Exterior Painting - 7 Tips For A Better Looking House

Posted by Ottawapainters on July 23rd, 2013

A fresh paint outside makes your house look nice because paint and caulking are the first line of defence against snow, rain and ice, and a good paint job will enhance the value and beauty of your home. When you notice cracks or blisters on the wall, you know it's time to get a paint job done. Ignoring this will only aggravate the problem and lead to additional expenses later.

Below are 7 exterior painting tips for a better looking house:

Paint options: The general classification between paints is water based latex and oil based alkyd. Latex is easy to manage and can be cleaned with soap and water, but professional painters might prefer alkyd as it is stain resistant and flows smoothly. It also dries with a few brush marks. This paint has a strong smell and dries slowly. If you’re planning to apply latex over alkyd, you might have to prime the surface first to make sure the new coat works on the existing oil based paint.

Pricing: There is no absolute formula to pick paint. It is entirely on your budget. Manufactures may have a variety of options ranging from good, better and the best.

Do not ignore the label: There are many who ignore the label, but the fact is these labels are filled with information. Most paints should not be applied when the temperature outside is 10 degrees C or colder, whereas the others can be applied when the temperature is as low as 35, so it's a good idea to read the label.

Prepare the surface: For the new paint to adhere to the surface, the house’s exterior should be free of dirt, and any other residue. Use a power sprayer, to accomplish this. Then fill the holes with exterior putty and let it dry. It is possible to paint on the already existing paint surface if it is in good condition.

Brush and Roller: Use a brush to paint the narrow surfaces and edges, and roller to paint long surfaces.

Remember applying paint in direct sunlight will make the paint dry too quickly, and the result will not be satisfying. Begin painting from the shady side of the house and wait the sun to move to the other side of the house.

Top to bottom: Start painting from the top of the house and work your way down. Always try to brush from one wet surface to other wet surface.

If you are not doing it yourself, make sure that you hire professional and qualified exterior painters in Ottawa and the painters follow the above steps so that you will be left with a new and beautiful looking house.

About The Author:

Ottawa Commercial Painters is a leading painting company in Ottawa with more than 30 years of experience in this industry. They specialize in the exterior painting services and also offer house painting, apartment painting, interior painting, home renovations and interior designing services in Ottawa. Their services are of excellent quality and they use high quality paint products to ensure that they meet or exceed the expectations of their clients.

Len Hyde
Owner
Commercial Painting & Renovations Ltd

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