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Ask about certifications and training the company and its employees have. Many painting companies hold memberships with the Painting and Decorating Contractors of America, which provides continuing education programs for its members. If you have an older home, built before 1978, look for a painting contractor that is EPA Lead-Safe Certified.
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WOWZERS! You guys did an amazing job, and what a saving for doing it yourselves. Can’t wait to see more pictures from the house. Sunshine Monica February 25, 2015
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An exterior residential home can have accents just like your interior. With color like SW 6112 Biscuit as the stucco exterior and SW 7587 Antique Red as the shutters, this home looks bright and it will definitely stand out amongst the others in the neighborhood.
A typical two-story home with common wood siding and 1,500 sq.ft. area would cost $2,250 to $5,800 to paint the entire exterior.
Builder Jason Mollak overviews the installation details of Rockwool insulation on the foundation and exterior walls, in stud bays, and inside floors and ceilings.
After you sand the surface lightly, wipe it down and remove any dust. This is arguably one of, if not the single most important step to preparing the surface.
Necessary prep work is usually included in a painting job estimate. However, more extensive repairs may add to the overall cost. Always ask a professional painter what is included and what isn’t.
Before you begin scraping, sanding, and painting, drape and mask-off surfaces and areas where you don’t want paint chips, sawdust, paint, and mess.
Then it’s time to research the overall cost to DIY. This includes estimating how much it will cost you to complete exterior repairs, purchase the necessary amount of paint, rollers, brushes, and rent equipment such as power washers and ladders. Once you’ve priced out the total DIY cost, assess which route is most cost-effective.
Painting interior doors properly is much tougher than most people think, especially if you want a professional finish. Interior doors are mostly painted in a higher gloss or semi-gloss finish which is less forgiving than the eggshell paint used for walls.
Every paint manufacturer has raced to the marketing of paint and primer in one. However, primer is still needed for raw unpainted surfaces. The primer will act as a base coat for the exterior house paint to adhere. It will also help (bridge) or smooth out any surface imperfections. If you decided on acrylic latex paint, you can use either water or oil-based primer. But you should definitely use an oil-based primer if you’re using oil-based paint for your topcoat.
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To clean wood, vinyl, or aluminum siding, you will need a hose, sponge, stiff-bristle brush with extension pole, bucket, and mild detergent such as laundry soap or a TSP substitute. Scrub the surface with the soapy mixture, and then rinse it with clear water.
Inside or outside; paint or stain: Let’s figure out how much you’ll need to make amazing happen. Calculate
I agree heavily with your decision to buy the higher end brushes. Choosing the quality tools over the cheap ones, even despite the price, is definitely the right way to go when undergoing a DIY painting project. The difference it provides is day and night! In my opinion, the money used to buy the top tier equipment saves you from any extra stress or headaches that poor quality brushes or tape can cause, so in the end it really is a win! All in all, this is a very well written and informative article, thank you for sharing your experience! MACKAY PRO PAINTERS July 14, 2020