Exterior painting is one of the cheapest updates you can do to your house. Homeowners are often blown away by how much better their home looks after painting it. This is one of the best ways that you can breathe new life into your home. However, it is incredibly important that you prepare your home’s surface properly before painting it, or you won’t get the results that you’re looking for. It is far too much work to paint your home to have it not look right when you’re done. NoFo Hydro is here to talk about the prep process for your home if you’re getting ready to paint it.
Prep Process for Painting Your House
Preparing your home for exterior paint can be a big job. It is one that is worth putting time and effort into though. Without preparing the surface of your home properly, the final results of your paint job won’t be what you’re looking for. Here is what the process should look like:
– Pressure Cleaning: You might not realize it, but the outside of your house can get quite dirty over time. Most homeowners don’t realize it until they get it cleaned. Professional pressure cleaning is the most effective way to clean the outside of your house before painting it. If there is any staining or other buildup on its surface, professional cleaning can get rid of it.
– Dry Time: It is essential that you allow your home enough time to dry completely before you start painting it. This usually takes about 24-48 hours before it is safe to paint. If the surface of your home isn’t dried completely, it can lead to mold and mildew issues.
– Repairs: There might be small repairs that need to be made before you start the painting process. Sometimes, there are nails that need to be knocked back into place or replaced entirely. You will probably need to replace some caulking that has started to crack or pull away from the house as well.
– Dull: The next step is to make sure surface of your house dull. You might also find that there are some sections that need to be scraped to remove paint that has started to flake off the siding. Using a steel bristle brush is a great way to removed flaking paint. You can use simple sandpaper on the rest of the surface to get the dull appearance that you’re looking for. A dull surface allows the paint to properly adhere to the surface of your home.
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If you’re getting ready to paint the exterior of your home, you can turn to NoFo Hydro to get it cleaned and ready for you. We will give your home the professional pressure cleaning that is needed to put a new coat of paint on your house. We know how to get it cleaned without causing any damage to its surface. Call us today!
