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House Painting Tips from Professional Remodeling Contractors

Learning some good exterior house painting tips can mean the difference between a smooth, easy project and a difficult, frustrating project.  It makes sense, then, to look toward professional painters who have the most experience painting.  They inevitably know the tips and tricks that can make your exterior painting project a breeze rather than a burden.  Most tips from professionals are geared toward helping you avoid mistakes and problems, while others are geared toward your physical safety.  Both kinds are important, so they are well worth reading.

These exterior house painting tips should help you, starting with surface preparation.  To prepare the surface you will be painting you will have to use a pressure washer, scrape the exterior surfaces, and let them dry thoroughly.  Most professionals suggest you allow at least 24 to 48 hours between washing and the start of painting, depending on the climate and weather conditions. 

Exterior House Painting Tips

When selecting exterior paint, experts suggest using neutral earth tones rather than bright colors if you live in an area that gets very intense sun.  Bright colors tend to fade very quickly, which means you will have to re-paint more often.  It is entirely up to you, of course, just so long as you understand the advantages and disadvantages of different paint colors.  Whatever color you choose, it will look much better and last much longer if you put a good coat of primer underneath it.  This takes a bit more time and costs a bit more, but can be well worth it in the end.

Another important tip is to be realistic about your own capabilities.  For instance, if you have a very tall house with difficult to reach areas, do not attempt to paint them yourself unless you have the right ladders, scaffolding, and other appropriate safety equipment.  It is never worth putting yourself at risk to save money.  Lastly, why not recruit a few friends to help out?  Several people working at the same time can make short work of a painting project, getting you back to doing what you’d really rather be doing.  These exterior house painting tips should help you complete your painting project more easily and with better results.