If the trim and body had been painted out different colors, it could have become really busy, really quickly. Choosing to paint out the same color white makes the house stand out in its wooded landscape, while keeping it clean and classy.
So, let’s jump directly into applying the paint. By now your surface should be de-glossed, clean, and primed.
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Not all paints are created equal though- different types of paints have different drying times. For oil based paints, let the walls dry for at least 24-hours before re-applying. However, if you are using a latex based paint you can begin your second coat in 4-6 hours.
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Aside from a good quality paint brush, you want to make sure you have all the supplies you need prior to getting started.
The good news is that when spotted early, bruises and damages are not difficult to repair. If addressed by a professional, these damages will not reappear.
Even if you go it alone, specialize to keep your initial investment low. If you do only interior painting, for example, you might get by with one ladder, a few brushes, rollers, basic hand tools and such, for an investment of less than $300. Again, you can add to your tools as you need to (every job is a bit different), and parlay profits into the equipment necessary for exterior painting or working on large commercial properties.
Please click on our video and watch how the painting professionals at Ron's Painting-Fort Myers properly prepare and paint the exterior of this home on Sanibel. If after watching the video you have further questions that is okay, many people do. Please feel free to give me a call at 239-275-0425, and I will be happy to answer any house painting questions you may have. If you decide that house painting is not something you want to do on your own, I would also be happy schedule a time that is convenient for you to give you a free painting estimate.
Ensuring you have all necessary paint supplies at the ready is an important step in the DIY process. After checking what materials you have on hand, purchase or rent any outstanding supplies.
To work safely and efficiently, you need the right equipment, which will depend upon the nature of the work you’ll be doing. Preparation, for example, can call for a selection of tools that includes sanding and scraping tools or, if your siding is in good shape, just a hose with a nozzle.
Painting condo units offer less complexity but are often larger than apartments. Added size and the prominence of higher ceilings and lofted areas can add to the cost of painting a condo. Correspondingly, the average cost to paint a condo unit is $1,400 – $4,800.
44 × 8 = 352 SF Subtract for windows and doors to get the coverage area – Subtract 21 SF per door and 16 SF per window.
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