Beware of pressure-washing stucco—it can damage the siding. To clean older stucco that is sound, simply scrub it with a stiff nylon brush and detergent.
Another tip! If you’re painting textured walls, even edge lock tape won’t always do the trick! You can put the tape on the wall and then go over the edges with a thin stripe or PAINTABLE clear caulking! One part will come up with the tape, the other stays on the wall under the paint, and keeps the paint from seeping under the edge of the tape. Just remember to keep it thin so you don’t see it on the wall! Hazel February 25, 2015
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Paint primer costs $10 to $30 per gallon can on average and ensures the paint sticks the surface evenly. Most jobs require a primer, especially if the wall has been painted over, the walls had wallpaper or a textured surface, or for a more drastic color change. Use a latex-based primer with latex paint and oil-based primer with oil paint. A stain-blocking primer offers mildew resistance and blocks most stains from bleeding through the paint. Paint-and-primer combo products are suitable for repainting the same color, or small touch-ups. How Much Paint Do I Need For A Room?
1. Read the directions! When I use a new machine or tool, I usually just go for it and learn along the way. For a sprayer, there are so many variables that can make or break the outcome: clogging, pressure, priming, cleaning, etc. all play a role. Read the directions and you’ll know how to deal with all of those issues as they come along.
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Safety is key in any house painting project. Two- (or more) story homes can pose a safety risk for inexperienced DIY painters with inadequate tools to complete the painting work safely. A DIY paint project is no longer worthwhile if you accidentally topple off a ladder.
If you spot any of the above things, act accordingly to ensure your paint job last longer. Besides, you need to maintain your walls by regularly washing off dirt and moss before they eat into your paint.
Plan your house painting around clear weather as your home’s surface needs to be completely dry, so the primer and paint adhere properly. Choose a day that has a relative humidity of around 50% with temperatures that remain consistent.
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“Homeowners can definitely freshen up their trim around windows or repaint a garage, or front door, but the body of the house should be done professionally if it was painted before,” says Norris.
3,000 to 5,000+ square foot homes like this near Ponte Vedra and St. Johns, FL range from $7,800 to $12,000 and up.
Some siding materials are rougher or more porous than others, so it will take more coats of paint and primer to cover them. The result is a higher material cost and longer work hours.
Exterior paints cost more because they are more complex than interior paints. Exterior paints include special ingredients to ensure the paint won’t chip or fade from season to season.
When you call your painter of choice to get on their schedule, be sure to ask them to send you a copy of the agreement (and double-check that it’s been signed by someone from the company).
You don’t want to paint your exterior surfaces in the middle of winter since it is normally too cold for your paint to dry properly. Also, avoid painting when there is extreme heat as this can cause the paint to dry extremely fast.
6. Paint other exterior features. Remove the masking tape and use a small brush to paint the trim, windows, doors, soffit, fascia, and any other features that need a fresh coat.