

Wood siding painting tips.

When you re satisfied with the wood s appearance rinse the exterior from top to bottom with a garden hose. Clean the wood surface thoroughly. Rollers are good for large flat areas. Steps painting wood siding.

See a wood exterior painting project a client had us do. With any exterior before picking up a paint brush any exterior surface is best severed power washing first. Work a paint scraper from every direction keeping the blade flat against the wood so you don t create gouge marks. Before sanding scrape loose and flaking paint from the siding.

Prime areas that need it. Pull out loose nails and renail using stainless steel siding nails. Apply an epoxy consolidant to soft wood and coat the rest with a wood preservative. Give the surface a full day to dry before moving on.

If you chose to spray the paint follow up by back rolling the paint. When the surface is prepared correctly you ll have piece of mind the paint job wi. Exterior painting can make a drastic improvement in the look of your home. Be sure to remove any caulk where the siding overlaps as old houses need to breathe.

Steps or preparations for wood siding painting are similar to those when painting a masonite james hardie or vinyl exterior sheathing as dry time may be the only exception. Fill any dents and holes with either a wood or epoxy filler. Put down drop cloths. Use a long handled scrubber brush and a mild detergent to gently scrub away accumulated dirt grime mold and other residue.

Carefully clean your exterior wood siding with a pressure washer and tsp. As soon as you ve sprayed the paint use a paint roller or brush back brushing to work the paint into the siding. Size for rolling siding and other narrow areas if your house has them. You ll also need a few clean 1 gallon paint cans and a clean 5 gallon bucket.

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