If you are up for an exterior painting and need to use specialist exterior paint, it can be available in a range of colours. If your property is attached to another, it’s worth discussing colour with your neighbour – depending on how the buildings are joined, if they are different colours it can look a bit strange.
White and cream are the most common colours to use, and if you are having trouble deciding between the two remember that white can be very unforgiving – not only will it show every speck of dirt, but it can be blinding in bright sunlight. Try to buy enough paint at the start – check the square meter coverage on the container. New render will soak up a lot more paint though so allows for this if necessary. If you live in a listed building, or if your property is in a Conservation Area, you may need to get permission to alter the exterior, so make sure you check this before you start. Preparation Before Exterior Painting As with most exterior painting jobs, the preparation is the most important part of the job – if a surface is not adequately prepared then the paint will not adhere and you will end up having to start again from scratch. Walls must be clean and dry before you start painting. If there is any mould on the walls, use a wire brush to scrub it off with a bleach and water solution. Brush down the walls to remove any dust, dirt and cobwebs. If the walls have been painted previously, remove any flaking paint with a pressure washer or wire brush. Use exterior filler to repair any cracks, and move any climbing plants and trellises out of the way as much as possible. Be sure to let the surface dry completely before you start painting. One further point to remember is that if the property is fairly old then you may be dealing with single skinned, solid walls. In this case you will need to ensure that it can breathe fully so that no moisture gets trapped. With this in mind, a stabilizing solution such as the one mentioned above should not be used, instead a lime-based render should be used. Make sure you have a nice, dry day and as much time as possible – this is not a job that can be rushed. Make sure the area around the house is clear of pots and anything else that might get in the way. If you have water butts, make sure you can reach behind them or empty and move them. Equipment For Painting Exterior Walls If you have space for it, a scaffold tower will make life much easier and is a lot safer than using a ladder – contact your local tool hire company. If your house is very tall you may even need full scaffolding; if this is the case it may be worth getting a quote from a professional decorator. A roller is the quickest tool to use for coating large areas, but if the surface is rough then a wide brush may be easier. Long extension handles are available for rollers which will make the job much easier. You will need a small brush for getting into hard-to-reach areas such as behind down-pipes. A paint canister is very helpful if you are up a ladder, as exterior paint containers tend to be very large and unwieldy. Make sure you have flat, comfortable shoes on and old clothes or a coverall as you are bound to get splashed with paint, no matter how careful you are. Regards: Unistar Painting
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7/25/2022 07:37:08 pm
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