Choosing a paint color for the exterior of your house can be fun.
Whether you are planning a makeover for your home or just do not like the exterior color of a home you are interested in, knowing the proper way to paint the exterior of a house can save you a great deal of money in the long run. Not only will you be able to complete the project yourself, you will be able to do so with confidence. Once you know the steps to take, you can complete the project yourself without spending additional money on a professional.
Instructions
1. Check your local building codes to determine if there are any restrictions on using oil-based paint. These types of paints contain higher levels of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) or solvents.
2. Choose between oil-based supplies or latex supplies. Whichever type of paint you choose, make sure to match it with the same type of primer. In order to determine which type of material you will use, first determine the type of material the siding is made from. If you have vinyl siding, you should always use an acrylic latex primer and topcoat, but with aluminum siding, you should use an oil-based primer with an acrylic latex topcoat.
3. Apply a layer of primer to areas of bare wood or areas where you have removed the paint so that the topcoat adheres better to the surface.
4. Dip a paintbrush into the paint so that no more than half of the bristles are submerged in the paint. When lifting the paintbrush, make sure that you wipe the underside of the brush on the rim of the can, and hold the bristles upward while moving toward the house.
5. Paint the house from the top toward the bottom, beginning with the gables and moving on toward the main siding, windows, trim and doors, in that specific order. Make sure you stir the paint periodically to keep it mixed.
6. Paint the siding with the 5-inch paintbrush 2 to 3 inches from the edge of the corner, window and door trims, making sure to paint three to four boards at a time and moving the paintbrush with a back-and-forth motion. Make sure you paint in the direction of the siding.
7. Paint under the edge of boards made of clapboard siding with the 3-inch paintbrush; if you have wood shingles, paint around the edge or perimeter, making sure to work the paint into crevices and seams.
8. Repeat Steps 4 through 7 until the entire house is painted.
9. Clean the paintbrushes when you are finished working, using soap and water for latex paint and paint thinner or turpentine for oil-based paint. Make sure to dispose of the paint thinner and turpentine in a tightly closed glass container.
10. Allow the first coat of paint to dry for eight hours, or the amount of time recommended on the paint label, before applying the second coat and repeating Steps 4 through 9.
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