Painting Exterior Siding And Trim

Give the surface a full day to dry before moving on.

Painting exterior siding and trim.

Whether you are painting wood siding masonite t 111 clapboard siding or wood trim all information below pertains to them all. Flat matte this finish softens the look of an exterior and helps hide surface blemishes. Exterior paint by sherwin williams. Exterior paint comes in a full range of sheens.

Reload the brush with paint when necessary. Most pros use siliconized acrylics paint won t stick to straight silicones but guertin and o neil like the new more expensive urethane acrylics for their greater flexibility and longevity. Once you have done the horizontal then paint vertically along the left trim and then the right trim of the sideboards. 9 times out of 10 every exterior paint job includes some amount of caulk especially for trim.

Start at the top and paint horizontally along the top and bottom of each sideboard. Just about homeowner s primary consideration of exterior s proper preparation for painting trim is caulk and sealants. Scrape off any spatters and drips later. O neil stresses that it s shortsighted to skimp on caulk.

Normally semi gloss paint is the best choice for trim work since high gloss paints are so shiny that they highlight imperfections. All you need is a good tube of paint able caulk caulking gun removing old dried cracked out caulk is your first step. Exterior wood trim is the first thing needed when painting most exteriors. Clean the wood surface thoroughly.

This is also a good. Soon many will be painting over old exterior paint at some point even more who wishes it to last indefinitely. When you re satisfied with the wood s appearance rinse the exterior from top to bottom with a garden hose. When the primer is dry caulk all small joints less than inch wide in the siding and trim.

When painting exterior trim work from the top down. The finish you choose will be based on the type of surface you re painting and the durability and final appearance you want to achieve. Flat finishes are ideal for body siding. If you don t want to mask around window panes use a paint shield as you work.

Gables dormers eaves and gutters second story windows porches and stairs and foundations. Use a long handled scrubber brush and a mild detergent to gently scrub away accumulated dirt grime mold and other residue.