Exterior Interior Painting , House Prep
Paint Also Won’t Stick to Rotten Siding
Rotten wood and siding material are nearly worthless to paint, as they will do nothing but continue to deteriorate. You have a couple of options. Replace the siding or wood trim with new components, or in the case of small areas, use a wood hardener and match with an exterior filler product, such as a wood filler. Be sure to prep and sand either one prior to painting.westchesterpainters.net
Protect the Landscape
It’s easy to forget how messy painting can be, so be sure to cover the ground, shrubs and any other vegetation below the area you are painting. Also, move or cover up any outdoor furniture, hoses, grills, etc. Use drop cloths and weigh them down on the corners or securely wrap them around the items you are protecting.
Use Primer
The rule of thumb has always been to apply a good coat of primer, sand, then apply paint. This is still a good rule to follow, but new paint technologies have combined primer and paint into one product, which manufacturers assert will cut down on the number of coats you will have to apply. This newer paint is more expensive, but may be comparable to the purchase of primer plus paint. Look at reviews of these newer paints, particularly from folks in your area who have used them.TESTIMONIALS