Exterior Painting - You Can Do That

Don't under estimate your ability, grab a paintagainst a flat exterior.Remember, oil-based paints
brush this summer and get out there and paintmay have local government restrictions check to
your house. Over the years I've been tempted tosee whether there are restrictions on using
pay someone to do the job but after getting theiroil-based paints in your area. And always avoid
estimate I decided real quick to do it myself.Ifbreathing oil-based paint fumes for long periods of
you have vinyl siding painting the windows, trimtime.The materials you will need is a good trim
and doors will give you a chance to be creative.brush, tape, paint bucket, ladders, drop-cloth,
You can design a color scheme by using colorsmineral spirits for clean up, paint :-) and stir
that complement your homes exteriorstick.Note, you can match latex primer with latex
siding.Below I will give you some pointers on howtopcoat, and oil-based primer with oil-based
to go your project.The time it will take totopcoat and it is possible to apply fresh latex
complete varies on your skill level, size of yourtopcoat over old oil-based topcoat if you sand the
home, how much help you have and how manysurface first, or use a dulling chemical agent.A
coats you apply.Beginners will take about 8 to 10helpful tip is to mask off areas that are not going
hoursto be painted, such as siding , or porch surfaces
Intermediates will take about 7 to 8 hoursunder railings. For windows, mask off the glass in
Advanced will take about 6 to 7 hoursWheneach pane when painting the dividers. If you don't
painting trim always use a higher sheen than thetake the time to mask off areas not being
exterior siding to help them stand out. Semi-glosspainted you will spend hours cleaning up the mess.
or gloss for windows, trim and doors will look best