Exterior painting has the potential to transform the look of your home and boost its curb appeal. As you get ready to apply a fresh coat of paint, you may want advice about the process, from surface preparation to tools and methods. Below, you’ll find a helpful guide on how to paint your home without encountering any issues.

How to Successfully Complete Exterior Painting

Repair

Perform a visual inspection of your home’s siding, masonry, and wooden components, and make a note of any cracks or holes. Fill them with epoxy to repair them, and allow them to dry before sanding them to ensure a smooth painting surface. 

Wash

If you try to work over dirt and debris, your paint job will look discolored, uneven, and unattractive. Pressure wash all of the surfaces you plan to paint to remove mud, grime, mold, and algae and create a clean surface. 

Caulk & Prime

Seal gaps and cracks around windows and doors with caulk to prevent paint from seeping through them. Coat any stains on your home’s exterior with primer to prevent them from showing through the paint.

Protect & Paint

Cover exterior light fixtures, windows, and doors with plastic secured by tape. If you plan to change the paint color, you’ll need to prime the entire surface. After doing that, use a spray gun, large brush, or roller to add two coats of paint to your home. Once these dry, uncover your doors, windows, and light fixtures, and use a small handheld brush to paint the trim. 

Leave exterior painting projects to the professionals at Allied Painting Contractors. They offer interior and exterior painting services to homes and businesses throughout O’Fallon, MO. Call (314) 779-6195 to request an estimate from their painting contractors and book an appointment. Visit their website to learn more about how they can improve your property with commercial or residential painting.